Can the Lakers solve their Deandre Ayton dilemma? Why the stakes are high for both sides
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:24:06 ESTAyton and the Lakers are entering the most crucial stretch of the season. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?
Harden sits after X-rays show right thumb fracture
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:09 ESTThe Cavaliers ruled out guard James Harden for Wednesday night's game at Milwaukee after he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.
OKC ends loss to Detroit with top 6 scorers hurt
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:09 ESTThe Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
MVP odds tighten as SGA, Jokic near ineligibility
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:08 ESTThe odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites -- Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic -- at risk of not qualifying for the award
Lakers add ex-Virginia coach Bennett as adviser
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:08 ESTFormer Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.
Banned by NBA, Porter joins USBL's SuperHawks
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:09 ESTJontay Porter, banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024 and currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a related federal charge, is planning to play for an upstart pro basketball league.
Suns' Ishbia offers $1M to All-Star contest winners
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:09 ESTSuns owner Mat Ishbia wants more star players participating in All-Star Weekend events when Phoenix hosts next year -- and is hoping to entice them by offering a $1 million prize to the winners of the slam dunk and 3-point contests.
🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:09 ESTIn late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.
Don't be surprised if ... Randle finishes in top 10, Nembhard in top 50
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:31:09 ESTEric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Julius Randle, LaMelo Ball and more.
NBA Power Rankings: Will the Wolves rise? Where all 30 teams land after All-Star break
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:26:18 ESTNBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break.
What's next for the NBA's 10 worst teams: Evaluating draft, free agency and trade options
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:24:33 ESTOur NBA insiders break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft.
NBA Futures: Thunder, Nuggets, Spurs title favorites; Cunningham making MVP charge
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:15:52 ESTThe Thunder, Nuggets and Spurs have the top odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham's MVP odds continue to get shorter.
We predicted the 12-man USA basketball roster in the 2028 Olympics
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:31:39 ESTHere's what the squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.
USA Basketball's road to 2028: New era, new coach, new decisions
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:31:39 ESTWith Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?