King's gambit: Why NBA players are turning to chess
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:31:06 ESTNBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.
SGA, Jokic among at least 168 out NBA-wide Fri.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTAround the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Grizzlies.
Wembanyama checks another 'box,' hits 65 games
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTVictor Wembanyama reached the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility with a 40-point outing that included 13 rebounds in a 139-120 win over the Mavericks.
Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s, clinch 2-seed
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTThe Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans.
Redick: 'Everybody' wants to face hobbled Lakers
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTLakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer Los Angeles as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.
76ers' Embiid out of hospital; no timeline to play
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTSixers star Joel Embiid has been discharged from a Houston hospital and is heading back to Philadelphia, with the team saying there is no set timeline for his return to the court.
Heat waive Rozier, use roster spot on J. Young
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTMiami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling investigation, has been waived by the Heat.
Donovan not reading into Reinsdorf's endorsement
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTBulls coach Billy Donovan, who has yet to decide on his future with the team, appreciated team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf's endorsement of him but said he understood "everybody's got to look out for what is best for the Bulls."
NBA fines Magic $25K for injury report violation
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTThe NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 on Thursday for violating league injury reporting rules before Monday night's home game against the Detroit Pistons.
🏀 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:57:59 ESTHere is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.
NBA playoff intel: Early buzz on the Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs and Warriors
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:26:05 ESTAre the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.
NBA playoff watch: What's at stake on Sunday
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:26:05 ESTWe break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:39:26 ESTSummer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?
The NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories, from floaters to defense
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:38:43 ESTFrom best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.