One proposal fixes the NBA’s tanking problem: Turning losses into wins
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:03:22 ESTThe NBA has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution the league should consider: counting wins after the All-Star break. Let us explain.
Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:40 ESTCommissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.
Lakers expect healthy Doncic, Reaves vs. Clippers
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTThe Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.
OKC still sans SGA, Williams in return from break
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTThe defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
Mavs rule Flagg out for Friday game vs. Wolves
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTMavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will sit out the team's first game back from the All-Star break at Minnesota on Friday night because of a left midfoot sprain.
Young closer to Wiz debut, AD in holding pattern
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTTrae Young is getting closer to his Washington Wizards debut, but Anthony Davis still isn't ready for the practice court.
Suns owner bashes tanking as 'done by losers'
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTSuns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a "losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal."
Sources: MRI on Curry's knee comes back clean
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTWarriors star Stephen Curry had another MRI on his bothersome right knee in the past 24 hours that came back clean, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, but persistent pain and swelling have not allowed him to return to the court.
Lakers add Dodgers executive Rosen to front office
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTLongtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers' front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year.
🏀 Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:41 ESTWhere do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
The NBA's 10 biggest offseason questions: Why this summer could get wild
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:04:26 ESTHow will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.
Our guide to the rest of the NBA season: Big questions, big games, big award races
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:41:17 ESTBiggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
From Miami's hot streak to Denver's turnaround: Top post-All-Star break runs
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:41:17 ESTA strong run after the NBA All-Star break is not rare. Which team could be the next to make a push?
The top bets to make heading into the NBA's second half
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:56:50 ESTAndre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.
Which fantasy basketball players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:07:51 ESTThe best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are players to count on down the stretch.
Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey is top points scorer
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:07:51 ESTEric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and more.
The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:22:52 ESTThe Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) are running the modern NBA -- but could they beat some of the all-time greats if they teamed up?
'I'd rather retire': Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:27:55 ESTThe Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:18:03 ESTWith LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:22:45 ESTNBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.