Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:11:14 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.
Buss says dad Jerry would approve of Lakers sale
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:05 ESTLakers governor Jeanie Buss said her father, Jerry, would've approved of selling the franchise he made famous, citing the need for more resources.
Cuban: NBA should 'embrace tanking' for fans
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:05 ESTMark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, says the fan experience is chief among the reasons the NBA should "embrace tanking," and that affordability is key in the formula.
Moe, legendary former Nuggets coach, dies at 87
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:06 ESTDoug Moe, who engineered one of the best offenses of its era as coach for the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s, died at 87.
Lawyer: Lakers' Ayton briefly detained in Bahamas
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:06 ESTLakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained Tuesday while at an airport in the Bahamas on suspicion of being in possession of a "very small amount of marijuana," according to his lawyer.
Conley back with Wolves two weeks after trade
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:06 ESTMike Conley is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves two weeks after he was traded in a deadline move, the team announced Tuesday.
Spurs signing vet center Plumlee to 10-day deal
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:05 ESTFree agent center Mason Plumlee is signing a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
Jazz's Jackson has surgery for growth in knee
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:05 ESTUtah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee.
Brown disputes Beverly Hills' version of shutdown
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:06 ESTCeltics star Jaylen Brown said the City of Beverly Hills' explanation for shutting down his brand event Saturday night was "completely false."
🏀 Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:05 ESTWhere do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
The top bets to make heading into the NBA's second half
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:05 ESTWho will make the playoffs? Win MVP? Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets heading into the NBA's second half.
NBA Finals odds: Thunder, Nuggets still big favorites
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:05 ESTCleveland's title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but OKC and Denver are clear favorites.
What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:51:04 ESTNBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.
The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:35:16 ESTFor many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.
Lillard, Curry message about adding Klay and Booker to 2027 3-point contest
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:48:05 ESTThe Portland Trail Blazers guard messaged Stephen Curry about inviting Klay Thompson, Devin Booker and "4 more real shooters" to the event.
Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:10:25 ESTFrom LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.