Meet Alpi and Twin: The star duo hoping to lead the Rockets to a title
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:17:00 ESTAmen Thompson and Alperen Sengun spent the offseason 6,000 miles apart as they worked to reach a new level this season.
Sources: Knicks will not hang Cup banner at MSG
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTThe Knicks have decided against hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden for winning the NBA Cup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Young (knee) poised to rejoin Hawks vs. Hornets
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTHawks star point guard Trae Young is nearing a return from his knee injury after being upgraded to questionable to play Thursday against the Hornets
Rockets' Udoka fined $25K for blasting officials
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTRockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA said Wednesday.
Rivers: Struggling Bucks don't need big changes
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTBucks coach Doc Rivers isn't planning to make any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that dropped Milwaukee to 11-16 on the season.
Luka taking accountability as Lakers focus on D
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTLakers coach JJ Redick turned to his stars to give more on the defensive end, and Luka Doncic acknowledged the need for that, particularly at the beginning of games.
Silver: NBA expansion decision will be made in '26
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTAdam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams.
Kerr: Lacob email no big deal; Dubs all frustrated
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTSteve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."
👀 The big questions facing all 30 front offices
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:40 ESTWith NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:35:39 ESTESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.
Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:35:39 ESTNBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.
Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates NBA Cup title with Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:40:56 ESTNew York's first trophy since 1973 called for a celebration from two notable superfans.
Inside the ugly Chris Paul-Clippers divorce -- and a season on the brink of disaster
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:39:17 ESTA future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:33:53 ESTWhich top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:33:53 ESTIt's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:13:07 ESTFrom breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:22:17 ESTCatch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites; Knicks' title odds unchanged
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:15:34 ESTThe Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.
Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:38:03 ESTA closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up.