Calf strain sidelines Magic's Wagner for Game 5
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTMagic forward Franz Wagner was out of the lineup with a strained right calf against the Pistons in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.
Pels' Jordan voted NBA's teammate of the year
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTPelicans center DeAndre Jordan won the Teammate of the Year award Wednesday, narrowly beating out the Blazers' Jrue Holiday and the Rockets' Jeff Green.
LeBron on MJ debate: 'Our games are different'
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTWhile there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.
Sources: No rush as Kerr, Warriors talks continue
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTLongtime Warriors head coach Steve Kerr met with team owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy on Monday, league sources told ESPN, with plans to reconvene next week over Kerr's future with the team.
Ex-exec gets jail time for embezzling from Hawks
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTFormer Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to 41 months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team.
Dybantsa ups NIL deal to pro Nike partnership
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTAs AJ Dybantsa is transitioning from college to prepare for the NBA draft, he is also taking the next step in his endorsement deal with Nike. Dybantsa, who signed a NIL deal with Nike in 2024, is extending that agreement as pro basketball contract.
Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTThe NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.
😈 SGA trolls Brooks: 'Realize who the villain is'...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:28:48 ESTThe Oklahoma City Thunder star edited the Phoenix Suns guard's jersey to troll him after advancing past them in the playoffs.
An eight-city, yearlong conversation with LeBron James
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:21:41 ESTIn a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.
Kawhi Leonard trade guide: Four deals that could l...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:13:24 ESTThe Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.
East playoff takeaways: Somehow, Toronto finds eno...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:26:46 ESTHere's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
West playoff takeaways: How Wemby, Spurs rallied f...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:26:46 ESTHere's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:54:49 ESTAs the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.
Try out the NBA draft lottery simulator: Which tea...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:54:48 ESTOur draft lottery simulator allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel f...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:51:12 ESTFrom breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Keldon Johnson's move to the bench kick-started San Antonio's resurgence
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:10:14 ESTThe Sixth Man of the Year is an undisputed leader in San Antonio and helped lead the Spurs back to the postseason.
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:31:13 ESTSummer is here for 16 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Blazers, Suns, Warriors, Bucks and every eliminated team?
NBA Futures: Spurs, Celtics both +500 to win champ...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:16 ESTSan Antonio and Boston are tied for the second-best odds to win the NBA championship following Tuesday's games.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods spotted on double...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:35:36 ESTThe couples met up for a double date in New York City after the Knicks' Game 5 win.
Celebrities at the NBA playoffs: Tina Fey, Kylie J...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:35:36 ESTCelebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
Copy of How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Ok...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:48:04 ESTLittle did anyone know on July 11, 2007, that a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.