'A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged': How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:57:13 ESTAfter a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.
Luka, Cunningham win appeal, eligible for awards
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:07 ESTLuka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards' challenge was declined.
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:56 ESTHeat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn't need to be "penalized more moving forward" in the wake of the Hornets star's fine for tripping Miami's Bam Adebayo.
Jones guilty plea expected in NBA gambling case
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:07 ESTDamon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
LeBron looking forward to playoffs with Bronny
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:07 ESTLeBron James is looking forward to sharing the floor with son Bronny James in the playoffs when the Lakers face the Rockets.
Wizards expect Keefe to return, continue rebuild
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:07 ESTThe Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA's worst record.
Kawhi mum on future, 'not stressing' NBA probe
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:07 ESTKawhi Leonard declined to discuss his future with the Clippers after Wednesday's play-in loss and said he's "not stressing" the NBA's investigation into his deal with Aspiration.
🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:07 ESTESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:37 ESTMorant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.
Biggest haters funeral: Chris Paul pokes fun at Clippers after play-in tournament loss
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:14 ESTThe Clippers' season ended Wednesday night, and an ex-Clipper made sure to rub salt in the wound.
Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the playoffs
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:40:00 ESTHere's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players in the 2026 postseason
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:13:49 ESTESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
Grading all 30 NBA teams' regular seasons
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:22:24 ESTTim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
Inside Hornets' metamorphosis into the NBA's buzziest team
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:32:31 ESTThe Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:07 ESTSummer is here for 12 franchises that missed the playoffs. What lies ahead for Miami, Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?
NBA coaching carousel: What's next for Milwaukee and every open job?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:07 ESTMilwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
NBA Futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:40:57 ESTThe Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
Who makes the top 10 in the way-too-early rankings for 2026-27?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:44:09 ESTAndre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.