NBA

Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East

NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season. ... Continue Reading

Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason. ... Continue Reading

Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft

It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now. ... Continue Reading

Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates NBA Cup title with Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller

New York's first trophy since 1973 called for a celebration from two notable superfans. ... Continue Reading

Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup

A closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up. ... Continue Reading

Young (knee) poised to rejoin Hawks vs. Hornets

Hawks star point guard Trae Young is nearing a return from his knee injury after being upgraded to questionable to play Thursday against the Hornets ... Continue Reading

Rivers: Struggling Bucks don't need big changes

Bucks 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. ... Continue Reading

Luka taking accountability as Lakers focus on D

Lakers 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. ... Continue Reading

Rockets' Udoka fined $25K for blasting officials

Rockets 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. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Knicks will not hang Cup banner at MSG

The Knicks have decided against hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden for winning the NBA Cup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. ... Continue Reading

Silver: NBA expansion decision will be made in '26

Adam 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. ... Continue Reading

Kerr: Lacob email no big deal; Dubs all frustrated

Steve 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." ... Continue Reading

👀 The big questions facing all 30 front offices

With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices. ... Continue Reading

Knicks conquer Cup, laud poise under 'pressure'

The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup. ... Continue Reading

Despite loss, Spurs take positives from Cup run

Despite losing to the Knicks in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship game, the Spurs believe their experience in such high-stakes matchups will only benefit them as they build toward a postseason run. ... Continue Reading