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Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast

From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast. ... Continue Reading

NBA All-Value Team: 15 players who are outperforming their deals

Which two-way and minimum-level players are providing the biggest boosts to their teams? Bobby Marks unveils his roster. ... Continue Reading

NBA All-Value Team: 15 players massively outperforming their deals

Which two-way and minimum-level players are providing the biggest boosts to their teams? Bobby Marks unveils his roster. ... Continue Reading

NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league

Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders. ... Continue Reading

NBA, FIBA inch closer to European hoops league

The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027. ... Continue Reading

Bulls edge Hawks in season's top-scoring game

The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season. ... Continue Reading

Finch hit with $35K fine for spat with officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 on Sunday for "directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection" in his team's win Friday against Oklahoma City. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Clippers' Zubac has Grade 2 ankle sprain

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will sit out several weeks because of a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, a day after the veteran exited in the first half of a 103-88 win over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. ... Continue Reading

NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets

The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams. ... Continue Reading

👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures. ... Continue Reading

NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?

SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote. ... Continue Reading

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

Kings' Sabonis out another month with knee injury

Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who has not played since Nov. 16 due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, will miss four to five more weeks. ... Continue Reading

Lakers lose Luka to leg contusion vs. Clippers

Lakers star Luka Doncic suffered a left leg contusion in the first half against the Clippers and was ruled out. ... Continue Reading

Adelman ejected as Nuggets, Rockets get chippy

Nuggets coach David Adelman was ejected for the first time in his NBA coaching career, saying his emotions got the best of him during Denver's loss to Houston. ... Continue Reading