NBA

LeBron brushes off Buss report: 'Don't really care'

LeBron James said he wasn't bothered by an ESPN story this week that detailed his allegedly strained relationship with Lakers team governor Jeanie Buss, saying, "I don't care about how somebody feels about me." ... Continue Reading

KD, rising guards and bully ball: Inside the Rockets' Texas-sized offense

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have bullied their way into one of the NBA's best offenses this season. ... Continue Reading

Kuminga injures knee, ankle; holding off on MRI

The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga told ESPN he will wait to see how his hyperextended knee feels Friday morning before deciding whether to get an MRI. ... Continue Reading

'Big step': Embiid logs triple-double in 46 minutes

Joel Embiid put up a 32-point triple-double vs. the Rockets on Thursday. More importantly, he played 46 minutes -- the most he had played in a regular-season game in more than three years. ... Continue Reading

Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after routs

Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses. ... Continue Reading

First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal

A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. ... Continue Reading

Dubs don't envision Butler trade despite ACL tear

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler's contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear. ... Continue Reading

🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel

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

Midseason lessons for all 30 NBA teams: Trade dramas, standings surprises dominate the first half

What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league. ... Continue Reading

Why Cooper Flagg is NOT atop our midseason rookie rankings

ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance. ... Continue Reading

We bought a soccer team! What NBA greats Kerr, Nash & Co. learned owning LaLiga's Mallorca

Steve Kerr and Steve Nash own Mallorca with a former USMNT international and an ex-tennis pro. What has it taught them about sport, leadership and life? ... Continue Reading

NBA eyes more Abu Dhabi games after extension

The NBA and Abu Dhabi's department of culture and tourism have extended their partnership, with the league agreeing to continue bringing preseason games to the Middle East. ... Continue Reading

'She fired everyone': Inside the Buss family's $10B sale of the Lakers

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world. ... Continue Reading

Report card: Flagg 'better than advertised'

Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg. ... Continue Reading

Kuminga leaves early after injuring ankle, knee

The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga had a strong start Thursday against the Mavs before his night was cut short because of a twisted ankle and knee hyperextension at the end of the first half. ... Continue Reading