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Reasons for optimism and pessimism for all 10 NBA teams that played on Christmas
ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks two stats for the teams that played on Dec. 25, and breaks down why fans should be happy and worried about their title aspirations.[read more]
NBA season refresher: Everything you missed, plus standings and awards projections
Here are the biggest storylines you missed in the first half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and what to watch in the New Year.[read more]
'My legacy is on the line': What Giannis' return means for the Bucks -- and the NBA
The 13-19 Bucks are outside the Eastern Conference play-in. Giannis is back, but will it be enough to save the season and his future in Milwaukee?[read more]
Barnes' 25 boards in triple-double tie Raptors mark
Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, matched a Raptors franchise record with a career-high 25 rebounds and added 10 assists for his seventh career triple-double as Toronto beat the Warriors 141-127 in overtime on Sunday.[read more]
Kawhi puts up career-high 55 for streaking Clips
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points as the Clippers extended their winning streak with a victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons.[read more]
💍 Karl-Anthony Towns proposes to Jordyn Woods
The New York Knicks center and TV personality have been dating since 2020.[read more]
Sources: Porzingis out vs. OKC but nearing return
Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will not play at Oklahoma City on Monday but is nearing a return and will be listed as day-to-day moving forward, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Bamba signs 1-year deal with Raptors, agents say
Mo Bamba, who averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars this season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, his representatives, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Greer Love, told ESPN on Sunday.[read more]
Pels' Alvarado, Suns' Williams suspended for fight
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams received a one-game suspension for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night's game.[read more]
LeBron, Luka 'set the tone' as Lakers right ship
With the Lakers reeling from a three-game slide, a calf injury to Austin Reaves and an air-it-out team meeting coming into Sunday's game against the Kings, LeBron James and Luka Doncic led a dominant 125-101 win to help right the ship for L.A.[read more]