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'It's all basketball': LaMelo says no rift with Bam
LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets says he's relieved that Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo wasn't more hurt after the run-in with Ball in the second quarter.[read more]
🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?[read more]
Frank: Clippers' goal remains to 'win with Kawhi'
LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reaffirmed the team's commitment to Kawhi Leonard long-term at his end-of-season news conference Friday.[read more]
Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.[read more]
Magic, driven by 'urgency,' rip Hornets to advance
The Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half of their 121-90 rout of the Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons.[read more]
Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration dates'
Steve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following Friday's season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."[read more]
Suns end Warriors' season, await No. 1 Thunder
The Suns knocked out the Warriors 111-96 on Friday night to secure the No. 8 seed and will face the top-seeded Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.[read more]
NBA 2026 postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.[read more]
Magic sting Hornets in dominant win, lock up 8-seed
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Slams, blocks and game winners: Top 10 plays from Wemby's record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top plays that highlight his season.[read more]