The tortoise and the Thunder: How patience made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an MVP
The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC’s rise.
Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era
For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he’s gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.
Try the NBA trade builder! Create your own moves in our new tool
ESPN Analytics is unveiling the NBA Trade Lab, an interactive web application for fans to build, save and vote on mock trades.
Jumbo Package: Injury report released for Alabama vs Texas A&M
Happy Thursday, everyone. Alabama basketball has its final preseason scrimmage tonight, against Auburn in Birmingham. The Tide are still shorthanded in the backcourt as Aden Holloway continues to serve his suspension Anderson…
Emotional Haliburton leads Pacers' gritty win in long-awaited return from Achilles tear
An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he led the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win…
Luka: Lakers' 'ceiling is even higher,' pairs with Kessler for blowout
For the Lakers, who have installed Luka Doncic as the heir to LeBron James and rebuilt their roster around him, the early results in a 127-105 win over the Warriors were a…
Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss
Following an opening night blowout loss to the Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo preached trust as the primary area that needs improvement for the new-look Heat.
Wolves' Edwards joins Wilt, MJ after dropping 40 in another opener
Anthony Edwards joined legends Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers.
Lillard gets enthusiastic welcome in first game back with Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard played his first regular-season game since returning to Portland in the summer of 2025, scoring 25 points with six 3s in a rout of Phoenix.
Kyrie explains offer to pay Al-Shaair's fine: 'You have to stand up'
Azeez Al-Shaair was fined after he wore the name Hind Rajab on his eye black during the Texans’ season opener.
