Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs’ and Trail Blazers’ wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let’s evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.
Veteran ref Maddox leaves Bulls-Cavs with injury
NBA official Tre Maddox appeared to roll his ankle as he was running off the court, leaving Friday’s Bulls-Cavs game with just a two-person crew.
Griffin, Parker, Pearl among new HOF candidates
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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, the team announced.
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 Friday.
LeBron vs. Father Time: How James has changed this season, by the numbers
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.
Christmas games: ESPN schedule, history, stats
The NBA and Christmas have been interlinked since the first slate of holiday games debuted in 1947. Check out this year’s schedule and fun facts now.
‘Locked in’ Giannis says agent talk out of his hands
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was “locked in” on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can’t control reports about his future with the Bucks.
‘I wish he was still here’: Inside Klay Thompson’s split from Golden State
Thompson’s future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
Can the NBA Cup’s surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there’s already a road map
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.
