No return of the Mac: McClung sits dunk contest
Three-time defending NBA dunk contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.
Points league rankings: How Giannis’ injury shakes things up
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Nikola Jokic moving up as he nears a return.
Bucks don’t offer timetable for Giannis return
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential return date remains uncertain as the Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain.
How the NBA community helped JJ Redick and his family rebuild
A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild.
NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
The 10 NBA teams that have the most to trade for Giannis
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?
Pickups: Look at Melton, Hield to help fill Butler void
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Power Rankings: Can the Pistons or Spurs catch the Thunder for the top spot?
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.
The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron’s most dominant season ever
There are many similarities between this Lakers team and its season and the Cavaliers in 2017-18, which James says remains the best campaign of his illustrious career. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.
Power Rankings: Can the Pistons or Spurs catch the Thunder for the top spot?
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.
