SGA takes over in 2nd half as OKC stomps Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half and the top-seeded Thunder beat the Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1.
Unanimous choice Castle heads All-Rookie team
Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the only unanimous choice for the NBA’s All-Rookie first-team, which also included Zaccharie Risacher, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Alex Sarr.
The Boston Celtics and the price of history
In Boston, past NBA glories can lift a franchise but also weigh a team down.
Natalia Bryant dons Kobe’s iconic logo on USC graduation sash
The eldest daughter of the Los Angeles Lakers legend graduated from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.
Playoff MVPs: Herring’s new top 8 after the conference semis
Our playoff MVP update features a Game 7 savior, two Wolves and a superstar who hasn’t played in three weeks.
Denver’s biggest summer priority, plus offseason guides for every NBA team
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combine
The draft could get interesting at No. 3. Here’s how ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.
Best of the NBA combine: Biggest draft risers and players who might withdraw
With the combine wrapped up, our insiders share the players who impressed and ones who need more time.
NBA playoff takeaways: OKC routs Denver in Game 7 to advance to the WCF
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
How Anthony Edwards’ hero-ball evolution began with Kobe and Michael Jordan
Edwards was frustrated when he couldn’t be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in crunch time, by learning when to make the right play — or be the right play himself.