Six big questions on the East playoff race: Does James Harden make the Cavs the favorites?
So long, trade deadline. It’s time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here’s how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we’re watching.
OKC to review Williams’ injury after All-Star break
Thunder forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break after again straining his right hamstring, a team spokesperson told ESPN.
Suns’ Brooks draws 1-game ban after 16th tech
Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season. He will sit out against the Spurs on Feb. 19.
Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: What to watch on All-Star Weekend
Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.
Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what’s next
The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Flagg?
Topic debuts for Thunder after testicular cancer
Nikola Topic, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury and had not played this season after a cancer diagnosis, made his debut Thursday.
Fox stepping in for Giannis in NBA All-Star Game
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has been selected to Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game as an injury replacement for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Risers, fallers and big questions
Which rising prospects have entered the draft conversation? Here’s the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class.
Points league rankings: Cooper Flagg, Cade Cunningham on the rise
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Cooper Flagg continuing to rise.
Jazz fined $500K, Pacers $100K for sitting players
The NBA on Thursday night fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 due to what the league called “management of their rosters for recent games.”
