👀 Why Clippers sent a franchise legend home
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here’s why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
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.
Sources: Hawks’ Young to return Thu. vs. Hornets
Hawks star Trae Young, who has missed 22 straight games with a sprained right MCL, will make his return Thursday night against the Hornets, sources told ESPN.
Regrets, old wounds and a new team: Inside Klay Thompson’s final chapter
Thompson’s future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates NBA Cup title with Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller
New York’s first trophy since 1973 called for a celebration from two notable superfans.
Knicks’ Brunson, Towns make All-NBA Cup team
The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were selected to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team along with Luka Doncic, De’Aaron Fox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here’s our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft
It’s a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.
NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites; Knicks’ title odds unchanged
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.
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.
