Which NBA star had the best year? The 2025 Golden Basketball goes to …
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year from January to December and crowns a winner.
NBA’s Christmas viewership hits 15-year high
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday, with more than 47 million tuning in to watch at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN
🐝 Latest trade buzz, intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Fast break: Insight on Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Black and more
A closer look at what to do with Kawhi Leonard now that the veteran forward is on a roll, plus more on Anthony Black and Jonas Valanciunas.
Judge dismisses crypto suit against Cuban, Mavs
A federal judge has dismissed a cryptocurrency lawsuit filed in 2022 against the Dallas Mavericks and former majority owner Mark Cuban.
Judge dismisses crypto suit against Cuban, Mavs
A federal judge has dismissed a cryptocurrency lawsuit filed in 2022 against the Dallas Mavericks and former majority owner Mark Cuban.
Why a single injury could give long shots a real chance to win MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear leader to win the NBA’s MVP award after the Nikola Jokic injury, but if SGA misses extended time a whole cast of long shots have a chance to win.
Thunder remain championship favorites; Spurs make leap
The Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions.
What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up heading into the new year
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last power rankings of 2025.
