LeBron brushes off Buss report: ‘Don’t really care’
LeBron James said he wasn’t bothered by an ESPN story this week that detailed his allegedly strained relationship with Lakers team governor Jeanie Buss, saying, “I don’t care about how somebody feels about me.”
‘Big step’: Embiid logs triple-double in 46 minutes
Joel Embiid put up a 32-point triple-double vs. the Rockets on Thursday. More importantly, he played 46 minutes — the most he had played in a regular-season game in more than three years.
We bought a soccer team! What NBA greats Kerr, Nash & Co. learned owning LaLiga’s Mallorca
Steve Kerr and Steve Nash own Mallorca with a former USMNT international and an ex-tennis pro. What has it taught them about sport, leadership and life?
Kuminga done for night after injuring ankle, knee
The Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga had a strong start Thursday against the Mavs before his night was cut short because of a twisted ankle and knee hyperextension at the end of the first half.
Why Cooper Flagg is NOT atop our midseason rookie rankings
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.
Report card: Flagg ‘better than advertised
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here’s what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.
Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
NBA Futures: Nuggets close the gap on Thunder for title, Cunningham surging for MVP
The Denver Nuggets have closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham has made up ground in the MVP race.
Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after routs
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks’ recent penchant for lopsided losses.
