How Jayson Tatum’s improbable return could change the NBA title race
Here’s the latest on Tatum’s return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury — and how it could shift the NBA’s balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.
Sources: Celtics’ Tatum expected to return Fri.
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.
Ayton injures knee; LeBron (elbow) iffy for Friday
Deandre Ayton left Thursday night’s loss to the Nuggets with a knee injury, while LeBron James complained of a sore elbow afterward and wasn’t sure of his status for Friday’s game against the Pacers.
The NBA’s Eastern Conference is better than you think — here’s what that means for the playoffs
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the Western Conference’s recent dominance and how the East’s underrated strength could surprise in the postseason.
Dubs surprise in OT as Curry says, ‘Keep going’
In the hours leading up to the Warriors’ overtime win in Houston on Thursday night, their absent superstar, Stephen Curry, sent their remaining big name, Draymond Green, a text message of encouragement.
📈 Power Rankings: The most intriguing games left
With six weeks left until the playoffs, what are the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team?
NBA fast break: Who should you pick up before the fantasy playoffs begin?
Here’s everything managers should be looking around the league at ahead of the fantasy playoffs.
Despite rust, Young dazzles Wiz crowd in debut
In his limited time on the court, Trae Young proved in his Wizards debut that he’s the type of player the team hasn’t had since John Wall, thrilling the D.C. crowd and finishing with 12 points in a 122-112 loss to the Jazz.
NBA All-Contract Team: Brunson, Avdija, Johnson lead 15-player roster
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league — no max or rookie deals allowed — reach the playoffs?
LeBron bests Kareem for most made FG in history
LeBron James made the 15,838th FG of his career on Thursday night, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.
