Jimmy Butler’s history of instant success
The Golden State Warriors have been a different team since acquiring Jimmy Butler III at the NBA’s trade deadline in February — but this isn’t the first time he changed a team for the better.
Cavs win franchise-best 16th straight, top Grizz
Evan Mobley had 22 points, Darius Garland added 20 and the Cavaliers recorded a franchise-record 16th straight victory with a 133-124 win over the Grizzlies on Friday night.
NBA postseason tracker: Boston Celtics clinch a playoff spot for 11th straight season
Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.
The King, The Stilt and a Splash Brother: Meet the holders of the NBA’s most unbreakable records
After LeBron James crossed the 50,000-point mark, and Stephen Curry about to surpass an unprecedented 4,000 three-pointers, here are other NBA records that, for now, look to be unbreakable.
An oral history of the day the NBA shut down
On the fifth anniversary of the NBA suspending its season, ESPN reveals how it happened, down to the minute — told by the players, executives, politicians, doctors and journalists who were there.
Sources: NBA looking into OKC sitting 5 starters
The NBA is investigating a March 7 game in which the Thunder rested starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein as well as Cason Wallace.
Exum latest loss for depleted Mavs, sources say
Mavericks guard Dante Exum suffered a broken bone in his left hand during Friday night’s game against the Rockets and is out indefinitely, sources told ESPN.
Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test
The Thunder clinched a playoff berth against a defending-champion Celtics team that has achieved what Oklahoma City hopes to accomplish.
Bulls banners ‘Disturbed’ during show; need fixes
All six Bulls championship banners were pulled from the rafters after being damaged Saturday night at a concert by Chicago area band Disturbed.
Lakers rule Doncic out for game against Nuggets
Luka Doncic will not play in the conclusion of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game road trip Friday against the Denver Nuggets.