Pelicans fire executive VP Griffin after 6 seasons
The Pelicans have fired executive vice president David Griffin after six years as the team’s head of basketball operations. The Pelicans had a 209-263 record and twice made the playoffs during his tenure.
Thunder, Celtics betting favorites to win NBA title
The Thunder and reigning champion Celtics are the consensus favorites to win this season’s title, showing +180 and +190 odds, respectively, at ESPN BET.
Waiver wire pickups: Look to Brandin Podziemski, Isaiah Collier
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster.
Illini star freshman Jakucionis to enter NBA draft
Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, a projected top-10 pick, told ESPN that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft.
OKC bests ’72 Lakers for scoring differential mark
The Thunder finished the season outscoring teams by 12.9 points per game, smashing the previous mark of 12.3 held by the 1971-72 Lakers that had stood for more than a half-century.
Pels’ Green: No talks yet about return as coach
Willie Green said he hasn’t had any talks yet about returning next season after the Pelicans wrapped up a disappointing, injury-plagued season.
What’s next for Denver after firing Malone? NBA insiders debate Nuggets’ shocking move
The Nuggets stunned the league by moving on from their coach and GM. Where does Denver go from here?
NBA postseason preview: Stars, matchups and X factors that could decide the champion
Everything you need to know about the 20 teams battling it out in the postseason, including first-round matchups and biggest playoff questions.
NBA playoffs 2025: First-round news, scores and highlights
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA playoffs, including scores, news and highlights.
Lakers will lean on Luka in prepping for Wolves
Seeing as he faced them in the playoffs last year, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to rely on Luka Doncic’s experiences in playing the Timberwolves, this year’s Round 1 opponent, after the superstar defeated Minnesota as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.