Sources: Kawhi leaves to join evacuated family
Kawhi Leonard has left the Clippers to fly to Los Angeles to be with his family, which was evacuated due to the Palisades Fire, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Who to bet on for MVP, Rookie of the Year, other awards
Andre Snellings looks at the bets to make on MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and the rest of the major NBA awards.
Pelicans to rest Zion Wednesday vs. Trail Blazers
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Trail Blazers as New Orleans looks to give its star forward additional rest as he continues to work his way back from a left hamstring strain.
Sources: Banchero returning from torn oblique
Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action in one of Orlando’s back-to-back home games Thursday against Minnesota or Friday against Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.
The 2025 championship parlays: Which picks do we love most?
We’ve all seen the receipts on social media of the small-bet champion parlays that come through. What do ours look like for 2025?
MVP odds: Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP favorites
Futures odds for the MVP award, featuring stars like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
NBA Power Rankings: Under-the-radar trade moves for all 30 teams
Our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings, including obvious — and not so obvious — trade deadline moves for all 30 teams.
The unanswerable question for the unproven, NBA-leading Cavs: Is this for real?
The Cavs have the best record, the best offense and are obliterating opponents. But here’s why league insiders aren’t yet sold on Cleveland as true title favorites.
No talk of Beal waiving no-trade clause, per agent
Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussing waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that “Bradley’s total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around.”
Kerr says Warriors having ‘crisis of confidence’
Steve Kerr said the Warriors are “deflated” after a second straight home blowout loss, while Stephen Curry said the emotion around the team was “just pissed off.”