Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency
A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley on Thursday in a contract dispute with his former agency.
Flagg return from injury spoiled by late Magic rally
Cooper Flagg returned to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup Thursday night after missing eight games because of a left midfoot sprain and had 18 points and six assists in a 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic.
NBA 2025-26 postseason tracker: The Thunder clinch the first postseason spot
The 2025-26 NBA postseason is a little over six weeks away. Stay up to date with which teams have clinched.
Points league rankings: Anthony Edwards isn’t slowing down
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Anthony Edwards being one of the most reliable options in the top 10.
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?
