Everything to know from Thunder and Spurs advancing to Las Vegas
The top moments, highlights and takeaways as the Thunder and Spurs won their respective games to advance to Las Vegas.
Signed Kobe card fetches $1.22 million at auction
A 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsements card of Kobe Bryant recently sold for $1.22 million, including buyer’s premium, with Goldin Auctions.
Don’t be surprised if … Hart, Bridges are among top 25 players this season
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites ahead of Nuggets, Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat as champions, with Denver and Houston next in line.
Anthony Davis trade guide: Five deals for Dallas, and why each comes with massive risk
With AD trade buzz ramping up, our experts propose five deals that could shift the league’s balance of power.
Jason Collins, on his cancer diagnosis: It’s Stage 4 glioblastoma and I’m fighting
In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.
Lakers swat away playoff talk, focus on reeling D
LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it’s too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.A. from the NBA Cup.
OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start
The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.
👀 Everything Shams is hearing on trade season
As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here’s everything we’re hearing.
Mavs’ Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.
