How close is your team to an NBA title? We tiered all 30 franchises
While the NBA world watched the Finals, the league’s hierarchy shifted. Is OKC already looking over its shoulder in the West?
Sale of Lakers expected to close later this year
Businessman Mark Walter’s acquisition of the majority ownership stake of the Lakers is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of this year.
Sources: Pelicans acquire Poole in 4-player deal
The Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in this year’s NBA draft, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
First overall, first in fashion: No. 1 NBA draft looks through the years
From Paolo Banchero’s purple suit and “P5” chain to LeBron James’ all-white look, fashion statements for NBA top draft picks have evolved greatly over the years.
How Cooper Flagg and the beleaguered Mavericks responded to a shocking NBA draft lottery
The presumptive No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft and the organization, still reeling from trading away Luka Doncic, might just be made for each other — at exactly the right time.
Two-round NBA mock draft: We made 22 pick updates based on intel, trades
As trades happen, talks continue as we inch closer to Round 1 of the draft Wednesday. Here’s our updated mock.
NBA playoff MVPs: Which Finals stars made our top five?
The 2025 NBA playoffs are in the books. See which five players rose above the rest.
LeBron: Flagg being drafted by Mavericks amazing
LeBron James has high praise for Cooper Flagg and thinks being drafted by the Mavericks is a perfect fit.
🏀 Bilas: Eight draft prospects who stand out
From the no-brainer to the wild cards to those in between, here are eight prospects who caught Jay Bilas’ eye this season.
Sources: Kyrie to sign new 3-year deal with Mavs
Mavericks All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million contract with the franchise, sources told ESPN.