So long, AD — it’s Cooper Flagg’s team now: Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what’s next
The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Cooper Flagg?
Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: What to watch on All-Star weekend
Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.
Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Risers, fallers and big questions
Which rising prospects have entered the draft conversation? Here’s the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class.
Kawhi catches fire, sinks Rockets with 19-point 4th
Clippers star Kawhi Rocket scored 19 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, capping his night with a tiebreaking three-point play with 2 seconds left to lift LA past the Rockets.
Harden turns playmaker in Cavs home debut
James Harden showed in Wednesday night’s win over the Wizards that he can be a facilitator, as other players on the roster rose to the occasion.
KD laughs off ASG competition, jabs at Luka, Jokic
Kevin Durant took a playful job at Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and the rest of the NBA All-Star World team when asked how hard his own U.S. squad of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard plans to compete in the midseason showcase.
Mavs’ Flagg (foot) out for Laker game, Rising Stars
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced Wednesday.
Doncic out vs. Mavs, hopes to appear in ASG
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss his fourth straight game Thursday against the Mavericks because of a hamstring strain. He hopes to make an appearance in Sunday’s All-Star Game, sources told ESPN.
Parker, EDD, ‘Lob City’ lead Hall of Fame finalists
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A’mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
Jazz already seeing upside with new PF Jackson
The Jazz envision Jaren Jackson Jr. forming a long-term frontcourt partnership with top scorer Lauri Markkanen as Utah aims to transition from lottery team to future playoff contender.
