76ers rookie McCain 'on pace' for return by camp
76ers guard Jared McCain said his plan “for sure” was to return to play in training camp after his promising rookie season was cut short due to a torn meniscus. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} 76ers rookie McCain 'on pace' for return by camp
Why Dwight Howard absolutely belongs as a first-ballot Hall of Famer
The long, undistinguished final arc of Dwight Howard’s career masks just how high he climbed at his peak. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Why Dwight Howard absolutely belongs as a first-ballot Hall of Famer
Free agent Payton launches skateboard league
NBA free agent Gary Payton II is launching a professional skateboard league, joining a growing movement of athlete-led leagues aimed at providing year-round relevance to Olympic and action sports. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Free agent Payton launches skateboard league
Basketball Hall of Fame: Where the 2025 class stacks up for NBA, WNBA
Ahead of enshrinement weekend, let’s take a closer look at where this year’s class ranks in both leagues. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Basketball Hall of Fame: Where the 2025 class stacks up for NBA, WNBA
Bucks bring back Giannis' brother on 1-year deal
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who missed last season with a torn Achilles, has re-signed with the Bucks, meaning he’ll again join his brother, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bucks bring back Giannis' brother on 1-year deal
Lin retires after living 'wildest childhood dreams'
Jeremy Lin, who took the NBA by storm in 2012 during a stretch of games for the Knicks that was dubbed “Linsanity,” has announced his retirement from professional basketball. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Lin retires after living 'wildest childhood dreams'
Doncic's rare Euro triple-double carries Slovenia
Luka Doncic posted the fourth triple-double at EuroBasket since 1995 to power Slovenia to its first win, while Giannis Antetokounmpo returned with 27 points to help Greece stay perfect with a 94-53 rout of Georgia. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Doncic's rare Euro triple-double carries Slovenia
Luka's 39 not enough as Slovenia falls again
Luka Doncic’s 39 points wasn’t enough as Slovenia lost again at EuroBasket, thanks in part to France’s 78 bench points. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Luka's 39 not enough as Slovenia falls again
Schroder subjected to racial abuse at EuroBasket
Germany captain Dennis Schroder faced racial abuse during his team’s 107-88 victory over Lithuania at EuroBasket on Saturday. German officials said two were identified and ejected from the arena in Finland. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Schroder subjected to racial abuse at EuroBasket
Who has a shot at the championship? Predictions for 2025-26 NBA conference and Finals winners
Our final Summer Forecast panel reveals its championship predictions for the East and West conferences and the 2026 NBA Finals. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Who has a shot at the championship? Predictions for 2025-26 NBA conference and Finals winners