Flagg's rookie season ends with sprained ankle
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48471253/cooper-flagg-season-ends-ankle-sprain-mavs-finale

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year favorite, sustained the injury early in the second quarter of the Mavericks' regular-season finale.

What's next for Milwaukee and every open job?
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48413861/nba-coaching-carousel-firings-hirings-next-job

Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.

Giannis vents about Bucks, won't rule out return
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48471782/giannis-antetokounmpo-vents-bucks-rule-return

Giannis Antetokounmpo gave contradicting messages about his future after a disappointing Bucks season, expressing frustration with where they are while also not ruling out the possibility of a return.

Fans give KG big welcome in his return to Wolves
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48471945/timberwolves-welcome-back-legend-kevin-garnett-minneapolis

Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the team's regular-season finale Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.

WNBA’s No. 1 Draft Pick Will Earn $500,000. But Who Will It Be?
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/wnba-draft-salary-dallas-wings-1234889848/

Monday night’s WNBA Draft will mint the 2026 class as the highest-paid cohort of newcomers ever. The base salary awaiting this year’s No. 1 pick is set at $500,000, a more than six-fold increase over 2025 and roughly double the maximum salary that top WNBA rookies earned last season, thanks to the newly ratified collective […]

Atop the 2026 WNBA Draft, a Rare Bit of Mystery
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/wnba-draft-predictions-fudd-betts-fam-miles-wings-mock-1234890014/

UConn guard Azzi Fudd has emerged as the likely first overall pick in Monday’s WNBA Draft. Sportsbooks and prediction markets have roughly 80% confidence that the Dallas Wings will select Fudd, assuming they don’t trade their slot. But for the first time in at least four years, there is some uncertainty at the top of the draft. […]

NBA 2026 postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48447222/nba-playoffs-2026-preview-teams-postseason

Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.

2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48419498/nba-playoffs-2026-play-finals-schedule-scores-news-highlights-bracket-dates

The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets are set after Sunday's games.

'He turned into the Black Mamba': Inside Kobe Bryant's 60-point farewell
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48451916/kobe-bryant-last-game-10-year-anniversary

From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant's last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget.

Haliburton details frustrating battle with shingles
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48476673/pacers-haliburton-details-frustrating-battle-shingles

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.

Sago third woman picked to ref in NBA playoffs
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48476466/natalie-sago-third-woman-picked-referee-nba-playoff

NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.

'Drake's seats froze': Raptors lean into 'Iceman' buzz with icy setup
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48478158/drake-toronto-raptors-courtside-seats-covered-ice-frozen-iceman

The seats underwent a pregame makeover presumably for the rollout of the Canadian rapper's upcoming album, "Iceman."

Doncic to return from Spain on Friday; status TBD
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48477183/doncic-return-spain-friday-status-unknown

Luka Doncic is returning to L.A. on Friday from Spain, where he received multiple injections for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Mavericks dismiss director of health, sources say
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48476907/sources-mavs-dismiss-director-health-another-shake-up

The Dallas Mavericks dismissed director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive year the franchise has made major changes in that department.

Davis looking to help Wiz 'compete' next season
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48478417/anthony-davis-eying-help-wizards-compete-next-season

Anthony Davis isn't sure of his long-term future with the Wizards, but he's committed to helping the franchise win for at least one more season.

Pels star Williamson promises 'different summer'
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48479080/pelicans-star-zion-williamson-promises-different-summer

Despite enjoying one of his healthiest seasons in the NBA, Zion Williamson is aiming for a "different summer" this offseason to help propel him and the Pelicans to the next level.

Wilson makes it official, leaving Heels for draft
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48479150/caleb-wilson-says-bye-unc-1-year-nba-draft

Star UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels.

Charlotte’s Buzzing for the NBA’s Most Interesting Play-In Team
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/charlotte-hornets-playoffs-investment-roster-value-sellout-1234890139/

As of Jan. 1, the Charlotte Hornets were 11-22, tied with the Brooklyn Nets for 12th in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte, which entered the season with the lowest title odds in the league and the NBA’s longest playoff drought at nine seasons, was expected at that point to finish the season with just 28 wins. […]

The Buzz is back? Inside the Hornets' turn from league punch line to playoff hopeful
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48472147/nba-playoffs-2026-charlotte-hornets-kon-knueppel-lamelo-ball-play-miami-heat

The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?

Experts' picks for Hornets-Heat, Blazers-Suns and first-round matchups
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48477478/2026-nba-playoff-expert-picks-play-first-round-matchups

Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.

Predicting the entire NBA postseason -- with a surprise champion
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48476034/2026-nba-playoff-predicting-series-including-finals

ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?