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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. […]
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?
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.
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?
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?
Who makes the top 10 in the way-too-early rankings for 2026-27?
https://www.espn.com/fantasy/basketball/story/_/id/48484688/fantasy-basketball-way-too-early-points-league-rankings-next-season-2026-27
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.
https://www.espn.com/fantasy/basketball/story/_/id/48484688/fantasy-basketball-way-too-early-points-league-rankings-next-season-2026-27
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.
Bronny's Nike 'B9' logo trademark filing denied
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48484679/nike-trademark-filing-bronny-james-b9-logo-denied
Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48484679/nike-trademark-filing-bronny-james-b9-logo-denied
Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.
Dumars: Pels interim Borrego candidate for job
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48486194/pelicans-interim-borrego-candidate-job-joe-dumars-says
The Pelicans have not yet completed a short list of coaching candidates and might keep interim coach James Borrego on a permanent basis, according to Joe Dumars.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48486194/pelicans-interim-borrego-candidate-job-joe-dumars-says
The Pelicans have not yet completed a short list of coaching candidates and might keep interim coach James Borrego on a permanent basis, according to Joe Dumars.
No update on Doncic as Lakers prep for Rockets
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48487988/redick-gives-no-doncic-update-lakers-playoff-prep-begins
After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic could return, only saying that the star is "out indefinitely."
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48487988/redick-gives-no-doncic-update-lakers-playoff-prep-begins
After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic could return, only saying that the star is "out indefinitely."
Grading all 30 NBA teams' regular seasons
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48487798/nba-postseason-grades-hornets-heat-trail-blazers-suns-all-30-teams-regular-season
Did your team meet its preseason projections? Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48487798/nba-postseason-grades-hornets-heat-trail-blazers-suns-all-30-teams-regular-season
Did your team meet its preseason projections? Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
Spo: Ball should've been tossed for Adebayo trip
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48489290/heat-bam-adebayo-limps-tumble-lamelo-ball
Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48489290/heat-bam-adebayo-limps-tumble-lamelo-ball
Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.
Blazers ride Avdija's 41 over Suns, grab 7th seed
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48491106/blazers-rally-stun-suns-play-grab-west-no-7-seed
Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 114-110 win over the Suns that secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48491106/blazers-rally-stun-suns-play-grab-west-no-7-seed
Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 114-110 win over the Suns that secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
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Amazon feed cuts out late in Heat-Hornets thriller
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48490511/amazon-prime-stream-cuts-ot-heat-hornets-play-game
Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48490511/amazon-prime-stream-cuts-ot-heat-hornets-play-game
Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Miami-Charlotte play-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets possession.
J. Cole ends stint with Chinese pro hoops team
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48489562/rapper-j-cole-ends-china-playing-1-pro-hoops-game
Rap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48489562/rapper-j-cole-ends-china-playing-1-pro-hoops-game
Rap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.
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'A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged': How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48498413/luka-doncic-austin-reaves-lebron-james-48-hours-changed-los-angeles-lakers-season-houston-rockets-nba-playoffs
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48498413/luka-doncic-austin-reaves-lebron-james-48-hours-changed-los-angeles-lakers-season-houston-rockets-nba-playoffs
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.
NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players in the 2026 postseason
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48478787/nba-playoffs-2026-top-50-most-impactful-players-shai-lebron-cade-booker-durant
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48478787/nba-playoffs-2026-top-50-most-impactful-players-shai-lebron-cade-booker-durant
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48477422/inside-end-ja-morant-era-memphis
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48477422/inside-end-ja-morant-era-memphis
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.