NBA

Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East

NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.[read more]

Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.[read more]

Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft

It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.[read more]

Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?

Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.[read more]

Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates NBA Cup title with Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller

New York's first trophy since 1973 called for a celebration from two notable superfans.[read more]

Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup

A closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up.[read more]

Young (knee) poised to rejoin Hawks vs. Hornets

Hawks star point guard Trae Young is nearing a return from his knee injury after being upgraded to questionable to play Thursday against the Hornets[read more]

👀 The big questions facing all 30 front offices

With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.[read more]

Sources: Knicks will not hang Cup banner at MSG

The Knicks have decided against hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden for winning the NBA Cup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]

Kerr: Lacob email no big deal; Dubs all frustrated

Steve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."[read more]