NBA

NBA Power Rankings: Most impactful newcomers on all 30 teams

NBA insiders break down the most impactful player, rookie or coach and where all 30 teams stack up in this week's power rankings.[read more]

Why the Cavaliers are doubling down despite two straight playoff disappointments

The Cavaliers aren't making any major changes to their schemes or plans. In fact, they're doubling down.[read more]

🏀 Debating four early-season storylines

ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more.[read more]

Smart: 'Full ownership' of gaffe as Lakers hold on

Marcus Smart owned up to an inbounding error that nearly cost the Lakers in their 118-116 win over the Spurs, saying "it will never happen again."[read more]

Jones enters not guilty plea in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he profited from rigged poker games and provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.[read more]

Massive fire heavily damages Spoelstra's home

Fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a futile effort to save the property.[read more]

Wembanyama stalled out again in loss to Lakers

Victor Wembanyama says adjustments are needed after a second straight game of double-teams ended in a 118-116 Spurs loss to the Lakers.[read more]

Sources: Pacers waive McClung, bring on Morris

The Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung and will sign veteran guard Monte Morris in his place, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.[read more]

Heat's Adebayo (toe) ruled out Friday vs. Hornets

The Miami Heat have ruled big man Bam Adebayo out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets with a left big toe sprain.[read more]

Warriors' Curry to miss Cup opener due to illness

Warriors star Steph Curry will miss Friday night's NBA Cup opener at Denver because of a lingering illness.[read more]