NBA

Belinelli leaves NBA for Italy after 13 seasons

Former Spurs guard Marco Belinelli is going back to Italy, announcing Thursday that he has signed a three-year contract to play for Virtus Bologna.[read more]

Kaminsky agrees to one-year deal with Kings

The Kings have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent big man Frank Kaminsky.[read more]

Sources: Barea, Mavericks agree to 1-year deal

J.J. Barea, who has spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the Mavericks, reached a one-year deal to remain with the team for the veteran's minimum of $2.6 million, sources told ESPN.[read more]

NBA releases preseason slate for Dec. 11-19

Each NBA team will play at least two preseason games Dec. 11 through Dec. 19 -- one at home and one on the road -- and none will play more than four games, the league announced.[read more]

Kobe's delayed Hall induction will be in May 2021

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will finally enter the Basketball Hall of Fame in May 2021.[read more]

NBA outlines COVID protocols in 134-page guide

The NBA has outlined its safety protocols in regards to managing the COVID-19 pandemic in a 134-page guide given to teams and obtained by ESPN.[read more]

Five things every NBA rookie should know heading into the 2020-21 season

We asked players past and present what challenges rookies should be prepared to face as they enter their first NBA season.[read more]

How a different Charles Barkley the golfer and Phil Mickelson beat Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning

Charles Barkley showed off a smooth swing as he and Phil Mickelson coasted to an easier-than-expected win over Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning.[read more]

Free agency and trades: Latest buzz, news and reports

Keep it here for the latest news and updates on signings and trades.[read more]

NBA All-Star Game in Indy rebooked for 2024

Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league's midseason showcase this season.[read more]