NBA

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.[read more]

First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal

A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.[read more]

🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel

Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.[read more]

Spurs-Rockets delayed after rim bent in pregame

The start of Tuesday night's Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff.[read more]

Suns' Green (hamstring) scores 12 in return

Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers.[read more]

Bulls hopeful Giddey (hamstring) returns Thu.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling "pretty good" and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.[read more]

Rockets' Adams out indefinitely with ankle sprain

Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a "severely sprained ankle," coach Ime Udoka said.[read more]

Sources: Brunson calls players-only Knicks confab

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it's on them to turn things around.[read more]

Dubs don't envision Butler trade despite ACL tear

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler's contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.[read more]

NBA Futures: Nuggets close the gap on Thunder for title, Cunningham surging for MVP

The Denver Nuggets have closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham has made up ground in the MVP race.[read more]