NBA

Harden: Surging Clips 'can come all the way back'

James Harden voiced his belief that the Clippers can climb from an early-season hole into playoff contention and dismissed the idea that the struggles would drive him away.[read more]

Who deserves to make the NBA All-Star team: We made 25 picks

Locks? Bubble watch? A bonus 25th player?! We're unveiling our 2026 rosters full of legends, first-timers and a few difficult cuts.[read more]

Sources: Kuminga demands trade from Warriors

Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade away from Golden State, league sources told ESPN.[read more]

Cavs' Garland injures foot, doubtful for Friday

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers because of a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back bruise).[read more]

Knicks' Brunson ruled out after spraining ankle

Knicks star Jalen Brunson played just five minutes Wednesday against the Kings before an ankle injury in the first quarter ended his night early.[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]

Young (MCL, quad) still out through All-Star break

New Washington Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the mid-February All-Star break, coach Brian Keefe said Wednesday.[read more]

Mavs' Flagg exits loss to Nuggets with ankle sprain

Cooper Flagg twisted his left ankle for the second consecutive game Wednesday night and was ruled out.[read more]

Potential trade targets to watch for 28 NBA teams: Why two franchises don't have a candidate

With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt -- and why their roster status is precarious.[read more]

Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates

Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.[read more]