NBA

What an NBA title would mean for two generations of Pacers legends

Metta Sandiford-Artest, Rik Smits and other Pacers legends reflect on what a title would mean for the city.[read more]

NBA draft trades: Five deals that would shake up the first round

There is plenty of time to swing a deal before Wednesday's first round.[read more]

NBA draft 2025: Final big board for the top 100 prospects

Who made big jumps in the top 10? Where do the Duke, Rutgers players rank? Here's our final Top 100 big board.[read more]

NBA draft: What the final numbers reveal about 30 top prospects

The 2025 NBA draft is next week. Here's what Kevin Pelton's numbers say about 30 of the top prospects.[read more]

Pacers underdogs one last time for Game 7

One game separates the Thunder or Pacers from hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy, here are the updated odds to win the championship and Finals MVP.[read more]

Five storylines, 12 players and one defining NBA offseason coming up

From Giannis' future, to KD's, to all 15 teams in the West competing for the playoffs, here are the biggest stories this offseason. And how they resolve could dramatically impact next season.[read more]

For OKC, no excuses after 'uncharacteristic' dud

The Thunder turned in a clunker of an NBA Finals performance and know they will have to be a lot better in Game 7.[read more]

Sources: Udoka joins tier of top-paid coaches

Rockets coach Ime Udoka has agreed to a long-term contract extension that makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Sources: Bucks' Connaughton picks up option

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has exercised his $9.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]

Pacers riding high, not celebrating Game 6 rout

The Pacers gave their home crowd plenty to cheer about in Thursday night's blowout win, including a highlight-reel dunk by Pascal Siakam, but they were in no mood to celebrate with Game 7 around the corner.[read more]