Hawks’ Young back from knee injury, nets 8 in loss
Trae Young returned to the Atlanta Hawks’ lineup Thursday after missing 22 games because of a sprained right MCL and had eight points and 10 assists in a 133-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
Don’t be surprised if … Westbrook continues revival, Huff, George are top-50 players
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
Knicks’ Brunson, Towns make All-NBA Cup team
The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were selected to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team along with Luka Doncic, De’Aaron Fox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
👀 Why Clippers sent a franchise legend home
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here’s why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
LeBron vs. Father Time: How James has changed this season, by the numbers
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.
‘Locked in’ Giannis says agent talk out of his hands
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was “locked in” on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can’t control reports about his future with the Bucks.
Regrets, old wounds and a new team: Inside Klay Thompson’s final chapter
Thompson’s future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here’s our 100 big board for the 2026 class.
Can the NBA Cup’s surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there’s already a road map
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.
Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week’s rankings ahead of the holiday season.
