‘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.
The Knicks, Nets and a crosstown friendship nearly two decades in the making
In 2009, Mike Brown met Jordi Fernandez and got him an internship with the Cavaliers. Seventeen years later, their relationship runs far deeper just than New York City basketball rivals.
NBA midseason debate: Are the Thunder in trouble? Can the Clippers really climb in the West?
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league’s biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.
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.
Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
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.
Warriors’ Butler suffers torn ACL, ending season
Warriors wing Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL against the Heat on Monday.
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.
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.
Bulls hopeful Giddey (hamstring) returns Thu.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling “pretty good” and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.
