Cavs’ Garland, Merrill injured in win vs. 76ers
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night’s game at the 76ers with 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 contusion).
Giannis boos fans back as Bucks drubbed at home
Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to boos from his home fans in kind, giving two thumbs-down to the crowd following an and-1 layup during Tuesday’s blowout loss to the Wolves.
Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst’s podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst’s “The Hoop Collective” podcast.
Are blockbuster trades actually worth it? Evaluating 14 deals since 2013
As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which moves have succeeded — and which failed?
Thunder remain championship faves; Nuggets, Spurs, Knicks, Rockets next
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the big favorites to repeat as champions, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic the two leaders in the MVP race.
Party like ’99? Three reasons for — and three against — New York winning the East
Nearly halfway through the season, do the Knicks look any closer to reaching the Finals for the first time in 26 years?
Sources: Young to be out through All-Star break
New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.
Clips to Thunder, Pels to Hawks and more NBA draft assets to watch at the trade deadline
Plenty of coveted draft assets could move at the deadline. Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to watch.
Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo’s updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?
Sources: Hornets to retire Dell Curry’s jersey
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.
