Mavs’ Flagg headlines Rising Stars player pool
Ten rookies — all of whom were taken in the lottery in June’s draft — and 11 sophomores, as well as seven players from the G League are slated to take part in next month’s Rising Stars Challenge.
Curry, Green out for Dubs; Edwards out for Wolves
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green won’t play for Golden State while Anthony Edwards is out for Minnesota in Monday’s matchup.
Fantasy basketball points league rankings: How Giannis’ injury shakes things up
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Nikola Jokic moving up as he nears a return.
No return of the Mac: McClung sits dunk contest
Three-time defending NBA dunk contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.
After Clippers’ 15-3 run, fan follows through on eating his words
The Clippers’ midseason surge turned a bold online statement into a literal follow-through.
Bucks don’t offer timetable for Giannis return
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential return date remains uncertain as the Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain.
NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
Pickups: Look at Melton, Hield to help fill Butler void
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Should the Bucks seek Giannis trade offers? 10 teams with the best potential packages
If the Bucks open trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done?
Fires, destruction and hope: One year later for JJ Redick, the Lakers and Los Angeles
A year after fires burned across Los Angeles, Redick has become a public face of the rebuild and seen firsthand the generosity of those around him.
