LeBron layup helps U.S. avoid loss to South Sudan

LeBron James made a driving layup with eight seconds left to lift Team USA to a 101-100 victory on Saturday.

Team USA vs. South Sudan: Live updates from Olympics tuneup

Team USA continues its preparation for a run at a fifth straight gold medal in men’s basketball.

Reports: Bucks’ Middleton had ankle surgeries

Bucks forward Khris Middleton reportedly is recovering from arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles.

Team USA improves to 3-0 with rout of Serbia

Team USA improved to 3-0 in their warmup tour before the Paris Olympics with an impressive 105-79 victory over medal contender...

Nikola Jokic and a forgotten basketball legend: Inside an MVP connection nearly 60 years in the making

He once scored 71 points in a game. Seven days later, he scored 99. Radivoj Korac, from the same town as...

Free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports

All the deals we’ve seen, including DeMar DeRozan joining the Kings and LeBron’s return to the Lakers.

Team USA takes on Jokic, Serbia in tuneup ahead of 2024 Olympics

Team USA is in Abu Dhabi for an exhibition game against a Serbian squad led by NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

ESPN’s top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century: Unveiling 26-50

Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1....

2024 NBA summer league: First impressions on this year’s rookie class

From Alex Sarr to Reed Sheppard, this year’s rookie class is showing off for the Las Vegas crowds. Here’s how our...

Power Rankings: How all 30 teams stack up after free agency

With the start of free agency behind us, our NBA insiders break down some of the biggest remaining questions for all...