Power Rankings: Top contenders hold steady while Pistons climb
A week from the trade deadline, our NBA insiders break down who’s rising and falling.
Sources: Kings to open up talks on Fox trade
The Sacramento Kings are expected to open talks for a potential De’Aaron Fox trade ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, sources told ESPN.
The heave-making fourth-quarter star the Celtics need to make a repeat title run
Last season’s star-turn in the NBA Finals was a decade in the making for Payton Pritchard, who says a meeting with a six-time All-Star set him a path to NBA success and championship glory in Boston.
Dysfunction, intense practices and six All-Star games: A decade of Jimmy Butler
From Chicago to Miami, Butler has made headlines over a decorated and turbulent career.
KAT gifts Timothée Chalamet jersey after Knicks win
The Knicks center signed his uniform then handed it to the actor as the two hugged and posed for a photo.
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: Remembrances and reaction
The NBA world remembers the life and legacy of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26, 2020.
Butler walks out of practice, suspended 3rd time
The Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely after the star walked out of shootaround when informed he would be coming off the bench moving forward.
Warriors’ Green (calf) nears return to practice
On the same day that the club dealt for defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues to help with depth, the New York Islanders placed defenseman Ryan Pulock and goaltender Marcus Hogberg on injured reserve on Monday due to upper-body injuries.
Return of the Mac: McClung back for dunk 3-peat
Mac McClung will go for a three-peat as the reigning two-time NBA slam dunk contest champion will return for this year’s All-Star event, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Sources: Thomas rejoins Jazz’s G League affiliate
Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is pursuing another NBA return, signing into the G League and rejoining the Utah Jazz’s Salt Lake City affiliate, sources told ESPN.