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Fans flocked to Wilmington to celebrate No. 23 -- and no, it wasn't Michael Jordan
In honor of 23 years since "One Tree Hill" premiered, James Lafferty & Co. take us inside the basketball heart of the cult classic TV show.[read more]
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?[read more]
Spurs-Pelicans games in Paris, Manchester sold out, NBA says
The NBA announced on Tuesday that tickets are sold out for the 2027 NBA Paris and Manchester games set for January, featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans.[read more]
Clippers name Redden interim president of basketball ops
The LA Clippers named general manager Trent Redden as the team's interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves his six-month suspension.[read more]
Rockets hope to blow past plateau with return of VanVleet, Adams
The Rockets hope to make "some real noise" this season after heading into the year fully healthy with point guard Fred VanVleet back at the helm.[read more]
Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-Smith
The Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith.[read more]
Raptors, Leonard agree to 2-year, $115M extension
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent, Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports, told ESPN on Tuesday.[read more]
'No drama': Curry says unsettled contract won't affect play, Warriors
Warriors star Stephen Curry said his unsettled contract extension situation will have zero impact on his play or the team's vibe entering the season.[read more]
Sources: Extension talks between Knicks, Towns at standstill
Extension talks have stagnated between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, and an agreement is considered unlikely as the team begins camp, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Adieu, Batum: 18-year NBA vet, Team France stalwart retires
Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers.[read more]