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NBA playoff watch: MVP showdown in OKC?
Luka and SGA go head-to-head. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Wednesday.[read more]
NBA Power Rankings: What to watch over the final two weeks for all 30 teams
With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?[read more]
The latest on Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers
What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.[read more]
Who will go No. 1 in June's NBA draft? Where could Boozer land? We asked execs
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.[read more]
Wemby stays hot, doubles down on MVP chase
After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.[read more]
Cuban: I regret selling Mavs to Adelson, Dumont
Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process."[read more]
Grizzlies' Clarke arrested on drug, traffic charges
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges that include speeding and possession of a controlled substance.[read more]
Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China
Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.[read more]
Trail Blazers fined $100K for early Hansen contact
The NBA has fined the Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended assistant GMs Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva for two weeks for illegal contact made with Yang Hansen in December 2023, two years before the 7-footer from China was drafted.[read more]
Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer
Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.[read more]