NBA

www.espn.com - NBA

Latest NBA news from www.espn.com

Everything we know about NBA expansion: Why add two teams now? Why Seattle and Las Vegas?
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.[read more]

Biggest questions, projections and more: Storylines to watch ahead of NBA playoffs
Our NBA Insiders answer the biggest questions facing contenders in the East and West as the regular season winds to a close.[read more]

Can the Knicks get Towns, Brunson on track? Five issues they need to solve -- fast
The Knicks are 42-25 and third in the Eastern Conference, but they have a few problems to solve if they want to make a deep playoff run.[read more]

'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch
After a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.[read more]

🏀 Draft intel: Peterson or Dybantsa to go at No. 1?
Here's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.[read more]

Kerr wins 600th, fourth fastest among coaches
Steve Kerr reached 600 wins in his 943rd regular-season game Monday night in Washington.[read more]

KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'
The Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight," said Durant.[read more]

Pippen, Aldama have season-ending surgery
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday.[read more]

Pistons' Cunningham leaves win with back spasms
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, among the leaders in this season's NBA MVP race, left Tuesday night's game against the Wizards with back spasms.[read more]

Wolves' Edwards to miss time with knee soreness
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation, and he will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.[read more]