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NBA midseason debate: Are the Thunder in trouble? Can the Clippers really climb in the West?
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.[read more]
Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?[read more]
Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after routs
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses.[read more]
Report card: Flagg 'better than advertised
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg.[read more]
Why Cooper Flagg is NOT atop our midseason rookie rankings
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.[read more]
🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.[read more]
Bucks' Porter (oblique) won't play 'anytime soon'
Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will miss Wednesday's game against the Thunder with a strained oblique and "won't be able to play anytime soon," coach Doc Rivers said.[read more]
NBA eyes more Abu Dhabi games after extension
The NBA and Abu Dhabi's department of culture and tourism have extended their partnership, with the league agreeing to continue bringing preseason games to the Middle East.[read more]
First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal
A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.[read more]
Dubs don't envision Butler trade despite ACL tear
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy told reporters he has no plans to move Jimmy Butler's contract at the trade deadline, despite the veteran forward suffering a season-ending ACL tear.[read more]