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NBA 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? ... Continue Reading

Ayton's perfect game helps L.A. right ship in win

Deandre Ayton became the first Lakers player since at least 1977-78 to finish a game with 25 points on 100% shooting with zero turnovers. ... Continue Reading

KD moves past idol Dirk for 6th on scoring list

Kevin Durant moved into sixth all time on the NBA's career scoring list, passing Dirk Nowitzki, someone the Rockets forward said he has "idolized." ... Continue Reading

Morant knocks down trade talk: 'Very loyal guy'

Ja Morant, who returned for the Grizzlies on Sunday from a calf injury, says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for Memphis. ... Continue Reading

OKC's Williams sidelined with hamstring strain

Thunder star forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and ruled out of Monday's road game against the Cavaliers. ... Continue Reading

Cavs' Garland out at least a week with toe sprain

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has a Grade 1 sprain of his right big toe and will be reevaluated in seven to 10 days, the team announced Sunday. ... Continue Reading

🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel

Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders. ... Continue Reading

Spurs outlast Edwards despite 55-point barrage

Less than a week after blowing a big early lead in a loss to Minnesota, the Spurs held on for the win Saturday despite a 55-point effort from Anthony Edwards. ... Continue Reading

10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions. ... Continue Reading

Potential trade targets to watch for 28 teams

With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt. ... Continue Reading

Curry's '22 Finals Game 6 jersey sells for $2.45M

The jersey Stephen Curry wore in the championship-clinching Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals has been sold privately for $2.45 million. ... Continue Reading

EuroLeague unworried amid NBA's plans in Europe

EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas was critical of the NBA's proposed league on the continent, saying the plans have been "a little bit of a broken record of 'we will announce later.'" ... Continue Reading

Morant returns, lifts Grizz past Magic in London

Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019. ... Continue Reading

Thunder's Williams exits game with sore right thigh

Thunder guard Jalen Williams left midway through the second quarter against the Heat because of soreness in his right thigh. ... Continue Reading

Lakers rule out Luka (groin) against Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday. ... Continue Reading