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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. ... Continue Reading

Spurs-Rockets delayed after rim bent in pregame

The start of Tuesday night's Spurs-Rockets game at Toyota Center was delayed by 22 minutes because of a rim that was bent by a player before tipoff. ... Continue Reading

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. ... Continue Reading

Suns' Green (hamstring) scores 12 in return

Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday's game against the 76ers. ... Continue Reading

Rockets' Adams out indefinitely with ankle sprain

Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a "severely sprained ankle," coach Ime Udoka said. ... Continue Reading

Bulls hopeful Giddey (hamstring) returns Thu.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling "pretty good" and could return at Minnesota on Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Brunson calls players-only Knicks confab

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night's 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it's on them to turn things around. ... 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

NBA Futures: Nuggets close the gap on Thunder for title, Cunningham surging for MVP

The Denver Nuggets have closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham has made up ground in the MVP race. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy fast break: Tyrese Maxey's strong case for fantasy MVP

A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Tyrese Maxey's career-best season to Peyton Watson's breakout and more. ... Continue Reading

Points league rankings: Who steps up after Jimmy Butler's injury?

Updated rankings for points leagues, with Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury shaking things up. ... Continue Reading

NBA Power Rankings: Biggest questions for all 30 teams at midseason

What are the biggest questions hovering above all 30 teams midway through the season, and where do the teams land in this week's rankings? ... Continue Reading

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world. ... Continue Reading

'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast

From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, see the highlights from Brian Windhorst's podcast. ... 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