NBA

Lakers list Doncic (calf contusion) out vs. Suns

Lakers star Luka Doncic is out for Tuesday's game in Phoenix due to a left calf contusion. ... Continue Reading

Doncic considered day-to-day with calf contusion

Lakers star Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a left calf contusion and is considered day-to-day. ... Continue Reading

NBA, FIBA inch closer to European hoops league

The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027. ... Continue Reading

Bulls edge Hawks in season's top-scoring game

The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season. ... Continue Reading

Finch hit with $35K fine for spat with officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 on Sunday for "directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection" in his team's win Friday against Oklahoma City. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Clippers' Zubac has Grade 2 ankle sprain

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will sit out several weeks because of a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, a day after the veteran exited in the first half of a 103-88 win over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. ... Continue Reading

Griffin, Parker, Pearl among new HOF candidates

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. ... Continue Reading

👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy basketball pickups: Raynaud, Landale among several quality center options

Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead. ... Continue Reading

Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast

From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast. ... Continue Reading

NBA All-Value Team: 15 players who are outperforming their deals

Which two-way and minimum-level players are providing the biggest boosts to their teams? Bobby Marks unveils his roster. ... Continue Reading

NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league

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

NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets

The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams. ... Continue Reading

NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?

SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote. ... Continue Reading

Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East

NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season. ... Continue Reading