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Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Which new names enter the first round?

Which new names enter Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round? ... 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

The budding Spurs-Thunder rivalry that could shape the future of the West

The Spurs and Thunder face each other Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. ... Continue Reading

Clips to Thunder, Pels to Hawks and more NBA draft assets to watch at the trade deadline

Plenty of coveted draft assets could move at the deadline. Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to watch. ... Continue Reading

Are blockbuster trades actually worth it? Evaluating 14 deals since 2013

As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which moves have succeeded -- and which failed? ... Continue Reading

Lakers shoot 8-of-36 from 3, fail to contain Kings

After a historically inept performance by their 3-point defense in a 124-112 loss to the hapless Kings on Monday, the Lakers blamed their own shoddy shooting as the reason for the defeat. ... Continue Reading

Harden passes Shaq for 9th on all-time scoring list

Clippers star James Harden passed Shaquille O'Neal for ninth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. ... Continue Reading

In potential Toronto finale, 76ers' Lowry lauded

76ers guard Kyle Lowry, 39, a six-time All-Star and former Raptor, received an ovation when he checked in for the final 1:57 of Philadelphia's 115-102 win at Toronto Monday in what could be his final appearance in the city where he won the 2019 NBA title. ... Continue Reading

NBA fines Celtics' Brown $35K for ref criticism

The NBA fined Celtics star Jaylen Brown $35,000 on Monday because of "public criticism of the officiating" after the team's 100-95 loss to the Spurs over the weekend. ... Continue Reading

Gobert suspended, to miss Wolves' game at Bucks

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. ... 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

Mazzulla calls out refs, repeats 'illegal screen'

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked six questions after his team's 98-96 loss to the Pacers on Monday night, and to each one, his answer was the same: "Illegal screen." ... Continue Reading

LeBron gets jersey patch honoring 23rd season

To mark his record 23rd season, LeBron James will wear a jersey patch featuring a silhouette of his pregame chalk toss and the colors of the teams he has played for. ... Continue Reading

Party like '99? Three reasons for -- and three against -- New York winning the East

Nearly halfway through the season, do the Knicks look any closer to reaching the Finals for the first time in 26 years? ... Continue Reading

Ja Morant trade guide: Four offers for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor

After a tumultuous run in Memphis, Morant could find a new home. Here are trades the Grizzlies should consider. ... Continue Reading