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NBA midseason report card: Cooper Flagg 'better than advertised'

Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Cooper Flagg. ... Continue Reading

Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe: Who is the NBA's No. 1 rookie in our midseason rankings?

With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance. ... Continue Reading

Themed concession items planned for Derrick Rose's jersey retirement

During his jersey retirement ceremony, the Chicago Bulls won't just be celebrating Derrick Rose in the rafters but also at concession stands. ... Continue Reading

Ex-Heat employee gets 3 years for jersey thefts

A former Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys. ... Continue Reading

NBA, college sports adjust due to winter storm

At least one NBA game and dozens of college basketball games across a wide swath of the country are rescheduled because of an approaching major winter storm. ... Continue Reading

LeBron brushes off Buss report: 'Don't really care'

LeBron James said he wasn't bothered by an ESPN story this week that detailed his allegedly strained relationship with Lakers team governor Jeanie Buss, saying, "I don't care about how somebody feels about me." ... Continue Reading

Kuminga injures knee, ankle; holding off on MRI

The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga told ESPN he will wait to see how his hyperextended knee feels Friday morning before deciding whether to get an MRI. ... Continue Reading

'Big step': Embiid logs triple-double in 46 minutes

Joel Embiid put up a 32-point triple-double vs. the Rockets on Thursday. More importantly, he played 46 minutes -- the most he had played in a regular-season game in more than three years. ... Continue Reading

Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after routs

Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses. ... 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

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

Inside the Buss family's $10B sale of the Lakers

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict. ... Continue Reading

KD, rising guards and bully ball: Inside the Rockets' Texas-sized offense

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets have bullied their way into one of the NBA's best offenses this season. ... Continue Reading

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

Why Cooper Flagg is NOT atop our midseason rookie rankings

ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance. ... Continue Reading