NBA

🏀 30 teams, seven tiers: How league stacks up

ESPN's Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton sort NBA teams into seven tiers based on outlook for success at the end of the regular season and beyond. ... Continue Reading

Jordan gifts $10M to medical center to honor mom

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina to honor his mother Deloris. ... Continue Reading

Kerr worried NBA's upped pace leading to injuries

Steve Kerr said he's "very concerned" that the NBA's increased pace of play combined with a condensed schedule is leading to an increase in soft tissue injuries. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Spurs' Castle (hip flexor) out 1-2 weeks

Spurs second-year guard Stephon Castle will be reevaluated in one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after an MRI revealed a left hip flexor strain. ... Continue Reading

Cavs fined $100K for resting Mitchell, Mobley

The Cavaliers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA's player participation policy by sitting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley for "rest." ... Continue Reading

Sources: Giannis out 1-2 weeks with groin strain

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. ... Continue Reading

LeBron out, Curry unlikely to play in '28 Olympics

In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he'll be "watching" the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry "highly" doubts he'll participate in the Games for the reigning Olympic champions. ... Continue Reading

Source: Draymond warned for engaging vocal fan

The NBA has issued a warning -- but no fine -- to Golden State's Draymond Green following his interaction with a vocal fan in New Orleans, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Why Wemby is still No. 1 in category/roto rankings

Updated fantasy basketball rankings for roto and category leagues, following the latest news on LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama. ... Continue Reading

Pickups: Jabari Smith Jr., Naji Marshall, Ace Bailey jump out

Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Spurs' Wembanyama out for a few weeks

Victor Wembanyama, who had an MRI on Sunday, will be sidelined for a few weeks as the Spurs are being cautious about his left calf strain, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

76ers star George rusty but 'felt good' in return

Paul George returned to the court for the first time since March and had nine points in 21 minutes as the Sixers escaped with a win over the Clippers. ... Continue Reading

Grizzlies' Morant (calf) to miss at least 2 weeks

The Grizzlies announced Monday that star guard Ja Morant suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain in the first quarter of Saturday's loss at Cleveland and will miss at least two weeks. ... Continue Reading

Woo's debut 2026 mock draft: Where Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer could land

Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round. ... Continue Reading

Updated NBA mock draft: Predicting all 60 picks in next year's class

Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the first round. ... Continue Reading