Basketball News
NBA midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
ESPN - 19 Jan 2026 07:37
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
OKC's Williams sidelined with hamstring strain
ESPN - 19 Jan 2026 01:51
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and ruled out of Monday's road game against the Cavaliers.
10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
ESPN - 19 Jan 2026 00:09
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
Morant knocks down trade talk: 'Very loyal guy'
ESPN - 19 Jan 2026 01:51
Ja Morant, who returned for the Grizzlies on Sunday from a calf injury, says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for Memphis.
Ayton's perfect game helps L.A. right ship in win
ESPN - 19 Jan 2026 01:51
Deandre Ayton became the first Lakers player since at least 1977-78 to finish a game with 25 points on 100% shooting with zero turnovers.
KD moves past idol Dirk for 6th on scoring list
ESPN - 19 Jan 2026 01:51
Kevin Durant moved into sixth all time on the NBA's career scoring list, passing Dirk Nowitzki, someone the Rockets forward said he has "idolized."
Spurs outlast Edwards despite 55-point barrage
ESPN - 19 Jan 2026 01:51
Less than a week after blowing a big early lead in a loss to Minnesota, the Spurs held on for the win Saturday despite a 55-point effort from Anthony Edwards.