Basketball News
Johnson: 2-seed Spurs should have more All-Stars
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 02:52
Mitch Johnson appeared unhappy De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle were not named All-Stars, pointing out how the Spurs - who have the league's third best record - are not one of the seven teams with multiple All-Sta...
LeBron sits out Lakers' loss, ending All-NBA streak
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 02:52
The Lakers were without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. For James, it was his 18th missed game this season, making him ineligible for postseason awards, thus ending h...
New Bulls guard Sexton fined $35K for gesture
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 02:52
Bulls guard Collin Sexton was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Tuesday night for his middle finger gesture in Chicago's loss the previous night to the Nets.
Jazz already seeing upside with new PF Jackson
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 22:29
The Jazz envision Jaren Jackson Jr. forming a long-term frontcourt partnership with top scorer Lauri Markkanen as Utah aims to transition from lottery team to future playoff contender.
Parker, EDD, 'Lob City' lead Hall of Fame finalists
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 22:29
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
Sochan waived by Spurs, becomes free agent
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 22:29
The Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, allowing the 2023 All-Rookie team forward to become a free agent.
Embiid sits vs. Knicks, to use break to rest knee
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 22:29
Joel Embiid sat out the 76ers' 138-89 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday night due to right knee injury management and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.
Doncic out vs. Mavs, hopes to appear in ASG
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 22:29
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss his fourth straight game Thursday against the Mavericks because of a hamstring strain. He hopes to make an appearance in Sunday's All-Star Game, sources told ESPN.
Six big questions on the East playoff race: Does James Harden make the Cavs the favorites?
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 14:11
So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.
Fantasy fast break: Pair of Kings worth stashing before All-Star break
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:20
A look around the league reveals the slumping Kings potentially turning to their youth, Gui Santos is coming up big for the Warriors and more.
Six players whose fantasy value has improved most since the NBA trade deadline
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:20
A closer look at the players who benefited most from the moves made leading up to last week's NBA trade deadline.
NBA bans Stewart, Bridges, 2 others for brawl
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 12:50
The NBA has suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren and Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate for their roles in Monday's brawl.
John Tesh to perform live at NBA All-Star Game
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 12:50
Sunday will mark the first live performance of John Tesh's song in a sports arena, the NBA said. Ludacris will perform Saturday before the All-Star dunk contest.
Flagg, Thompson and Wembanyama are the Got Next trio in NBA The Run
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 12:07
Another trio of players have been announced for NBA The Run, a fast-paced and stylized basketball game launching this year.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land heading into All-Star Weekend
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 12:04
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?
Wemby nets 40 in 26 mins, was keen to be 'greedy'
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 02:52
Victor Wembanyama watched the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Lakers from the bench, wishing he could have kept piling up statistics after scoring 40 points in only 26 minutes of what would become a 136-...
Tatum practices; timeline for return still unclear
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 02:52
Jayson Tatum participated in his first scrimmage with the Celtics' G League affiliate but cautioned that this latest step doesn't mean his return is imminent.
Spurs' Castle (pelvis) takes hard fall; X-rays clear
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 02:52
Spurs guard Stephon Castle suffered a bruised pelvis Tuesday in a blowout win over the Lakers and expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Golden State.
Rising Stars adds Hawks' Risacher as injury sub
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 02:52
Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher was named on Tuesday to the Rising Stars game as the injury replacement for Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell.