Basketball News
Pels celebrate Murray's return: 'Didn't miss a beat'
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 03:33
The Pelicans raved over Dejounte Murray's return to action Tuesday, when he scored 13 points in his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Botched final play sees Luka hesitate, LeBron miss
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 03:33
The Lakers lost to the Magic 110-109 on Tuesday after a botched sidelines out-of-bounds play between LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the final seconds failed to produce a quality shot.
Hawks' Johnson exits with 1st-quarter hip injury
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 00:00
Hawks All-Star forward Jalen Johnson played only 5 minutes before leaving Tuesday's win over the Wizards with a left hip flexor injury.
Banned NBA'er Porter joins USBL's Superhawks
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 18:37
Jontay Porter, banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024 and currently awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a related federal charge, is planning to play for an upstart pro basketball league.
Lakers add ex-Virginia coach Bennett as adviser
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 18:37
Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.
MVP odds tighten as SGA, Jokic near ineligibility
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 18:37
The odds to win the NBA's regular-season MVP have tightened, with the top two betting favorites - Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver's Nikola Jokic - at risk of not qualifying for the award
Harden questionable for Cavs with thumb fracture
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 18:37
The Cavaliers said guard James Harden is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Bucks after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.
NBA Power Rankings: Will the Wolves rise? Where all 30 teams land after All-Star break
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 16:41
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break.
Inside the secret history of the black mamba
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 14:17
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba - and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.
Atkinson sees 'belief' in Cavs since Harden joined
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 03:33
After the Cavaliers beat the Knicks on Tuesday night, coach Kenny Atkinson noted the "renewed confidence" the addition of James Harden has brought to his team.
Kuminga all smiles in 'great' debut for Hawks
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 00:00
Jonathan Kuminga, after months of riding the bench in Golden State, shined in his debut for the Hawks.
New Lakers president: Pelinka to remain in role
ESPN - 25 Feb 2026 00:00
New Lakers president of business operations Lon Rosen made it clear that GM Rob Pelinka will remain in his role and be flanked by Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi.