NBA Basketball

Wemby channels mentor Olajuwon with latest gem

Victor Wembanyama had 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the Spurs, who took a 2-1 series lead with a 115-108 victory over the Timberwolves.

Finch calls out Brothers' 'unprofessional behavior'

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called it "completely unprofessional behavior" for official Tony Brothers to confront him on two separate occasions during a fourth-quarter stoppage in Game 3.

Knicks' defense steps up again to take 3-0 lead

Behind 33 points from Jalen Brunson, including big buckets late, the Knicks held off the 76ers to take a 3-0 lead in the semifinal series.

Embiid's return not enough as Sixers face sweep

The Philadelphia 76ers got back Joel Embiid on Friday night -- but it didn't prevent them from moving within one game of elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks.

Mavs hire Blazers' Schmitz as GM under Ujiri

The Mavericks are hiring former Blazers assistant GM Mike Schmitz to run the franchise's basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri.

NBA hopeful Peterson: Creatine led to cramping

Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.

Nuggets back Adelman; roster changes on table

Nuggets governor Josh Kroenke backed first-year coach David Adelman after a disappointing first-round exit but said changes to the roster could be on the table.

Fizdale looks to come 'full circle' as Nigeria's coach

Former NBA coach David Fizdale was hired as the Nigeria men's basketball coach, with aspirations of leading the country to the 2028 Olympics in his hometown of Los Angeles, he told ESPN Andscape on Friday.

🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft

Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.