NBA Basketball

Dame returns to win third shootout, tying mark

Damian Lillard, nine months after undergoing surgery on his torn Achilles, won his third All-Star 3-point contest to tie with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most ever.

Silver considering all fixes for NBA's tanking issue

NBA commissioner Adam Silver called tanking the worst it has been in "recent memory" and said he's not ruling out any potential remedy, including taking away draft picks, to stop overt tanking.

Wemby vows to set competitive tone at ASG

Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama vowed to bring a competitive spirit to Sunday's NBA All-Star Game.

Suns agree to deal with free agent Highsmith

Free agent Haywood Highsmith has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Phoenix Suns, his agent Jerry Dianis told ESPN on Saturday.

76ers' Edgecombe named MVP in Rising Stars win

Philadelphia rookie VJ Edgecombe led Team Vince to victory in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend.

Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons

Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA via a social media post Friday. Paul had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.

Free agent Beasley to play for Bad Bunny in P.R.

Free agent Malik Beasley has signed a deal to play in Puerto Rico for Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny's team, Santurce Crabbers, both parties told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.

LeBron oldest with triple-double in NBA history

LeBron James broke a record held by Karl Malone by posting a triple-double in the Lakers' win over the Mavericks.

🏀 Pick a U.S. team for the NBA All-Star Game

In this year's NBA All-Star Game, the U.S. is taking on the World -- or at least its best hoops talent. This is your chance to build a team that can win this first-of-its-kind event.