NBA Basketball

NBA defends 11% rise in foul calls during playoffs

NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.

Sources: Optimism Knicks' Anunoby back for ECF

There is growing optimism that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

NBA lands on '3-2-1 lottery' proposal, per Silver

NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Stephen A. Smith's radio show Wednesday that the NBA has landed on a proposal to present to the league's board of governors later this month to revamp the league's draft lottery in an attempt to curb tanking.

Pistons' Robinson out for Game 5 with sore back

The Pistons were without starting guard Duncan Robinson in Wednesday's Game 5 loss because of lower back soreness.

Bulls' Giddey has ankle surgery, out 3 months

Bulls guard Josh Giddey, limited this season due to hamstring and ankle injuries, is expected back in time for camp after ankle surgery.

Defiant Edwards says trailing Wolves not worried

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards struck a defiant tone with his team facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, saying nobody on the squad is "too worried."

Okorie, Veesaar, Evans plan to stay in NBA draft

Stanford's Ebuka Okorie, North Carolina's Henri Veesaar and Duke's Isaiah Evans plan to stay in the NBA draft, each player said on Wednesday.

Morey out as 76ers eye 'fresh start'; Nurse to stay

Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the 76ers, who will continue with Nick Nurse as their coach.

🏀 Post-lottery mock draft with all 60 picks

The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.