NBA Basketball

Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules

Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.

C's Brown not appeased by Beverly Hills' apology

The city of Beverly Hills apologized to Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday over inaccuracies in a previous statement, but Brown continued to take issue with the police shutting down his All-Star Weekend brand event.

Hornets' Ball 'blessed' he wasn't hurt in car crash

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said Thursday he feels "blessed" one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.

Lakers expect healthy Doncic, Reaves vs. Clippers

The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.

Sources: Curry to miss 5 more games; MRI clean

Warriors star Stephen Curry will be re-evaluated again in 10 days for a persistent right knee injury, league sources told ESPN, sidelining him for at least another five games.

OKC still sans SGA, Williams in return from break

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

Mavs rule Flagg out for Friday game vs. Wolves

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will sit out the team's first game back from the All-Star break at Minnesota on Friday night because of a left midfoot sprain.

Young closer to Wiz debut, AD in holding pattern

Trae Young is getting closer to his Washington Wizards debut, but Anthony Davis still isn't ready for the practice court.

🏀 Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition

Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?