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Nov 14, 2018

Warriors suspend Green for game after dust-up
Draymond Green was suspended one game without pay after hours of organizational conversations Tuesday in which senior leadership expressed concern over one of the most volatile episodes in the team's dynastic run, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 14, 2018

Tyson Chandler contemplated Warriors before choosing Lakers
When it came down to a choice between Golden State and Los Angeles, the former Defensive Player of the Year could see himself only in a Lakers uniform.

ESPN NBA
Nov 14, 2018

How nine teams are navigating their biggest chemistry questions
The Lakers are starting to find calm within the chaos, while the Sixers and Wolves have brand-new concerns. Who's acing and who's failing their chemistry exams?

ESPN NBA
Nov 14, 2018

Durant wants to keep Green incident 'in-house'
Warriors star Kevin Durant offered short answers while discussing his issues with Draymond Green following Tuesday's win over the Hawks, saying, "What happened, happened. We're trying to move on."

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

Raptors: Emotions will run high in Casey return
When Kyle Lowry and Jonas Valanciunas welcome Casey and his Detroit Pistons back to Toronto on Wednesday night, the two longest-serving current Raptors know emotions will be running high.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

GM: Butler trade doesn't mean Fultz faith fading
While Markelle Fultz's playing time may be affected by the arrival of Jimmy Butler, 76ers GM Elton Brand says the trade to acquire the four-time All-Star does not reflect a loss of faith in Fultz.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

Butler: 'All going to fall into place' with 76ers
Jimmy Butler, acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade finalized Monday, was introduced by the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Butler said "it's all going to fall into place" with his new team.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

LeVert has dislocated foot, won't need surgery
Nets standout Caris LeVert, after a scary-looking injury Monday, got good news Tuesday: moderate ligament damage to his right foot, no surgery and he is expected to return this season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

Lowe: Caris LeVert is still a cornerstone for Brooklyn
Monday's injury doesn't change the fact that the breakout guard is a huge part of the Nets' future.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

What's giving the Pelicans confidence in their basketball future
After enduring a rash of injuries and a six-game losing streak, there's never been more optimism about this team's potential.

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

Trade demands: What Butler and Kawhi are showing the NBA
Why would an NBA superstar give up $70 million to switch teams? And how will Jimmy Butler help the Sixers?

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

How the Warriors can afford to keep their dynasty together
To find a new way to profit with billion-dollar arenas and exorbitant costs, the NBA is becoming a real estate company. But who gets the money -- and the competitive advantages?

ESPN NBA
Nov 13, 2018

Why Jimmy Butler may not solve Philly's biggest problem
There are big questions about how Jimmy Butler fits next to Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid in the Sixers' struggling offense.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2018

Sources: Melo's reps looking at potential teams
Carmelo Anthony's reps are exploring potential landing spots for the veteran forward, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, as his time with the Rockets may be nearing an end.

ESPN NBA
Nov 12, 2018

'Fight Club' with better jokes: Inside Garry Shandling's secret pickup game
The oral history of how Garry Shandling's hush-hush Sunday hoops game shaped a generation of comedy.

ESPN NBA
Nov 11, 2018

NBA Power Rankings: Butler trade aftermath and a new No. 1
While the Jimmy Butler deal shakes up Minnesota, Philly and the Eastern Conference, a new No. 1 emerges to unseat the defending champs.

ESPN NBA
Nov 08, 2018

Lowe's 10 things: Tatum and Ingram finding their way
This week's highlights include Kyle Lowry's signature move, Joel Embiid ballet and two young players settling.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2018

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are owning the moment for Boston
The Celtics' dynamic rookie/sophomore duo is altering Boston's playoff road map with performances rivaling early-OKC Durant and Westbrook.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2018

James Harden unleashes peak Rockets in one quarter
The Rockets still didn't appear to be themselves in a tightly contested first half of Game 4 in Minnesota. And then the third quarter happened.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2018

Thunder on the brink of elimination after Game 4 rout
Russell Westbrook succeeded in his personal goal of shutting down Ricky Rubio, but he picked up four first-half fouls in the process as OKC quickly came undone.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2018

Sparks fly despite hefty Jazz lead vs. Thunder
The tension didn't let up for the Thunder and Jazz in Game 4 -- even down the stretch, when the outcome had been all but decided. "It's the playoffs," Jazz forward Derrick Favors said after a game that featured seven technicals. "Guys get physical."

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Rockets take off for 50-point quarter vs. Wolves
The Rockets romped to a 50-point third quarter in a Game 4 victory against the Wolves, falling one point shy of the most scored by one team in a postseason quarter.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

NBA's best social media moments: A week full of beef
This was the week of beefs in the NBA. From rivals to teammates to celebrities, shots were taken and shade was thrown.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Lowe: Do Anthony Davis and the Pelicans still need DeMarcus Cousins?
Cousins will be a free agent this summer. Zach Lowe examines how New Orleans' postseason success changes the calculus for re-signing the injured All-Star center.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Sources: Pelicans pick up Gentry's '18-19 option
The Pelicans have picked up the 2018-19 option on coach Alvin Gentry, league sources said.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Instagaffe: KD says 'like' of Russ jab accidental
Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant says his Instagram like of a comment criticizing former teammate Russell Westbrook was done in error.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Wait over: Embiid says 76ers' time is now
All-Star center Joel Embiid knows the Sixers have a bright future, but he thinks the team can make waves in the present.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Curry has production deal with Sony Pictures
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry has struck a deal with Sony Pictures to produce television and film projects.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Wall: Drake told me Raptors would sweep Wiz
John Wall is looking forward to seeing Drake in Toronto after the Wizards star said the rapper told him that the Raptors would sweep Washington in their playoff series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Messina to coach Spurs for Popovich again
Ettore Messina will continue to coach the Spurs against the Warriors as Gregg Popovich will miss another game after the death of his wife.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Freak out: Giannis leaves eatery after waiting
A Milwaukee restaurant issued a public apology Sunday night after not accommodating Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a timely fashion after the team's victory over the Celtics in Game 4.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Cavs downplay effects of Pacers' Stephenson
The Cavaliers insist Lance Stephenson's antics won't influence their focus after run-ins with the Pacers guard. "It's not worth it to give that extra energy to him," Cavs forward Jeff Green said.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2018

Raptors fall into familiar bad habits in second-half collapse
Toronto led Washington by 14 early in the second half of Game 4. The Wizards were still able to tie the series, and now the top seed in the East needs to identify a response.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2018

Butler, KAT break through in Minnesota to make it a series with Rockets
After underwhelming starts against Houston, Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns made their presence felt in Game 3.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2018

Jazz take 2-1 series lead over Thunder behind Rubio's triple-double
Ricky Rubio's career night -- and Russell Westbrook's passive performance -- has the Thunder's backs against the wall heading into Game 4.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2018

Young 76ers turn mishaps against Heat into a 3-1 lead
For three quarters, the Sixers were giving away a playoff game on the road. But then they grew up in the fourth quarter -- and now go home up 3-1.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2018

NBA draft tracker: Who's in, and who's testing?
Who has declared for the 2018 NBA draft, and who's testing the waters? We're tracking the prospects in our Top 100 rankings.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2018

Who's out, who's in: NBA coaching changes
Three head coaches lost their jobs during the season, and more moves are expected this offseason. We're keeping track of every change on the sidelines around the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2018

NBA coaching candidates: Big names, prospects and wild cards
With coaching vacancies opening up around the league, here's a comprehensive look at the top names being considered for jobs.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

LeBron flattered by Philly recruiting billboards
LeBron James says he's flattered by three billboards in Ohio that are asking him to join the 76ers when he becomes a free agent.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

LeBron: NCAA 'corrupt'; give kids alternative
LeBron James says the NCAA is "corrupt" and the NBA should shore up its farm system to accommodate kids who want to play but don't think school is the right choice.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

Three billboards ... to entice LeBron to Sixers
Three billboards in Cleveland, Ohio, have been bought to entice LeBron James to move on to Philadelphia.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

Cavs ID heckler, ban fan for insensitive taunts
The Cavaliers have issued an indefinite ban to a fan who taunted the Spurs' Patty Mills with racially insensitive remarks during Sunday's game.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

These Rockets might really be the Warriors' biggest threat yet
What makes the Rockets better than Golden State's previous challengers? Kevin Pelton examines why Houston might be a problem.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

Lakers match last season's win total with drubbing of Hawks
Los Angeles' latest win is yet another display of how far the young and emerging roster has come since last season.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

Dirk opposes Cuban on idea Mavs should tank
Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki disagrees with the stated notion by owner Mark Cuban that the team's best bet for this season is to tank.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

Kyrie Irving, Celtics find renewed focus after All-Star break
After the Celtics stumbled into the All-Star break, Kyrie Irving's stellar 3-point shooting and increased attention to detail have Boston back on track.

ESPN NBA
Feb 27, 2018

George: OKC's Big 3 not getting calls from refs
Thunder forward Paul George said he, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony are "officiated differently" than other star players in the NBA.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2018

Lowe: What made Drazen Petrovic groundbreaking and unforgettable
The legacy of the pioneering Croatian and Nets guard -- his skill, his fight, his joy -- still runs through the NBA and Europe.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2018

Sources: Kawhi back working at Spurs facility
Spurs star Kawhi Leonard plans to resume working with the team in San Antonio this week, according to sources.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2018

Projecting the winners and losers in the tank race
Who is winning the race for lottery pingpong balls, and who needs to try harder? Where will the traded picks land? Every week we'll guide you through the ugly basketball on the way to draft hope.

ESPN NBA
Feb 26, 2018

How the bottom-dwellers are putting on a tanking clinic
While 20 teams fight for playoff positioning, a handful are locked in a wild -- and painfully obvious -- race to collect the best lottery odds possible.

ESPN NBA
Feb 23, 2018

Lowe's 10 things: Uber-LeBron, Celtics unis and future All-Star Games
This week's highlights include James deciding to be unstoppable, a potent trick for sneaky guards, cranky Marc Gasol and more.

ESPN NBA
Feb 23, 2018

What's it like to guard James Harden? Just 'hope he misses.'
The Rockets' MVP front-runner is a nightly headache for opponents. Players tasked with checking The Beard share why he's among the NBA's most unstoppable forces.

ESPN NBA
Aug 02, 2017

NBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2019 and 2020
Who are the free agents this year and next year? We have the lists.

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