Report: Budenholzer is Suns' top coaching target Mike Budenholzer has emerged as the Phoenix Suns' target to become the franchise's next coach and discussions are expected to move rapidly toward a deal, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Report: Suns fire Vogel after one season Frank Vogel's time in the desert is up. The Phoenix Suns fired their head coach after one season on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Pat Bev suspended four games for pair of incidents Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games by the NBA. The ban comes after Beverley repeatedly threw a ball at spectators behind the Bucks' bench during their season-ending Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers on May 2 in Indianapolis and then refused to take a question from an ESPN producer after the game.
'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months in prison over fraud scheme Former NBA forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to 40 months in prison, plus three years' supervised release, for his Nov. 2023 conviction in an alleged scheme to defraud the league's health care benefits plan.
Towns gets social justice honor, Kareem trophy Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was honored Thursday as the NBA's Social Justice Champion and the recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for the 2023-24 season.
Lee agrees to four-year deal as Hornets coach Boston Celtics lead assistant coach Charles Lee has agreed on a four-year contract to become the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN on Thursday morning.
Mitchell, Cavaliers blow out Celtics to tie series at 1-1 Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Evan Mobley had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 on Thursday night to tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Why Carter says Canadian Gilgeous-Alexander should have won MVP ESPN's Andraya Carter shares why she believes Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have been named MVP this season. 1:05
Brunson returns from injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
T-Wolves built contender around big idea by Connelly, who Nuggets know well Going big has been no small part of this breakthrough season — and dominant start to the playoffs — for the Timberwolves. They take a 2-0 lead over Denver into Game 3 of the second-round series Friday night.
Carlisle says 'small-market teams deserve a fair shot' after ejection from Pacers' loss in Game 2 Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that “small-market teams deserve an equal shot” during a complaint about the officiating in his team's loss to the New York Knicks.
Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in opener Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Brown, White lead Celtics to Game 1 win over Cavaliers Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Derrick White made seven 3-pointers and added 25, and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Austin Rivers breaks down best route to NBA to McAfee Austin Rivers tells Pat McAfee the best pathway for players to make it to the NBA. play-btn-vid 2:21
Why Stephen A. isn't surprised by Pat Riley's Jimmy Butler comments Stephen A. Smith expresses his lack of surprise at Pat Riley's reaction to Jimmy Butler's health comments. play-btn-vid 2:22
Gobert wins record-tying fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award Rudy Gobert made some history. Victor Wembanyama nearly did. Gobert, the Minnesota center, was announced Tuesday night as the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time — joining Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace.
Should Jamal Murray be suspended for throwing heating pad? Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams discuss Jamal Murray throwing a heating pad onto the court during live action in the Nuggets' loss. play-btn-vid 1:44
Williams on Pacers-Knicks officiating: Indiana got robbed of a moment Jay Williams and Tim Legler believe that the officiating played a huge role in the outcome of Pacers-Knicks. play-btn-vid 1:28
Wembanyama: Winning is the most important, but individual awards tell a lot Victor Wembanyama sits with Andrew Lopez to reflect on Wemby's first season in the NBA and winning Rookie of the Year. play-btn-vid 1:56
Jokic: I didn't lose my emotions, Murray shouldn't either Nikola Jokic answers a question from the media about Jamal Murray after the Nuggets' loss to the Timberwolves. play-btn-vid 0:21
Brunson rallies Knicks to win over Pacers in Game 1 of East semis Jalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Edwards, Towns lead Wolves' blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns powered Minnesota's 106-80 blitz of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that gave the Timberwolves a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals over the reigning but reeling NBA champions.
Daryl Morey expects 76ers to look different next season 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey breaks down how different the roster will look next season around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. play-btn-vid 1:15
Pat Riley on Tyler Herro: He's been a little fragile Pat Riley discusses Tyler Herro's injury history after he played only 42 games during the regular season for the Heat. play-btn-vid 1:23
Stephen A.: Pacers got in their own way Stephen A. Smith says the refs should be "embarrassed" with call on Myles Turner, but the Pacers also contributed to their own demise. play-btn-vid 2:23
Stephen Jackson: It's the perfect year to break up the Clippers Stephen Jackson tells Pat McAfee that this is the perfect time to break up the LA Clippers and rebuild. play-btn-vid 1:07