NBA Basketball

Ja braves 'difficult' injury, leads Grizz into playoffs

Ja Morant acknowledged his sprained right ankle was "more difficult than others" but scored 22 points to lead the Grizzlies past Mavericks 120-106 to secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

Mavs proud as 'tumultuous' year ends in play-in

Klay Thompson said the Mavericks "persevered" through a season ravaged by injuries and the shocking trade of Luka Doncic, one that came to an end Friday night in a 120-106 play-in loss to the Grizzlies.

'Battle-tested' Heat make play-in history as 10-seed

The Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA play-in tournament history.

Source: Popovich out of hospital after incident

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after an incident at a restaurant Tuesday but is now home and doing fine, a source confirmed to ESPN.

'It's just sad': Luka weighs in on Harrison's talk

Luka Doncic says he still hasn't spoken to Nico Harrison since being traded to the Lakers -- but has heard what the Mavericks GM has said in justifying his reasoning for the deal.

Lakers sign Pelinka to extension, add to his title

The Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a multiyear contract extension and added to his title by naming him president of basketball operations and general manager.

French forward Essengue to enter NBA draft

Eighteen-year-old French forward Noa Essengue, a projected top-20 pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN Friday.

Bucks' Lillard taken off blood-thinning medication

Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication.

Offseason preview: Guides for all teams

NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.