NBA Basketball

Sources: Knicks will not hang Cup banner at MSG

The Knicks have decided against hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden for winning the NBA Cup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Young (knee) poised to rejoin Hawks vs. Hornets

Hawks star point guard Trae Young is nearing a return from his knee injury after being upgraded to questionable to play Thursday against the Hornets

Rockets' Udoka fined $25K for blasting officials

Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA said Wednesday.

Rivers: Struggling Bucks don't need big changes

Bucks coach Doc Rivers isn't planning to make any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that dropped Milwaukee to 11-16 on the season.

Luka taking accountability as Lakers focus on D

Lakers coach JJ Redick turned to his stars to give more on the defensive end, and Luka Doncic acknowledged the need for that, particularly at the beginning of games.

Silver: NBA expansion decision will be made in '26

Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams.

Kerr: Lacob email no big deal; Dubs all frustrated

Steve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."

👀 The big questions facing all 30 front offices

With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.