NBA Basketball

Clippers, Harden exploring trade, sources say

The LA Clippers and James Harden are exploring trades ahead of Thursday's deadline, with the Cavaliers one of the teams expressing interest.

Sources: Pistons' Duren joins dunk contest field

Pistons center Jalen Duren, a first-time All-Star, will participate in the NBA slam dunk contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Bucks countering trade offers for Giannis

The Bucks have submitted counteroffers to teams aggressively seeking a trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN.

Hornets' Lee sorry for 'foolish' collision with Ball

An embarrassed Charles Lee took the blame for a head-to-head collision with his star player on the sideline after LaMelo Ball and the Hornets coach both went for a loose ball.

Warriors' Curry out vs. 76ers with 'runner's knee'

Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss Tuesday night's game against the 76ers with a persistent right knee issue that the team is officially listing as patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Durant out vs. Pacers after stepping on fan's foot

All-Star forward Kevin Durant did not play for the Houston Rockets on Monday night after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan's foot during a recent game.

🤔 The biggest All-Star surprises and snubs

ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the NBA All-Star rosters, including snubs and biggest surprises.