NBA Basketball

Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules

Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.

C's Brown not appeased by Beverly Hills' apology

The city of Beverly Hills apologized to Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday over inaccuracies in a previous statement, but Brown continued to take issue with the police shutting down his All-Star Weekend brand event.

'Special': Cunningham makes MVP case vs. Knicks

The Pistons' Cade Cunningham made his case to be the NBA's Most Valuable Player, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.

Porzingis rusty but provides spark in Dubs debut

Kristaps Porzingis, making his Warriors debut in his first game since Jan. 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.

Hornets' Ball 'blessed' he wasn't hurt in car crash

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said Thursday he feels "blessed" one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.

Booker leaves Suns' loss to Spurs with sore hip

Suns guard Devin Booker was ruled out in the first half Thursday night because of right hip soreness.

Lakers expect healthy Doncic, Reaves vs. Clippers

The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.

OKC still sans SGA, Williams in return from break

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

🏀 Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend edition

Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?