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NBA Viewership Growth: Regular Season Reaches Record 170 Million Viewers

The NBA reported a massive 86% increase in regular season viewership, reaching 170 million unique viewers in the U.S. across ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV.

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BREAKING: NBA Reviewing LaMelo Ball For Bam Adebayo Injury

The NBA is reviewing LaMelo Ball for a play that caused a back injury to Bam Adebayo during the play-in tournament.

Deni Avdija Drops 41 as Portland Trail Blazers Erase Fourth-Quarter Deficit to Edge Suns

Deni Avdija scored a career-high 41 points, including a clutch 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns.

2025-26 NBA Season Grades: Analyzing All 30 Teams from Contenders to Lottery Hopefuls

We grade all 30 NBA teams following the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season. From the dominant Boston Celtics to the rising San Antonio Spurs, see how your team fared.

NBA Playoffs 2026: Ranking the 50 Most Impactful Players This Postseason

ESPN analyst Zach Kram has released his rankings for the 50 most impactful players in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, featuring stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, and Cade Cunningham.

Blazers Rally to Stun Suns in Play-In, Secure No. 7 Seed Behind Deni Avdija’s 41 Points

Deni Avdija delivered a career-defining performance, scoring 41 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns, clinching the No. 7 seed.

Amazon Prime NBA Stream Outage Disrupts Critical Heat-Hornets Play-In Overtime

Amazon Prime Video's NBA stream suffered a major technical failure during the overtime period of the Heat-Hornets Play-In game, causing fans to miss nearly two minutes of action.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges Lead Hornets to Thrilling Play-In Win Over Heat

LaMelo Ball's clutch layup and a buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges secured a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory for the Charlotte Hornets over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

LaMelo Ball's Clutch OT Heroics Propel Hornets Past Heat in Play-In Thriller

LaMelo Ball delivered a signature postseason moment with a clutch go-ahead bucket to lift the Charlotte Hornets over the Miami Heat in a frantic overtime play-in game.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges Lead Charlotte Hornets to Thrilling Play-In Victory Over Miami Heat

LaMelo Ball's clutch layup and Miles Bridges' buzzer-beating block propelled the Charlotte Hornets to a 127-126 overtime win against the Miami Heat, eliminating Miami from the play-in tournament.

17 days agoUpdated

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J. Cole Ends Professional Basketball Stint in China After One Game

Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole has officially ended his professional basketball stint in China after appearing in just one game, marking the latest chapter in his global hoops journey.

Heat's Bam Adebayo Sidelined with Lower Back Injury After Collision with LaMelo Ball

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets after suffering a lower back injury during a second-quarter collision with LaMelo Ball.

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JJ Redick Luka Doncic Injury Update: Lakers Face Shorthanded Playoff Start

Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are both 'out indefinitely' as the team begins playoff preparation for their series against the Rockets.

NBA Play-In Tournament Tips Off: Heat, Hornets, Suns, and Blazers Fight for Postseason Life

The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament begins Tuesday as the Heat, Hornets, Suns, and Blazers battle for the final playoff spots in high-stakes elimination matchups.

James Borrego Emerges as Key Candidate for Permanent Pelicans Head Coach Position

Pelicans Executive VP Joe Dumars confirms that interim coach James Borrego is a leading candidate for the permanent head coaching job following a 26-56 season.

NBA Play-in Tournament Betting Tips: Expert DFS Picks for Tuesday’s Games

Get expert NBA Play-in tournament betting tips and DFS picks for Tuesday's high-stakes matchups featuring the Heat, Hornets, Suns, and Trail Blazers.

2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Early H2H Points League Projections

Andre Snellings provides an early look at the 2026-27 fantasy basketball landscape for H2H points leagues, highlighting the top players to target and the rising stars set to dominate the league.

Nike’s Trademark Filing for Bronny James’ “B9” Logo Denied Due to Potential Confusion

Nike's trademark application for Bronny James' "B9" logo has been denied by the USPTO due to a "likelihood of confusion" with an existing mark, creating a branding hurdle for the Lakers rookie.

Stephen Curry Facing Minutes Restriction in Warriors' High-Stakes Play-In Game Against Clippers

Stephen Curry will be on a minutes restriction for the Golden State Warriors' must-win play-in game against the LA Clippers this Wednesday. Find out how this impact the Warriors' postseason hopes.

2026 NBA Playoff Predictions: Zach Kram Foresees a New Era of Dominance

ESPN's Zach Kram has released his full 2026 NBA Playoff predictions, mapping out every series from the opening round to the NBA Finals. See who he picks to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

2026 NBA Playoff Picks: Experts Predict Play-In Results and First-Round Matchups

NBA experts have released their official 2026 NBA playoff picks, detailing predictions for the Play-In Tournament and first-round matchups involving the Celtics, Lakers, and more.

Charlotte Hornets Play-In Preview: Can the NBA's Buzziest Team Snap Their Playoff Drought?

The Charlotte Hornets are two wins away from ending the NBA's longest playoff drought. Led by LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, can they overcome the Miami Heat in the Play-In?

Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat: High-Stakes Eastern Conference Play-In Preview

The Charlotte Hornets (44-38) host the Miami Heat (43-39) in a crucial Eastern Conference Play-In game. With elimination on the line, both teams fight for a chance to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Suns vs Trail Blazers Play-In Game: High-Stakes Battle for the Western Conference Seventh Seed

The Phoenix Suns host the Portland Trail Blazers in a critical Western Conference play-in game. With the 7th seed and a playoff berth on the line, both teams look to secure their postseason future.

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