JJ Redick says Lakers, Timberwolves expect series to be a ‘rock fight’

Through two games, the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves has been fairly physical. In Game 1, the Timberwolves were the only team that played…

Three Razorbacks listed in new NBA Mock Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is still a little over two months away, but three Razorbacks showed up in one publication’s recent projection. No Ceilings NBA released its latest mock draft…

Ace Bailey declares for NBA draft after one year at Rutgers

Jonathan GivonyApr 23, 2025, 08:45 AM ET Close NBA draft analyst and writerJoined ESPN.com in July 2017Founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA,…

JJ Redick got LeBron, Luka, Lakers to respond with Game 2 win

Do the Thunder have what it takes to reach the Finals? Oklahoma City has the pieces—but do they have the experience to win three playoff series? Game 2 of the…

Thunder enjoy 118-99 Game 2 win over Grizzlies

OKLAHOMA CITY — Running into Jalen Williams like a brick wall, Ja Morant lost control of the ball as Alex Caruso dove from behind. Cason Wallace picked it up for…

2025 NBA awards – picks for MVP, DPOY, top rookie, more honors

Apr 22, 2025, 05:17 PM ET On Monday, the NBA unveiled the finalists for its seven major individual awards, including Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player…

NBA playoffs 2025 – Luka? Brunson? Here are six NBA superstars who need a ring to cement their legacies

Brian WindhorstApr 22, 2025, 11:00 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Great regular seasons make NBA players rich…

Bucks All-Star guard can’t stop Pacers’ roll

NBA playoff preview: Who can beat Boston or Cleveland? Analyzing if the Bucks, Knicks, or Pacers have what it takes to beat Boston or Cleveland in the playoffs The Milwaukee…

Former NBA ROY Michael Carter-Williams to make boxing debut

Andreas HaleApr 22, 2025, 02:15 PM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays…

Pistons playoff win underlines culture shift. Is Knicks upset next?

NBA playoff preview: Who can beat Boston or Cleveland? Analyzing if the Bucks, Knicks, or Pacers have what it takes to beat Boston or Cleveland in the playoffs NEW YORK…