Real Madrid guard Hugo González declares for draft

Spanish guard Hugo González is reportedly declaring for the 2025 NBA draft after playing with Real Madrid, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. González is averaging 3.1 points and 1.7…

Pistons Knicks picks for playoff series: Who wins and why

What Detroit Pistons fans need to know about Knicks entering playoffs The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III shares insights on the New York Knicks on “The Pistons Pulse” podcast ahead…

What experts across the nation are saying about Lakers vs Timberwolves

Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will get started at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday. It will be the first…

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has gotten a contract extension

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension, with his new title as president of basketball operations along with general manager, sources tell ESPN. Lakers leadership…

NBA says 4 wrong calls

March Madness breakout stars rise in NBA draft Walter Clayton Jr. and others rose up draft boards after standout March Madness showings. The NBA identified four wrong calls in its…

NBA says refs made 4 errors late in Grizzlies-Warriors finish

Ohm YoungmisukApr 16, 2025, 08:19 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the…

Thunder get rewarded with prime ABC slot for Game 1 of NBA playoffs

Here’s some of what Oklahoma City did this season: post the best record in the NBA while breaking the record for biggest average winning margin in league history, while being…

Freshman star Kon Knueppel to leave Duke, enter NBA draft

Jonathan GivonyApr 16, 2025, 12:19 PM 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,…

Bucks’ Damian Lillard to miss start of NBA playoffs, sources say

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the NBA playoffs because of a blood clot in his right calf, sources told ESPN. The Bucks play Game 1…

Kiki Iriafen Embraces Nigerian Roots in Sheer Dress on WNBA Draft 2025

Nigerian American basketball player Kiki Iriafen embraced her roots at the 2025 WNBA Draft, wearing a gown created by Nigerian designer Nneka C. Alexander. The off-the-shoulder design featured delicate gold…