2026 NBA draft: Latest mock drafts and team predictions - ESPN
The 2026 NBA draft class is full of NBA-ready talent, including top prospects Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson and many more.
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Rockets' Udoka on Durant's status for G5 vs. Lakers: 'We'll see' - ESPN
HOUSTON — The Rockets' Kevin Durant continues to make progress with his injured left ankle, but it seems unlikely that he'll return Wednesday night for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones 1st to plead guilty in gambling case - ESPN
NEW YORK — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones became the first person to plead guilty Tuesday in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year after Kon Knueppel's Play-In Tournament struggles swayed voters
Cooper Flagg came into the NBA as a can’t-miss prospect, and somehow he’s exceeded the hype. Brace yourselves, but his rookie season has already put him in conversations with Michael Jordan. The scary part? He’s still a teenager—so how good can he really become?
Scoreless innings streak ends for Padres' Mason Miller amid drama - ESPN
Baseball truly is a game of inches, and sometimes less. Just ask San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller.
Nuggets beat Timberwolves in Game 5 to stave off elimination - ESPN
DENVER — Nikola Jokic snapped out of his prolonged funk with a triple-double, Spencer Jones provided a key spark and the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination with a chippy 125-113 win over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their playoff series Monday night.
Detroit Pistons, East top seed, face elimination after loss - ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. — With the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic locked in a defensive duel, Desmond Bane came off a screen and launched a 3 from 29 feet with seven seconds left on the shot clock and less than 80 seconds left in Game 4 on Monday.
Prosecutors: Plan to file new charges against Terry Rozier - ESPN
Federal prosecutors said Monday they had developed evidence that Terry Rozier solicited and received a bribe during an alleged gambling scheme and that they were planning to file additional charges against the veteran NBA player in the coming weeks.