NBA Basketball

Luka relishes chance to take on Wolves' Gobert

Lakers star Luka Doncic happily reminisced about his game-winning 3 over Wolves center Rudy Gobert in last year's playoffs and said he would welcome the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year trying to guard him again in their first-round series.

Bucks' Lillard taken off blood-thinning medication

Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication.

Morant (ankle) misses practice, is game-time call

Grizzlies star Ja Morant sat out Thursday's practice and will be a game-time decision for Friday night's play-in game against the visiting Mavericks that will determine the Western Conference's 8-seed.

Suns' Ishbia begins franchise reset after 'failure'

Suns owner Mat Ishbia took responsibility for a 'failure' of a season in which Phoenix failed to make the playoffs despite a high-priced roster.

Israel's Saraf, potential 1st-rounder, in NBA draft

Israeli guard Ben Saraf, a projected first-round pick and the MVP of the FIBA U18 Eurobasket in 2024, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN.

Sources: Perry set for Kings return as new GM

The Kings are finalizing a deal to hire longtime NBA executive Scott Perry as their new general manager, sources told ESPN.

Magic's Mosley, Isaac talk 'tragic' FSU shooting

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley put his team's upcoming NBA playoff series with the Celtics in perspective after Thursday's deadly shooting on Florida State's campus: 'Lives are more important.'

Bulls exec Karnisovas asks for patience in rebuild

Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas insists he has a plan to lift Chicago after years of mediocrity in the wake of Wednesday's play-in loss to the Heat.

Offseason preview: Guides for all teams

NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.