NBA Basketball

Suns fire Budenholzer, say change was 'needed'

The Suns have fired coach Mike Budenholzer after missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history.

Pelicans fire executive VP Griffin after 6 seasons

The Pelicans have fired executive vice president David Griffin after six years as the team's head of basketball operations. The Pelicans had a 209-263 record and twice made the playoffs during his tenure.

Thunder, Celtics betting favorites to win NBA title

The Thunder and reigning champion Celtics are the consensus favorites to win this season's title, showing +180 and +190 odds, respectively, at ESPN BET.

Wild West: Clips clinch 5 seed; Dubs in play-in

The Clippers locked up the No. 5 seed with the win and will play the Nuggets. The Warriors fell into the play-in with the loss and will play Memphis in the 7-8 game.

76ers' Morey, Nurse to return: 'We expect more'

76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said Sunday that he and coach Nick Nurse will be back next season.

Lakers will lean on Luka in prepping for Wolves

Seeing as he faced them in the playoffs last year, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to rely on Luka Doncic's experiences in playing the Timberwolves, this year's Round 1 opponent, after the superstar defeated Minnesota as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

Illini star freshman Jakucionis to enter NBA draft

Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, a projected top-10 pick, told ESPN that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft.

OKC bests '72 Lakers for scoring differential mark

The Thunder finished the season outscoring teams by 12.9 points per game, smashing the previous mark of 12.3 held by the 1971-72 Lakers that had stood for more than half a century.

Offseason preview: Guides for all teams

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