The Lakers will host the Spurs on their standard court in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, rather than their bright yellow alternative Cup court, sources told ESPN, which had been flagged for its slippery surface.

Wondering where to watch NBA basketball during the 2025-2026 season? On, ABC & ESPN will team up to nationally televise all five NBA games on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 – a slate that spans about 13 consecutive hours of marquee live event coverage.

The New York Knicks appear to catch a break Friday night when they are unlikely to have to deal with LeBron James when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers in a game pairing teams that have struggled of late. James suffered a strained left groin in the Lakers ...

LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers woreKobe Bryant-themed socks in Sunday's shocking 112-95 win over the Golden State Warriors, marking the first time that an NBA team has ever worn a piece of equipment to honor a current player. "How about that?

Sometimes, a defending champion picks up right where it left off when the following season starts up. Case in point: the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are rolling to start the 2025-26 season. Oklahoma City currently boasts the best record in the NBA ...

First, the Miami Heat visit the Orlando Magic before the Toronto Raptors host the New York Knicks. The winner of each game will represent the East. The Western Conference matchups are on Wednesday, when the 23-1 Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs.

NEW YORK -- After losing a total of 199 games over the past three seasons, the Philadelphia 76ers finally were rewarded for their rebuilding/tanking plan. "The city has endured a lot over the past three seasons," Brown said after the Sixers finished ahead ...

Jalen Brunson scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter Tuesday night and the New York Knicks defeated the host Toronto Raptors 117-101 in their NBA Cup quarterfinal.

NBA insiders break down the first Power Rankings of December, evaluating all 30 teams as the end of the year draws near.