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In honor of Black History Month, our latest episode of the Sixers History podcast looks back on the life and career of former Syracuse National Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in an NBA game. To help us out, we got journalist Sean Kirst …

The NBA implemented an age barrier in mid-2005, effectively mandating more time for young prospects to physically mature before attempting to turn pro.

Kansas Citians take pride in a number of things: barbecue, Patrick Mahomes, great museums and, of course, barbecue. We should really add sports announcer Kevin Harlan to that list. Harlan, a KU grad who lives in Mission Hills, is equally adept at broadcasting NFL and NBA games, and he’s even made

With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror and the NBA draft still four months away, fans of teams without playoff aspirations (but plenty of cap space) can begin looking forward to what promises to be an epic offseason. Approximately 40 percent of…

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson sports new look and talks about smoking pot during his retirement at press conference.

Remember when they used to play defense in the NBA? I know, it’s hard to imagine. In the modern-day NBA, teams consistently score 120 points in a game. But it didn’t always used to be this way. Teams and coaches alike used to actually place an emphasis on the defensive side of the ball. Here

ESPN.com What’s the most likely Anthony Davis trade destination? Where will Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard end up playing next season? The ESPN Forecast panel looks ahead to the big moves that could happen in the 2019 offseason. Where will Anthony Davis play next season? The trade deadline

Jeremy Lin talks about his first impressions of Toronto, how he ended up in Kyle Lowry’s clothes, Vince Carter’s advice, and more.

Bobby Marks ESPN Close Follow on Twitter Editor’s note (Feb. 22): This piece has been updated with the latest analysis and intel. NBA executives are calling this one of the most talent-rich free-agent classes in recent years. Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving,

The National Basketball Association (NBA) trade deadline has passed, All-Star Weekend is in the books and the focus now turns to the stretch run of the NBA regular season. Over the weekend, OKC Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo pulled off a series of highli…

15. Sacramento Kings If the Kings make the dance, it’ll be enough. This franchise hasn’t tasted playoff basketball since a 27-year-old Mike Bibby got them there in 2005-06. Every member of that team has been out of the league for years. If Sacramento were to reach the postseason as the eighth

CHARLOTTE — Following his four-minute, 53-second shift as LeBron James’ teammate in the All-Star Game on Sunday night, Anthony Davis headed back to the New Orleans Pelicans and into the unknown. The Pelicans don’t play again until Friday, when they visit the Pacers in Indiana. Davis will presumably

The NBA’s winningest coach Don Nelson was sporting a fresh look during a press conference alongside former Golden State Warriors players Jason Richardson and Stephen Jackson. Nelson, who was inducted into to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012, was taking questions ahead of the Warriors’ game

At the break, the Milwaukee Bucks hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference, just one game ahead of the Raptors. With the next three teams separated by just a game and some serious upset potential near the bottom of the top-eight, it’s tough to say who will represent the East in the NBA Finals.

Khris Middleton connected with a clutch three-pointer in the final minute to help the Milwaukee Bucks score a 98-97 win over East rivals the Boston Celtics. With 35.5 seconds remaining and the score tied at 95-95, Bucks center Brook Lopez held possessi…