Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 12, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder insist they haven't been perfect during their NBA title defense. The Thunder completed their second straight series sweep of the spring Monday night when they held off the resilient Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 of the second round. Oklahoma City went 8-0 against LeBron James and the Lakers this season — and the defending champs are also 8-0 in these playoffs after back-to-back routs of Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Fantasy hoops analyst Dan Titus examines the potential fantasy fits for the rookie class with the NBA Draft order set.

The Sixers have the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The writing was on the wall for the Mavs’ season, but Cooper Flagg’s ROY bid was still in play

Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio SpursDate: May 12th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CDTLocation: Frost Bank CenterTelevision Coverage: NBC, Peacock After four games of chaos, blood pressure spikes, blown opportunities, sudden reversals, superstar theater, and at least one officiating decision that will be discussed in San Antonio like it was the Zapruder film, the Minnesota Timberwolves and […]

Closer to home, their are more lessons to heed.

Could LeBron take his talents to Golden State? New York? Cleveland? Or will he return to Los Angeles?

Our staff of writers weighs in on the question of the offseason

Retirement? Knicks? Warriors? Cavs? What’s next for LeBron?

With tournament expansion making it easier than ever to make the Big Dance, two of the sport's top coaches are scheduling more aggressively

Khamzat Chimaev's team told ESPN that the fighter is "obsessed" with an immediate title rematch against Sean Strickland, adding it's "the only fight he will accept right now."

Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe are powering up the rankings heading into the All-Star Race.

O’Neale outperformed expectations this season despite being an obviously flawed player on an obviously flawed team.

Will the Landlord keep collecting rent in Dallas?

If this is it for LeBron James as a Laker, he can walk away with pride.

Testing and measurements are starting to roll in from the NBA Draft Combine. For this mock draft, the fun likely starts at pick No. 5 when the Clippers are on the clock

Attorneys for the accused driver in the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau argued that charges should be dismissed over a discrepancy in blood alcohol level reporting.

Jody Demling, who has called 11 Preakness winners, reveals his 2026 Preakness Stakes picks for Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park with Golden Tempo not in the field following Monday's Preakness post draw

Will LeBron James announce his retirement before the 2026-27 season following the Lakers' series sweep against the Thunder?

After the Lakers' elimination Monday night, James said he doesn't 'know what the future holds' for him yet

The 2026 WNBA season kicked off with upsets and breakout performances. See where your favorite team ranks after opening weekend.

Dream-Wings headlines a three-game Tuesday night in the WNBA.

New Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz has a unique talent for identifying talent at all levels of the NBA Draft.

Might have to sweat this one out

With 30 days until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut?

In the Indiana Fever’s first stride towards WNBA glory against Dallas, all they got was a wake-up call. The team didn’t just lose the game, even after scoring 100+ points on the night.

Ripped for a draft day trade and for cutting a fan favorite, the Valkyries' 2-0 start reversed the narrative.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments signal approval of expansion — and a belief the fundamentals of March Madness remain intact.

OKC is an out-of-control freight train at this point.

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.