ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins didn't hold back following the Houston Rockets ' 101-94 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of their first-round Western Conference series.

Potential top-five pick Darius Acuff Jr. has made his NBA Draft intentions official. The Arkansas guard said on ESPN’s “NBA Today” on Wednesday he would enter the 2026 NBA Draft. Acuff is considered a surefire lottery pick and could even be the second guard taken in June.

Legendary ESPN commentator Mark Jones will call his final game for the network in April as the NBA and WNBA broadcast great moves on. The sports media veteran joined ESPN back in 1990 and is currently one of the longest-tenured commentators.

A new insight into the date for Lakers star Luka Doncic to return from his hamstring injury just appeared without getting much attention.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to go up 2-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns. The Thunder routed the Suns 119-94 in Game 1. Oklahoma City is heavily favored at -17.5 with an over/under of 215.

Game summary of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA game, final score 111-97, from April 21, 2026 on ESPN.

Tonight’s NBA Playoff slate features the Orlando Magic taking on the Detroit Pistons in this highly anticipated game two clash. Orlando leads the series 1-0. The tip is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m.

Mark Jones’ time at ESPN is over. Jones, who’s been calling games for ESPN for 36 years, will leave the network before the playoffs, The Athletic reported Friday. His last broadcast will be Sunday’s Celtics-Magic game at 6 p.m. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported that Jones left by choice, though it’s unclear why.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis but added he'd like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville in an effort to widen the team's fan base. Get ready for the Magic to take on the Pistons and Suns to ...

A First Team All-American Razorback is turning pro. Darius Acuff Jr. was on ESPN’s NBA Today this afternoon. The Arkansas guard declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. Acuff Jr. averaged 23 points, 6 assists,

Lakers star Austin Reaves has begun on-court work as he recovers from an oblique strain, but Luka Doncic remains out indefinitely, according to ESPN.