NBA News
Latest headlines and breaking stories for Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Stay up to date with updates from ESPN.
Nuggets, Pacers to face off in Mexico City next season
The NBA is sending Denver and Indiana to Mexico City for a regular-season game Nov. 7, the league said Thursday.
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Hornets' Ball any further
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn't need to be "penalized more moving forward" in the wake of the Hornets star's fine for tripping Miami's Bam Adebayo.
LeBron looks forward to sharing floor with Bronny in playoffs
LeBron James is looking forward to sharing the floor with son Bronny James in the playoffs when the Lakers face the Rockets.
Wizards expect coach Brian Keefe to remain on sideline
The Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA's worst record.
2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham awards eligible; Edwards denied
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards' challenge was declined.
Jones' change-of-plea hearing set for April 28 in gambling case
Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
2025-26 NBA championship odds: Thunder, Celtics favored in respective conferences
The Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.
Chris Paul trolls Clippers after LA loses in play-in tournament
The LA Clippers had their season end Wednesday night, and an ex-Clipper made sure to rub salt in the wound.
Hawks backup C Landale out for beginning of series vs. Knicks
Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale will miss at least the first two weeks of the NBA playoffs because of his sprained right ankle.
Kawhi mum on Clippers future, 'not stressing' NBA's Aspiration probe
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss his future with the Clippers after Wednesday's play-in loss and said he's "not stressing" the NBA's investigation into his deal with Aspiration.