What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.
One bold prediction for every NBA team in 2026
Kevin O’Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade hypotheticals—like Anthony Davis to Atlanta and Giannis possibly landing with the Knicks—to unique player trajectories, Kevin predicts potential statistical trends, trade rumors and team dynamics for the upcoming year.
(0:52) Hawks prediction
(2:52) Mavericks prediction
(4:51) Lakers prediction
(8:28) Nuggets prediction
(10:07) Spurs prediction
(13:48) Nets prediction
(14:13) Thunder prediction
(15:13) Celtics prediction
(16:16) Pacers prediction
(17:21) Pelicans prediction
(18:57) Rockets prediction
(20:23) Warriors prediction
(21:58) Trail Blazers prediction
(22:56) 76ers prediction
(24:07) Clippers prediction
(26:13) Heat prediction
(27:17) Hornets prediction
(28:13) Wizards prediction
(29:41) Jazz prediction
(32:02) Timberwolves prediction
(35:31) Grizzlies prediction
(37:03) Kings prediction
(38:22) Bulls prediction
(39:57) Raptors prediction
(40:51) Pistons prediction
(42:05) Suns prediction
(42:39) Magic prediction
(43:20) Cavaliers prediction
(44:36) Knicks & Bucks predictions
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Redick, Doncic say refs allowed Pistons fouling
After the Pistons turned what had been a tight game for most of Tuesday night into a 128-106 rout, Lakers coach JJ Redick admitted the officiating affected his team.
Jokic avoids serious knee injury, to miss 4 weeks
Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee hyperextension Monday night against the Heat and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the Nuggets announced Tuesday.
Bulls' Josh Giddey out at least two weeks with hamstring strain
The Chicago Bulls will be without their two leading scorers for at least the next week, and in Josh Giddey’s case, it will be longer.
Giddey has a strained left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the Bulls announced. Although it’s a safe bet he will be out longer than that. Chicago also will be without point guard Coby White for the next week due to calf soreness. Both suffered their injuries Monday night in a loss to the Timberwolves.
Injury Updates:
Josh Giddey (left hamstring strain) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.Coby White (right calf tightness) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Zach Collins (right toe sprain) will be re-evaluated in 10 days. pic.twitter.com/CSyanAa5CU
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 31, 2025
The Bulls have a packed schedule with nine games in the next 14 days.
Giddey and White are tied for the team lead in scoring, averaging 19.2 points per game. Giddey also leads the team with nine assists a game (White is at 4.7) and the Australian is dragging 7.8 rebounds a game. Giddey is a borderline All-Star in the Eastern Conference, although his play has trailed off since a fast start.
The Bulls have built an ethos around depth and having the next man step up, at least that has been the plan of executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas, who believes that having 9-10 good players is better in the regular season than having a couple of great players but then a sharp talent drop off. That will get put to the test in the next couple of weeks.
The Bulls have lost their last two games but won five in a row before that and sit ninth in the East at 15-17. They are just 1.5 games above falling out of the play-in entirely, with one of the teams chasing them being a Milwaukee side that just got Giannis Antetokounmpo back.
NBA’s Christmas viewership hits 15-year high
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday, with more than 47 million tuning in to watch at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN
Hornets’ Bridges injures ankle in loss to Bucks
Hornets forward Miles Bridges left the game against the Bucks on Monday with a right ankle injury.
Betting buzz: NBA MVP favorite Nikola Jokic off the board after knee injury
Jokic’s knee injury puts him in jeopardy of missing too many games to qualify for the MVP award.
23 years, 23 photos: A visual history of LeBron James’ career
From The Block to poster dunks, here’s a look back at the 23 photos that define James’ 23-year NBA career.
Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams suspended for fight
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams received a one-game suspension for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night’s game.