Briefing: LeBron says no interest in Vegas expansion bid
Strategic angle: LeBron James has decided against pursuing ownership in a potential NBA franchise in Las Vegas.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
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Briefing: Other shoe drops: Caruso T'd up for desperate D
Strategic angle: Thunder guard Alex Caruso was called for goaltending and a technical foul for an illegal defensive move after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Miami (Ohio) gets first tourney win since 1999
Strategic angle: Miami (Ohio) beat SMU on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA tournament victory in 27 years.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Sources: WNBA cap set to top $10M by end of CBA
Strategic angle: The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Pistons' Cunningham leaves win with back spasms
Strategic angle: Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, a top contender for this season's NBA MVP, exited the game against the Wizards due to back spasms.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Prairie View A&M's run continues in First Four win
Strategic angle: Prairie View A&M earns its first NCAA tournament victory with a 67-55 triumph over Lehigh.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Duke likely without Ngongba for tourney opener
Strategic angle: Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: From Peter Suder to Cameron Boozer: Ranking the top 50 players in men's March Madness
Strategic angle: From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: NBA Power Rankings: Sixth men, rookies and unsung heroes for all 30 teams
Strategic angle: From rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, NBA insiders break down each team's unsung hero this season.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: 2026 NBA playoff picture: Standings, tiebreakers, projections as Thunder clinch playoff berth
Strategic angle: With less than a month to go before the start of the 2026 NBA playoffs, here's where things stand.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Biggest questions, projections and more: Storylines to watch ahead of NBA playoffs
Strategic angle: Our NBA Insiders answer the biggest questions facing contenders in the East and West as the regular season winds to a close.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Howard checks last box with first NCAAT win
Strategic angle: Howard held off a late surge from UMBC to earn the first NCAA tournament victory in program history, an 86-83 decision in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: FIBA World Cup: Caitlin Clark thrives in injury return; Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese push for roster spots
Strategic angle: Clark looks like she's ready to reclaim her place among the top guards in the WNBA
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Wolves' Edwards to miss time with knee soreness
Strategic angle: Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation, and he will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Pippen, Aldama have season-ending surgery
Strategic angle: Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Boozer among freshmen on All-America 1st team
Strategic angle: Duke forward Cameron Boozer is a unanimous first-team All-American in college basketball in voting released by The Associated Press.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Hawks fans rep Magic City despite nixed promo
Strategic angle: Hawks fans showed up in Magic City gear Monday night even though the NBA shut down the team's short-lived promotion with the well-known strip club.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Green galore: Revisiting NBA St. Patrick's Day uniforms of the past
Strategic angle: Taking a look back at notable St. Patrick's Day specific jerseys for NBA teams through the years.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Kerr wins 600th, fourth fastest among coaches
Strategic angle: Steve Kerr reached 600 wins in his 943rd regular-season game Monday night in Washington.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Sources: NBA eyes key 1st vote for expansion
Strategic angle: The NBA will hold a vote at the board of governors meetings next week to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.
Editorial Staff Mar 17