NBA Basketball

Sources: Suns loading up with 3 1st-round picks

The Suns -- among the preferred trade destinations for Heat star Jimmy Butler -- are trading their 2031 first-rounder to the Jazz for three first-rounders, sources said.

Shooter's touch: Wemby-designed courts debut

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama unveiled a gift of sorts to his hometown of Le Chesnay, France, a pair of outdoor courts that were built to the specifications that he wanted and sketched out himself.

Hawks' Risacher (adductor) out at least 1 week

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 draft, will sit out at least another week due to a strained left adductor, the team said Tuesday.

Warriors drubbed in worst home loss of Kerr era

After suffering the worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era, a 125-85 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Monday at Chase Center, Stephen Curry told reporters he'd like to see if the Golden State Warriors "can keep ourselves afloat until we get some guys back."

Pels pull off largest comeback in franchise history

The Pelicans erased a 25-point Utah lead and beat the Jazz 123-119 in overtime Monday night.

Sources: Rookies Buzelis, Castle in dunk contest

Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle have committed to two of the four spots in the slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN on Monday.

Five players most likely to be traded

NBA execs weigh in on the players not named Jimmy Butler who are likely to be traded, and why a member of LeBron James' inner circle is advising a multibillion-dollar hoops venture.