Whiteside's role changes but production doesn't as Heat prep for playoffs 11:14 PM ET Michael WallaceESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA print MIAMI -- For nearly two months, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside came off the bench to set franchise records, post the best numbers of his … [Read more...]

Golden State Warriors tie the NBA record for wins in a season The Golden State Warriors have equaled the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ record for wins in a season, and they’ve still got a little room to move. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The defending champs topped San Antonio on Sunday night by a 92-86 score, in San Antonio’s building, running its … [Read more...]

James Harden takes over like his idol, Kobe Bryant 8:32 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print HOUSTON -- While all these games for the iconic Los Angeles … [Read more...]

Medically challenged Mavericks still have to earn their way in 8:17 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print LOS ANGELES -- The Dallas Mavericks have encountered plenty of potholes during their path to the playoffs. Of course, the final step isn’t … [Read more...]

What's at stake in tonight's Warriors-Spurs game 1:03 PM ET print The Golden State Warriors play their 81st game of the season Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs (7 p.m. ET, NBATV) as they continue their quest for the single-season wins record while the Spurs look to remain unbeaten at home. Here are some things to watch for in Sunday night's showdown: The Warriors' … [Read more...]

What's the Warriors' secret sauce (other than, you know, historic shooting)? Team dinners! 1:00 PM ET Jordan BrennerESPN The Magazine contributing writer Close Brenner writes for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN Insider. He covers the NBA and college basketball. print The fabulous team chemistry the Warriors exhibit on the court extends far off of it. Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty … [Read more...]

NBA playoff push: What's at stake Sunday? 11:03 AM ET print The 2015-16 season has hit the homestretch, and teams are jockeying for positioning, fighting for their postseason lives or going for records. Each day, ESPN.com will have a snapshot of the games affecting the NBA playoff picture. Here's what's at stake Sunday: Hornets-Wizards, noon ET What's at stakePlayoff seeding: The … [Read more...]

Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Awards & Rest 1 game: Nuggets, Warriors, Knicks, Blazers 2 games: Every other team The lottery teams have been very weird and Sam Hinkie is probably shaking his head right now. In particular, the Magic have played really well lately, going 5-2 in their last seven games. More impressively, they’ve beat teams with a lot to play for — the Heat, Grizzlies, Pacers and … [Read more...]

D-Wade, CP3, Melo share toast for Kobe Bryant 12:50 PM ET print During his farewell tour that concludes next week, Kobe Bryant has been showered with adoration befitting his status as one of the NBA's greatest ever. But so far, the grandest and most star-studded celebration of all was also the lowest-profile, taking place during a private dinner in Toronto on Saturday night of All-Star … [Read more...]

Kobe visits Houston for last time 9:55 AM ET print There are only three games left on Kobe Bryant's farewell tour, and he makes his final visit to Houston on Sunday when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets. There will be plenty of familiar faces in the building for Bryant, as the Rockets current roster includes three former Lakers: Trevor Ariza, Andrew Goudelock, and … [Read more...]