San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and an East playoff race full of injury questions.
Draymond Green clarified his "slave master mentality" comments made earlier this week, saying "I can't say James Dolan is a racist."
The Knicks lifted their ban on Charles Oakley on Tuesday, sources told ESPN, but Oakley says he just wants an apology. The former Knicks star said he is "in pain now. I'm hurt."
The NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, makers of the mega-popular NBA 2K video game, are partnering to form an esports league centered around the NBA 2K series, officials told ESPN.com.
Commissioner Adam Silver said fans can expect the NBA to play more contests in Mexico and that the league also is exploring the possibility of adding a franchise in Mexico City.
Adam Silver revealed Thursday the NBA will take a look at speeding up the end of games, with a focus on retaining younger fans who "have increasingly short attention spans."
