The scrappy New Orleans Pelicans dropped their season opener to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers, but Yves Missi provided a major silver lining in Jamahl Mosley’s official debut. Posting 13 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals against Ivica Zubac was impressive, but more importantly, it looked naturally easy for someone who started […]
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Devin Booker tried to think positively after the Suns' ugly opening-night loss to the Trail Blazers, but it's not like he had a choice. This is his reality now.
The Nuggets' championship odds are much lower than in the last couple of years. That's probably for the better.
Yaxel Lendeborg made waves with his comments on Luka Doncic, but the Golden State Warriors clearly aren't as bothered as outsiders appear to be.
Jonathan Kuminga's ability to thrive in a complementary role has long been questioned, but Wednesday's game against the Heat showed that he's up for the task.
The Cavaliers got what they wanted in Peyton Watson, but losing Max Strus could leave Cleveland regretting what it gave up to get him.
After spoiling the New York Knicks’ banner-raising ceremony with a win on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers (1-0) play at home for the first time, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown set to make their Philly debuts on Thursday night…
LeBron James is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, but why didn't he return to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2026-27 NBA season?
The fairytale story of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2026-27 NBA season didn’t come to fruition after all. Now, the ‘ King ‘ is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers , a direct competitor of the Cavs in the Eastern Conference.
LeBron James did not return to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2026–27 NBA season because he inste...
Brooklyn Nets fans had little reason to get out of their seats during Wednesday’s 110-103 season-opening loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The few moments of electricity in the building came courtesy of No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. Brown put together a modest stat line during the loss, scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting with […]
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Years after Mavericks breakup, it's all love between former teammates Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson.
Charles Barkley sees no reason for Troy Aikman to aim his frustration at Joe Buck as uncertainty surrounds his ESPN future. During Wednesday’s appearance on Unfiltered, the 97.5 The Fanatic program, Barkley challenged the idea that Buck bears responsibility for securing his longtime broadcast partner’s next contract, AwfulAnnouncing reports. “I’m very disappointed in Troy Aikman, […]
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LeBron James has a big night ahead of him. The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener, the team he was playing for when his daughter was born. Before any of that, though, the 41-year-old had a more important thing to do, wishing Zhuri a happy birthday. Zhuri Nova […]
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It’s been four months since Sophie Cunningham’s viral ESPN interview. Her comments about trans athlete participation have triggered a wider debate and a conversation that has now reached the Senate. While the conversation had calmed down after the FIBA World Cup break, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s letter to Congress introduced some new voices in the […]
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A tortoise statue shares space with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trophies at home. For the Oklahoma City Thunder star, that gift from general manager Sam Presti represents a lesson that arrived long before the championship. Speaking to ESPN before Oklahoma City’s opener against San Antonio, Gilgeous-Alexander recalled visiting Presti’s office expecting a substantial reading assignment. Instead, the […]
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The 76ers already saw some completely new things from Anfernee Simons in only his first game.
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić had quite the back-and-forth during Wednesday night's season-opener for both teams, with Lendeborg ultimately getting hit with a technical foul.
NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers’ pursuit of Jaylen Brown this summer ultimately led them to sign LeBron James ahead of the 2026-27 season. Then, the 76ers spoiled ring night for the defending champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, beating them 106-100 on Opening Night. James discussed how Brown’s presence impacts the 76ers, […]
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As the Golden State Warriors endured a frustrating season-opening loss, head coach Steve Kerr resorted to accusing the referees of giving Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers a clear home court advantage. With the Warriors trailing the Lakers 81-59 midway through the third quarter Wednesday night, Kerr pulled rookie Yaxel Lendeborg aside to offer…
The NBA’s message to its television partners is straightforward: Give fans more reasons to enjoy the basketball. As the league enters the second season of its agreements with ESPN, NBC and Amazon, executives say the emphasis is on explaining the game, introducing its stars and making broadcasts feel like events. In an examination of the […]
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During Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, things grew chippy when Luka Dončić and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg engaged in some verbal sparring as Dončić gave Lendeborg an early Welcome To The League moment. Last season, Dončić and then-Brooklyn Nets wing Ziaire Williams got a little heated while Los Angeles […]
AJ Dybantsa’s regular season debut with the Wizards won’t occur on Friday vs. Toronto, tweets Josh Robbins of The Athletic. The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft has been ruled out for the second straight contest as he continues to recover from a left ankle sprain he suffered last week in Washington’s preseason […]
Game Info When: Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC Injury Report Raptors: Nate Bittle – Out (Foot) Wizards: AJ Dybansta – Out (Ankle), Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip) Pregame notes After winning the season opener, the Wizards take on […]
Rudy Gobert finished the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season opener without making a field goal. He attempted just two shots and scored […]
Update (12:07 p.m. ET, Thursday): The probable starting goaltender for the Islanders has changed. Semyon Varlamov, not Ilya Sorokin, is set to start...
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut. Afterward, he was more interested in discussing what he hadn’t done well enough. Miami lost 131-106 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, an opening-night disappointment that prompted Antetokounmpo to question his new team’s effort and response to adversity. “We got to trust each other. When things don’t […]
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