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Why Wemby is still No. 1 in category/roto rankings
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for roto and category leagues, following the latest news on LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama.[read more]
Pickups: Jabari Smith Jr., Naji Marshall, Ace Bailey jump out
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster.[read more]
🏀 30 teams, seven tiers: How league stacks up
ESPN's Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton sort NBA teams into seven tiers based on outlook for success at the end of the regular season and beyond.[read more]
LeBron debuts vs. Jazz, begins record 23rd year
Lakers star LeBron James will make his season debut against the Jazz on Tuesday night.[read more]
Cavs fined $100K for resting Mitchell, Mobley
The Cavaliers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA's player participation policy by sitting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley for "rest."[read more]
Jordan gifts $10M to medical center to honor mom
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina to honor his mother Deloris.[read more]
LeBron out, Curry unlikely to play in '28 Olympics
In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he'll be "watching" the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry "highly" doubts he'll participate in the Games for the reigning Olympic champions.[read more]
Sources: Spurs' Castle (hip flexor) out 1-2 weeks
Spurs second-year guard Stephon Castle will be reevaluated in one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after an MRI revealed a left hip flexor strain.[read more]
Sources: Giannis out 1-2 weeks with groin strain
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]
Kerr worried NBA's upped pace leading to injuries
Steve Kerr said he's "very concerned" that the NBA's increased pace of play combined with a condensed schedule is leading to an increase in soft tissue injuries.[read more]