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Bronny on LeBron's Lakers exit: 'He's got his own path'
Bronny James said he hasn't spoken much to his father, LeBron, about the decision to leave the Lakers this summer, but said he's excited to face him on Christmas.[read more]
Kessler talks up retooled Lakers' title hopes behind 'nasty' defense
New addition Walker Kessler is convinced the Lakers have the right guys to be "a nasty defensive team" and a contender in the Western Conference this season.[read more]
💰 Flagg's 1-of-1 rookie debut patch card sells for record $8.04M
The card was sold in early Friday morning at 2 a.m. ET.[read more]
Tatum 'comfortable' leading new-look Celtics post-Brown trade
Jayson Tatum says he's thankful for his time with Jaylen Brown and the success they shared but feels comfortable leading the new-look Celtics this season.[read more]
Ex-NBA champ JR Smith in jail on family violence charge
Former NBA champion JR Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a charge of assault causing "bodily injury family violence."[read more]
LeBron envisioned joining Knicks but nixed idea after historic title
LeBron James told ESPN that he envisioned joining the Knicks as a free agent this summer but nixed the idea after New York won the NBA title.[read more]
NBA champion Knicks still undecided if they will visit White House
The Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump.[read more]
Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-$13B range
The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.[read more]
76ers say 'sacrifice' key to success after offseason additions
The 76ers say they are comfortable with making sacrifices for the benefit of the team after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in the offseason.[read more]
Haliburton 'ready to go' as Pacers aim to bounce back from gap year
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton says he won't have any restrictions as he returns from the torn Achilles that has kept him off the court for more than a year.[read more]