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Wolves' Edwards joins Wilt, MJ after dropping 40 in another opener
Anthony Edwards joined legends Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers.[read more]
➡️ Go inside the L.A. home of LeBron and Savannah James
From LeBron's trophies to Savannah's heartbeat necklace, the couple talked about the things that meant the most to them.[read more]
Luka: Lakers' 'ceiling is even higher,' pairs with Kessler for blowout
For the Lakers, who have installed Luka Doncic as the heir to LeBron James and rebuilt their roster around him, the early results in a 127-105 win over the Warriors were a promising sign of things to come.[read more]
Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss
Following an opening night blowout loss to the Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo preached trust as the primary area that needs improvement for the new-look Heat.[read more]
Emotional Haliburton leads Pacers' gritty win in long-awaited return from Achilles tear
An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he led the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans.[read more]
Clippers dedicate opening win over Kings to banned Ballmer
The Clippers are determined to stay together in the absence of banned owner Steve Ballmer and started the season by routing the Kings 121-96.[read more]
Warriors rookie Lendeborg says he 'lost all respect' for Luka after testy matchup
Yaxel Lendeborg said it was an "interesting first game for me" after defending the Lakers superstar in his professional debut.[read more]
Two steps too many: Refs confirm LaMelo traveled en route to 3-point make
The association that represents NBA referees confirmed that LaMelo Ball took two steps too many and traveled in widely seen clip from Wednesday night's win over Miami.[read more]
The tortoise and the Thunder: How patience made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an MVP
The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.[read more]
Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era
For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he's gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.[read more]