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Seven preseason assumptions already being challenged
The fantasy basketball experts go over what hasn't gone as planned during the opening week of the NBA season.[read more]
How good can Cooper Flagg be in Year 2? Our experts weigh in
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody explain what to expect from the young Mavericks star -- and how good he can be -- in his second NBA season.[read more]
Debunk or double down? Judging 10 early-season overreactions
A 29-year-old is the NBA's next breakout star. Miami's Giannis era is already cooked. And so are the Thunder, Knicks and Warriors. Which overreactions are valid?[read more]
Jokic notches 200th career triple-double, now 10 behind Westbrook for NBA lead
Denver's Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 200th career triple-double Wednesday night as the Nuggets beat the Pelicans. He needs 10 more to supplant the retired Russell Westbrook as the NBA leader.[read more]
Hornets bench Reid at half for not meeting 'our standards'
Hornets newly acquired forward Naz Reid was benched at halftime of Wednesday's loss to the Pistons for not meeting the team's standards.[read more]
🏀 Inside the stunning 72-hour Lakers sale and the uncertainty that still looms
Three days of secret talks resulted in Mark Walter flipping the Lakers -- and reignited yet another round of bickering among the six Buss siblings.[read more]
Giannis wins first with Heat behind 24-18 night; Bam sets rebounding mark
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first victory with the Heat, who watched Bam Adebayo become the franchise's rebounding leader.[read more]
Pacers' Haliburton out at least 2 weeks with hamstring strain
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 21.8 points, has a "mild" strained left hamstring and will miss at least two weeks, coach Rick Carlisle said.[read more]
Wolves say Edwards will be 'good as new' after knee surgery
The Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards will be "good as new" following arthroscopic surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee.[read more]
Kerr, Finch want NBA to alter how it calls flopping techs
Chris Finch and Steve Kerr expressed a desire for the league to alter the way it calls flopping violations, saying it should focus more on offense.[read more]