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LeBron on 10-point Sixers debut: Still adjusting, but 'the game is the game'
LeBron James, who joined the 76ers this summer, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half of his debut with Philadelphia.[read more]
Haliburton hopes to finally fix Lillard relationship after stolen Dame Time celly
Tyrese Haliburton said he wishes his relationship with Damian Lillard could be repaired after the Pacers star stole Lillard's Dame Time celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament.[read more]
Retired Westbrook wants to carry torch for L.A. Olympics
Retired NBA player and Olympic gold medal winner Russell Westbrook said he wants to carry the torch when his native Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.[read more]
Warriors, Podziemski agree to 5-year, $110M extension
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]
Kyrie makes long-awaited return, dazzles in Mavs' China preseason game
Kyrie Irving dazzled in his return to the Mavericks, scoring 17 points in his first game in 586 days.[read more]
Lakers center Kessler nears preseason debut after full practice
Walker Kessler is closing in on making his preseason debut with the Lakers after he was a full participant in practice Sunday.[read more]
Kings' Raynaud avoids serious injury, reevaluated in 2 weeks
Kings second-year center Maxime Raynaud will be reevaluated in two weeks with a patellar subluxation in his right knee.[read more]
'Disappointed' Towns says Knicks tabling extension talks 'news to me'
Karl-Anthony Towns responded to the Knicks' statement that they are tabling all extension talks until later in the season, saying he was "disappointed."[read more]
👀 How new NBA lottery rules could impact this season
How could the changes aimed at circumventing tanking likely affect on-court outcomes this season?[read more]
The Pistons need Jalen Duren, and Duren needs the Pistons. Now? The pressure is on
After agreeing to a five-year, $200 million deal, how will Duren and Detroit move forward?[read more]