EuroLeague members reject NBA's formal offer to merge into a single NBA Europe operation
The rejection complicates the NBA's plan to plant teams in Europe, though the league says its NBA Europe plans will continue.
ESPN · +5 outlets
76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti out for season with torn right Achilles
The preseason injury thins an already shallow Philadelphia frontcourt weeks before the regular season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely with health issue; Kerr says he hasn't seen him
Golden State's biggest offseason addition has yet to practice as the team's injury concerns grow in the preseason.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Karl-Anthony Towns says Knicks extension before the season 'don't look good'
Talks between Towns and New York have reportedly stalled over money, raising questions about his long-term future with the team.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Blazers owner Tom Dundon tells season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland
The message is the new owner's first broad address to the fan base since taking over the franchise.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes on-air story about Joel Embiid
James publicly disputed the broadcaster's account of him calling out Embiid for lateness, prompting an apology.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Clippers' Max Strus out at least four weeks with partial plantar fascia tear
The wing's absence removes a rotation shooter from Los Angeles early in the preseason.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Victor Wembanyama reportedly declining American media interviews ahead of the season
An ESPN analyst says the Spurs star does not want to discuss the Finals as he manages his public role in the league.
The Big Lead · +9 outlets
Hornets shut down Coby White for remainder of preseason with left calf strain
Charlotte will be without its guard for the rest of exhibition play after the injury occurred in training camp.
ESPN · +6 outlets
ESPN BPI projects all 30 NBA teams, with Timberwolves at 48 wins and 95.5% playoff odds
The season-long projection model sets early win and playoff baselines for every team.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Haliburton buys Iowa State student section tickets for Pacers preseason return to Ames
The Pacers guard returned to his alma mater for his first game in nearly 16 months and covered tickets for students.
ESPN · +13 outlets
NBA's new lottery rules aimed at curbing tanking: what they change this season
The league adjusted lottery odds in an effort to reduce late-season losing, with ripple effects on draft strategy.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Clippers' Brandon Ingram gets encouraging injury update ahead of the season
Los Angeles received positive news on the wing's status, though he and others sat out recent preseason action.
BasketNews.com · +8 outlets
Heat partner with Rockstar Games on Grand Theft Auto VI promotional event
Miami will host a Night Vice City themed event the night before the game's Nov. 19 release.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Celtics address Jayson Tatum injury question as preseason opens
Boston gave an update on its star forward's status ahead of the exhibition schedule.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
NBA experiments with 'smart basketball' technology that could change officiating
The league is testing sensor-laden balls to assist referees and gather new in-game data.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
Luka Doncic sits out preseason game with quad injury scare
The star guard was held out of exhibition play after the injury, with the team managing his load.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Mavericks head to China for preseason opener billed as a 'fact-finding mission'
Dallas plays its first exhibition games abroad as part of the NBA's international schedule.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets