Buss siblings formally file suit against Jeanie Buss over sale of Lakers shares
The five siblings seeking to sell the family's remaining Lakers stake filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss, escalating an ownership dispute over
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NBA and FIBA say NBA Europe plan proceeds after EuroLeague owners reject merger
The league and its global governing body said they will continue with the NBA Europe project despite EuroLeague team owners voting down a merger offer this week
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Kyrie Irving to return for Mavericks preseason games in China after 19-month absence
Irving is set to play in Dallas's China preseason slate, ending a 19-month layoff caused by an ACL tear and a December 2025 calf strain that delayed his return
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Tyrese Haliburton returns after 472 days, plays 16 minutes in Pacers preseason game
The Pacers star scored seven points in his first game in more than 16 months following a torn Achilles, playing at his college alma mater.
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Sixers plan to play LeBron James and full starting five Thursday vs. Nets
Philadelphia intends to debut its new-look starting lineup in preseason action against Brooklyn, with Joel Embiid also set to play.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he is the NBA's best player, addresses foul-baiting talk
The two-time MVP made the claim in a TIME magazine cover interview while pushing back on the 'foul merchant' narrative around his game.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buys stake in LaLiga's Atletico Madrid
The Thunder guard and two-time NBA MVP became a shareholder in the Spanish club, extending NBA player investment into European soccer ownership.
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Karl-Anthony Towns says Knicks extension chances 'don't look good' before season
The Knicks center said a new deal is unlikely before the regular season, fueling trade speculation around New York's frontcourt.
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Luka Doncic takes blame for hamstring injury that ended Lakers season
The Lakers star said he regrets the stubborn decision-making he believes contributed to the season-ending hamstring injury that cost Los Angeles its playoff run
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Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic to miss at least a month with right foot injury
Utah will open the season without its starting center, who is sidelined by a toe/foot injury expected to cost him at least a month.
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SGA, Jokic, Wembanyama, Doncic and Cunningham named first-team All-NBA
The five-player first team reflects the league's current MVP tier entering the 2026-27 season.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo makes bold claim about his all-time NBA ranking
The Bucks star told campers where he places himself among the greatest players in league history.
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Donovan Mitchell defends James Harden against 'BS' narratives before Year 18
The Cavaliers guard pushed back on criticism of his teammate and argued Harden's career warrants comparison to the game's elite.
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Blazers owner Tom Dundon tells fans he intends to bring a championship to Portland
The new owner addressed season-ticket holders amid scrutiny of the franchise's direction.
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New NBA lottery rules aimed at curbing tanking could reshape this season
The revised lottery odds change the incentives for teams at the bottom of the standings, with potential on-court effects this season.
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Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James disputes story about calling out Embiid
The broadcaster apologized for the fallout from a story James has since refuted, an unusual public spat between a league figure and its most famous player.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum says he is 'much more confident' in injury recovery
The Boston star addressed his rehab progress and his on-court identity ahead of the season.
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Damian Lillard returns to Trail Blazers, outlines 2026-27 goals with Portland
The veteran guard discussed his goals in his return to Portland as the franchise recalibrates under new ownership.
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