No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa exits Wizards preseason finale with ankle injury, evaluation pending
The first overall pick's status for Washington's season opener is uncertain after he landed awkwardly and left the game, an early blow to a rebuilding Wizards t
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Report: Heat complete trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami landed the two-time MVP in a blockbuster that reshapes the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
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Embiid says no one will 'take a back seat' on LeBron-led, star-heavy Sixers
With LeBron James now in Philadelphia, Embiid addressed how the team will manage roles among its stars as the regular season nears.
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Buss siblings file opposition to Jeanie Buss petition to remove them as trustees
The long-running Lakers ownership dispute continues in Los Angeles Superior Court, with five siblings fighting Jeanie Buss's effort to oust them as trustees.
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Report: LaMelo Ball trade to Timberwolves reason revealed
Reporting details the factors behind a reported deal sending LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, a major reshuffling of the Hornets' core.
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Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia trade barbs over framing of Phoenix tenure
Durant publicly pushed back on Ishbia's characterization of the Suns' acquisition of him, reviving debate over how that era ended.
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76ers convert 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall to two-way contract amid frontcourt injuries
Philadelphia adds center depth after frontcourt injuries, giving Fall a two-way slot ahead of the season opener.
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Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could join rare club of three straight NBA MVPs
The Thunder guard is positioned to chase a feat achieved by only a handful of players if he wins MVP again this season.
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ESPN intel: KAT extension talks, Seattle expansion steps, Orlando trade watch
Brian Windhorst's preseason reporting covers looming extension drama in New York, expansion progress toward Seattle and a potential Orlando trade decision.
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Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keep James Wiseman ahead of season opener
New York trimmed its roster by parting with the veteran guard while retaining the former No. 2 pick center for frontcourt depth.
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Spurs to open season with three-guard lineup against Thunder
San Antonio will start Fox, Castle and Harper alongside Vassell and Wembanyama in Tuesday's opener, signaling its backcourt-heavy approach.
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Report: Trump becomes first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game
The appearance marked a first for a sitting U.S. president at the Finals, drawing wide attention around the league.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther out with sprained knee, to be reevaluated in six weeks
Denver loses rotation depth on the wing for the opening weeks of the season after Strawther injured his left knee in preseason play.
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Magic hit with injury concerns: Franz Wagner limited, Noah Penda has partial hamstring tear
Orlando heads into the season dealing with multiple injuries, including a significant hamstring issue for Penda and a limited Wagner.
RotoWire · +3 outlets
Celtics' Jayson Tatum expects to suit up for Tuesday's season opener
Boston's star forward is on track to play in the opener and discussed getting back into the flow of a full season.
RotoWire · +13 outlets
Tyrese Haliburton returns, but Pacers' outlook remains unclear
Indiana gets its star guard back while questions persist about how the roster fits around him this season.
DAZN · +13 outlets
Report: Knicks, 76ers positioned behind favored Spurs and Thunder in Finals odds
Early season betting markets install San Antonio and Oklahoma City as the top championship favorites, with New York and Philadelphia in the next tier.
FOX Sports · +1 outlets
Lakers voted one of toughest teams to predict in annual NBA GM survey
The league's annual GM poll drew attention to Los Angeles's uncertain outlook, while also crediting Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and Milwaukee's draft haul.
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