Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to undergo knee procedure, out up to 2 months
The absence of Minnesota's franchise cornerstone for roughly two months reshapes the Western Conference race early in the season.
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Raptors' Kawhi Leonard to miss weeks with left knee swelling
Toronto loses its star forward for an extended stretch, adding to an unusually broad early-season injury wave.
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Thunder lose Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries, face guard shortage
Oklahoma City must weigh trades or internal options with two starting guards sidelined for months.
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Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal sports betting case
The former NBA guard's plea deal is a significant test of how the league and federal prosecutors treat player involvement in betting schemes.
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Jazz's Jaren Jackson Jr. out 6-8 weeks with torn MCL; Markkanen day-to-day
Utah loses two frontcourt players, deepening a big-man shortage only weeks into the season.
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Jayson Tatum hits OT buzzer-beater, scores 40 as Celtics edge Nets
Tatum's first 40-point game since returning from an Achilles tear capped a dramatic overtime win and revived talk of Boston's ceiling.
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Knicks get first win of season, beating previously unbeaten Pistons 111-97
New York's defense ended a three-game skid and denied Detroit a 4-0 start.
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Lakers' 72-hour sale to Mark Walter detailed as Buss family tension persists
New reporting describes secret talks behind the record Lakers sale and lingering disputes among the Buss siblings.
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WNBA Finals scheduling mess draws criticism as Dream blame league over midday game
A scheduling and venue conflict around a Finals game has become a flashpoint over how the NBA and WNBA manage the league's growth.
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Lakers drop first game of season as Trail Blazers win shootout behind Doncic's 41
Luka Doncic's 41 points were not enough as Portland handed Los Angeles its first loss, prompting pointed postgame comments from JJ Redick.
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LeBron James returns to Indiana to face Pacers as Philadelphia experiment draws scrutiny
LeBron's season with the 76ers and his history against Indiana headline a marquee matchup amid rising expectations in Philadelphia.
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Bam Adebayo says he is the 'scapegoat' for Heat's 0-4 start
Miami's worst start in nearly two decades has put its captain and roster construction under scrutiny.
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Hornets to retire Muggsy Bogues' No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11
Charlotte honors the shortest player in NBA history and its franchise leader in assists, steals and minutes.
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Trade chatter grows around Grizzlies' Ty Jerome, Warriors' Mikal Bridges and Lakers' Dalton Knecht
Early injuries around the league have sparked speculation about which contenders will pursue reinforcements.
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OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces added burden with injured teammates out
With Jalen Williams sidelined, Oklahoma City's MVP candidacy hopes rest even more heavily on its star guard.
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Former NBA player Jason Williams' $515 card break yields $8.04M Cooper Flagg rookie card
The sale underscores how rapidly trading-card markets have grown around top NBA rookies.
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Timberwolves' injury crisis looms over Warriors matchup; Edwards' absence examined
Local coverage frames the leaguewide injury wave through Minnesota's upcoming game against Golden State.
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WNBA fans and media call Game 6 scheduling debacle deeply embarrassing
Critics say the league and the Dream share responsibility for a Finals game played in a half-empty arena at midday.
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