Ernie Johnson to leave 'Inside the NBA' after 2026-27, his 37th season as host
Johnson, who has hosted the show since 1990, says the decision was his and cited ongoing heart issues, ending a long run atop the NBA's flagship studio show.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton out at least two weeks with mild hamstring strain
The injury sidelines an All-NBA guard averaging 21.8 points and adds to a league-wide early-season injury wave.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards has knee surgery, expected back at full strength
Minnesota says Edwards will be good as new after arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, though the absence could affect his supermax eligibility.
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NBA injury wave: 70-plus players on reports a week into the season
A historically large early-season injury list, including Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams, Kawhi Leonard and Haliburton, has become the dominant storyline of the
USA Today · +15 outlets
Inside the 72-hour sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter and lingering uncertainty
Three days of secret talks flipped the franchise and revived friction among the six Buss siblings over control.
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Ex-Laker Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal gambling ring case
The plea stems from alleged involvement in an illegal sports betting operation, a rare criminal case touching an active NBA player.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets
AJ Dybantsa available for NBA debut as Wizards host Cavaliers
The No. 1 pick, who missed the first four games with an ankle injury, is cleared to play his first regular-season game.
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Lakers rule out Luka Doncic (back) and Ziaire Williams vs. Clippers
Los Angeles will also face a Clippers side without Rui Hachimura, thinning both rosters in the rivalry matchup.
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Thunder eye trade targets after Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injuries
Oklahoma City, still unbeaten, is reportedly weighing adding a familiar player to absorb the injury hits.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis situation: trade, contract void options weighed
Golden State is exploring whether to trade or void the contract of the often-injured big man.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Kawhi Leonard injury update: return timeline and $115M contract risk
The Clippers star's availability carries major salary and roster implications for Los Angeles.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts retiring again; team president Casson to replace him
Welts, who joined Dallas to help steer a new arena plan, is stepping down roughly two years into the role.
ESPN · +6 outlets
NBA power rankings after week one: injuries reshape the early field
Injuries have shuffled the early standings, with winless Miami drawing attention for the wrong reasons.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Mavericks exercise 2027-28 option on Zaccharie Risacher, guaranteeing $17.4M
Dallas locks in the fourth-year salary for the forward, keeping him under team control through next season.
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Knicks players reportedly decline White House visit; James Dolan unhappy
The reported decision ties into a broader debate among NBA figures over championship-team protocol.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Emirates NBA Cup 2026 group draw announced
The league's in-season tournament field is set for the coming season.
NBA.com · +14 outlets
Ja Morant to appeal flopping technical after Blazers' win over Lakers
Three flopping technicals were issued late in Portland's 136-129 win, and Morant says he will contest his.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Adam Silver and NBA world react to Ernie Johnson's farewell announcement
Commissioner and players praised Johnson's decades-long run as the studio show's host.
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