NBA injury list mounts a week into season, with more than 70 players carrying designations
A wave of injuries to stars including Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Williams, Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton has reshaped the early season and sparked
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Knicks open NBA Cup title defense at 76ers as tournament's 4th edition tips off Friday
All 30 teams compete in the fourth NBA Cup, opening Friday with the Knicks beginning their title defense in a group-play game at Philadelphia.
New York Post · +14 outlets
Inside the 72-hour Lakers sale, with Buss family disagreements still looming
Three days of secret talks led Mark Walter to acquire the Lakers, reigniting disputes among the six Buss siblings over the franchise's future.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards undergoes successful arthroscopic knee scope
Minnesota announced Edwards had the procedure at the Mayo Clinic, with his absence prompting trade speculation about the roster.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams has ankle surgery after fractured fibula, will be reevaluated
Oklahoma City's roster is battered by major injuries, raising questions about the Thunder's ability to contend for a title.
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Trail Blazers' Ja Morant exits first game against Grizzlies with hamstring injury
Morant left in the fourth quarter of his first game against his former team, while Cameron Boozer's triple-double kept Memphis unbeaten.
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Jokic notches 200th career triple-double, nine behind Westbrook's record
Denver's Nikola Jokic posted 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a win over New Orleans, moving closer to the all-time triple-double mark.
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Ernie Johnson announces final season hosting 'Inside the NBA' after 37 years
The longtime host's departure ends an era for the TNT studio show, with speculation already turning to his successor.
TheGrio · +14 outlets
Cameron Boozer's historic triple-double leads Grizzlies over Blazers in battle of unbeatens
The rookie's first career triple-double kept Memphis undefeated and spoiled Ja Morant's return game against his former team.
France 24 · +5 outlets
Kawhi Leonard reportedly expected to miss at least 3-4 weeks with left knee injury
The Clippers star's absence adds to a leaguewide injury surge that has shifted the Western Conference outlook.
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Giannis wins first game with Heat behind 24-18 night as Adebayo sets rebounding mark
Miami's Giannis Antetokounmpo era opened with a win, and Bam Adebayo became the franchise's all-time rebounding leader.
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Luka Doncic cleared to play in Lakers' NBA Cup opener against Warriors
Los Angeles gets its star back for the tournament opener, with Golden State also releasing its injury report for the rematch.
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WNBA Finals scheduling blunder draws criticism as afternoon tip-off sparks uproar
The NBA and WNBA face backlash over a midday Finals tip-off, with the Dream blaming the league and Game 7 looming.
ABC7 Chicago · +5 outlets
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton sidelined again with hamstring strain, week-to-week
The Indiana guard is out week-to-week after a hamstring injury, following a yearlong absence.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets
Hawks beat Cavaliers 114-111, forcing Dream to play WNBA Finals Game 6 in early afternoon
Atlanta's home win created a venue conflict that pushed the WNBA Finals into an afternoon tip-off.
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Jaylen Brown takes aim at NBA awards and 'made up' media narratives
The Celtics star's criticism of how awards are determined drew divided reaction, while his own status for the 76ers game drew an injury update.
HITC · +4 outlets
Ben Simmons says he's a 'unicorn,' vows return to NBA after Achilles tear
The former All-Star is determined to resume his career after an Achilles injury derailed his comeback attempt.
Bleacher Report · +5 outlets
NBA Cup 2026 format, schedule, bracket and rules explained
Explainer coverage details the in-season tournament's structure and the ranked designs of its 30 team courts.
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