Lakers sale to Mark Walter and Josh Kushner finalized at $12.5B valuation
The record-setting deal for the Lakers closed after three days of private talks, while Jeanie Buss accused her siblings of conspiring against her in court filin
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Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks with knee injury as Thunder lose Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace
Oklahoma City's title defense is under strain after three rotation players went down, forcing the front office to reconsider its roster plan and abandon a plann
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Victor Wembanyama scores season-high 43 points on career-high 34 shots in Spurs win
The Spurs center's outburst against Minnesota came as injuries thinned the league's star ranks and drew Curry comparisons and MVP talk.
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NBA opens 2026-27 season with wave of injuries to star players
Teams and analysts are tracing the early-season injury surge, including Anthony Edwards and Kawhi Leonard, to new player-preservation methods and schedule load.
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Steph Curry and Draymond Green ruled out for Warriors-Clippers back-to-back
Golden State sat both veterans on the front end of a back-to-back, leaving the Clippers matchup short of star power.
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Kyrie Irving trade rumors build as Pistons and Rockets are urged to pursue Mavericks guard
Speculation around Irving's Dallas future grew after a strong start alongside Cooper Flagg, though insiders say any deal would require a massive overpay.
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Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. hits nine 3-pointers, an NBA first for a teenager
Acuff's 38-point outing against Memphis set a teenage record and prompted Kings coaches to call for more support around him.
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Warriors erase 25-point deficit to beat Lakers behind Curry's 31 points
Golden State's comeback win over Los Angeles was powered by Curry, who broke Luka Doncic's ankles on a highlight play.
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Grizzlies remain NBA's last unbeaten team after win over Kings
Memphis' hot start has made it the league's only undefeated team and lifted it in early power rankings.
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Wizards exercise 2027-28 team options on Alex Sarr and four other players
Washington locked in a young core led by Sarr, the former No. 2 pick.
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Celtics adjust frontcourt and starting lineup amid big-man questions
Boston shuffled its rotation against Orlando, resting a key player and managing Mitchell Robinson's availability with a back-to-back ahead.
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Magic beat Raptors 121-114 in NBA Cup opener
Orlando opened in-season tournament play with a win, with Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane citing the team's resilience.
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Embiid and LeBron sit as 76ers face Hornets, Sixers release injury report
Philadelphia rested two stars against Charlotte as both teams managed injuries ahead of the weekend slate.
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Tyrese Maxey passes Lakers star for notable NBA scoring mark
Maxey's scoring run has drawn praise from opposing coaches and put him in rare statistical company early in the season.
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Brandon Ingram takes step toward Clippers debut in injury recovery
The Clippers announced a move indicating Ingram is nearing his first appearance for the team.
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ESPN committed to Inside the NBA without Johnson and Barkley, report says
The network plans to continue the show on ESPN even as Barkley described being talked into one final season by Ernie Johnson.
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Devin Booker cites Suns' biggest problem during 1-3 start as calls grow for him to leave
Phoenix's slow start has Booker diagnosing flaws while speculation swirls about his future and a possible Pelicans trade.
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Report: Thunder opt not to sign Ochai Agbaji after Holmgren injury
Oklahoma City reversed course on adding the former lottery pick as it reworks its roster around the Holmgren absence.
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