Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey on Feb. 7
Oklahoma City will honor the former league MVP, who spent the first 11 of his 18 seasons with the franchise, with a jersey retirement ceremony in February.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Michael Wilbon takes leave of absence from ESPN to address health issues
The longtime ESPN commentator and 'Pardon the Interruption' co-host is stepping away from his NBA coverage due to multiple health issues.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Wembanyama says he should win MVP this season after Players of the Week honors
The Spurs star declared his MVP ambitions while being named Western Conference Player of the Week alongside Jayson Tatum in the East.
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NBA injury wave reshapes early title and MVP races, with Anthony Edwards and OKC hit hardest
A string of star absences across the league has opened up the championship and MVP pictures just two weeks into the season.
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Spike Lee urges Knicks to skip Trump White House visit despite Dolan's wishes
The Knicks superfan said the team owner cannot force players to attend a ceremonial White House visit following an NBA title.
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Luka Doncic scores 45 as Lakers beat Raptors, touts improved defense
The Lakers guard's defensive impact drew praise after Los Angeles' 131-125 win over Toronto, though JJ Redick criticized officiating.
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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 in win over Clippers, most by a Golden State rookie since Curry
The rookie's breakout performance came with Curry and Draymond Green resting, fueling Rookie of the Year talk and second-guessing of teams that passed on him.
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Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of 'cloak and dagger' tactics in Lakers ownership dispute
The Lakers controlling owner responded in court filings to her siblings' effort to sell their shares, extending a long-running family saga.
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Grizzlies remain NBA's last unbeaten team and can set franchise record with 7-0 start
Memphis sits alone in the win column after dismantling its core in the offseason, defying preseason expectations.
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Kings center Domantas Sabonis reportedly wants out amid winless start
The Sacramento big man's reported discontent adds to the franchise's early-season woes as it seeks its first win.
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Kyrie Irving trade chatter grows as Mavericks guard nears return, but suitors face hurdle
Reports suggest Dallas is in no hurry to move the injured guard, whose 'very, very happy' status complicates any trade scenarios.
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NBA's rookie class posts record scoring start to season
First-year players are off to an unprecedented scoring pace, with Cooper Flagg drawing top-10 player praise and debate over his ceiling.
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Bryce McGowens-Kingston Flemings incident: Hawks guard suspended one game for elbowing
The NBA suspended Atlanta's Kingston Flemings for intentionally elbowing New Orleans' Bryce McGowens in the head.
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NBA.com and NBA App to stream G League games starting 2026-27 season
The league is bringing G League broadcasts in-house to its own platforms, expanding direct-to-consumer distribution.
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Kawhi Leonard's exit leaves Clippers fans questioning their support
The star's departure has reshaped the Clippers' fanbase while injury reports cloud Toronto's matchup with Los Angeles.
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Jayson Tatum, Victor Wembanyama named Players of the Week
The Celtics and Spurs stars earned weekly honors, with Wembanyama discussing his health scare and life outlook in a '60 Minutes' interview.
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Ernie Johnson calls for NBA to cut regular season below 82 games
The broadcaster's suggestion adds to ongoing debate over load management and the length of the NBA calendar.
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Coby White set for Hornets season debut after missing first seven games
The Charlotte guard returns from a strained calf to rejoin a team in the middle of a rematch with Detroit.
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