Dumont family takes controlling ownership of Mavericks after buying Miriam Adelson's shares
Sivan and Patrick Dumont acquired Adelson's stake last month, giving the family nearly 70% of the franchise and full control of Dallas basketball operations.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Pacers play just six players in loss to Hawks with 11 out
An unprecedented injury report left Indiana with five starters and one substitute available Monday, spotlighting the season's early injury crisis.
ESPN · +13 outlets
LeBron James points to pace of play and short preseason for early-season injury wave
The Lakers star and other league figures blamed a compressed preseason and faster game for the surge in injuries, while calls grew to cut the 82-game schedule.
Bleacher Report · +14 outlets
TSN and Sportsnet sign long-term NBA rights renewals in Canada
The Canadian broadcasters will continue carrying NBA games under multi-year extensions, locking up the league's media footprint north of the border.
Sportcal · +5 outlets
NBA defends Rwanda partnership in letter to concerned senators
Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum cited the removal of a military-backed team from the Basketball Africa League as evidence the league adjusts to shifting U.S. pol
ESPN · +6 outlets
Adam Silver reportedly open to drastic change to NBA game length
The commissioner is said to be weighing a shortened game format as part of broader discussions about player workload and pace of play.
BasketNews.com · +10 outlets
Knicks' title defense turns chaotic amid off-court turmoil and losses
New York has stumbled early in its championship defense, with front-office and contract distractions compounding on-court struggles.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Thunder sign Dalen Terry to two-year deal amid injury wave
Oklahoma City added the former first-round pick and Warriors G League guard to fill its 15th roster spot with Holmgren, Williams and Wallace sidelined.
ESPN · +4 outlets
SGA scores season-high 43 as Thunder hand Cavaliers first home loss
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a go-ahead 3 with 32.6 seconds left in a 117-112 win, keeping Oklahoma City afloat through its injury absences.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Doncic scores 42 in Lakers rout of Heat, earns Giannis praise
Luka Doncic's 42-point outing in a 138-117 win extended his scoring tear and drew praise from Giannis Antetokounmpo as an all-time great scorer.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's jersey, Sam Presti announces
Oklahoma City will honor its former MVP, recognizing his decade-plus run as the face of the franchise.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
NBA to punish Luka Doncic after Lakers-Heat game
The league is expected to discipline the Lakers star over an on-court incident during Monday's win, with details still to be confirmed.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets
Draymond Green ejected after scuffle with Brooks and Suns
Green picked up two technicals in one sequence for his 31st career ejection, which Steph Curry said lit a fire under the Warriors.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Rockets top NBA power rankings after 6-1 October
Houston rose to No. 1 in weekly power rankings on the strength of its October start, with Golden State and others also moving.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
Spurs' Wembanyama criticized for calling Americans 'shallow'
The Spurs star drew backlash for comments about American players and his stance on controversial endorsements.
Awful Announcing · +4 outlets
LeBron James sips wine from a fan's cup during 76ers game
Video of the courtside act went viral and sparked a false report of a $200,000 NBA fine.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LaMelo Ball breaks NBA 3-point record with historic milestone
The Hornets guard set a league 3-point mark, a feat Stephen Curry never approached.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
ESPN's Michael Wilbon takes indefinite leave of absence for health reasons
The longtime commentator and Pardon the Interruption co-host is stepping away to address undisclosed health issues.
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