Pacers turnovers, Thunder free throws: Opening games produced statistical outliers
Among steals, scoring and other stats, which ones stand out and which might swing the rest of the Finals?
Sources: Knicks’ request for Udoka, Finch denied
The Knicks requested permission to speak to Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Rockets coach Ime Udoka, but were denied on both, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Mavs, Pistons to meet in Mexico City on Nov. 1
The Mavericks and Pistons will play a regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 1.
‘That’s the Thundor dream’: How one superfan contributes to OKC’s ‘free throw defense’
Garrett Haviland, also known as “Thundor,” is at the forefront of what fans in OKC call “free throw defense.”
Suns’ Ott on MSU ties: ‘Earned right to be here’
Amid questions about how much his ties to owner Matt Ishbia’s alma mater Michigan State had to do with his hiring, new Suns coach Jordan Ott said he has “earned the right to be here.”
‘Always competitively present’: Alex Caruso’s journey from G League to veteran leader
From G League hopeful to veteran defensive stalwart, Alex Caruso’s leadership shines.
Grizzlies’ Edey, surgery, could miss start of season
Zach Edey could miss the start of the 2025-26 season after the Memphis Grizzlies rookie center had surgery Tuesday on his left ankle.
Cavs’ Garland has toe surgery, out 4-5 months
Cavs guard Darius Garland had toe surgery and is expected to miss 4-5 months.
Sources: Flagg leads NBA’s 13 green room invites
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Khaman Maluach, Jeremiah Fears and Kon Knueppel lead the first group of 13 prospects invited to the NBA draft’s green room.
Sources: Hawks bringing in Pels GM, 76ers exec
Pelicans GM Bryson Graham and 76ers executive Peter Dinwiddie will report to new Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh as part of the new front office structure, sources told ESPN.