Doncic downplays groin issue after 43-point night
After playing a game-high 41 minutes and scoring 43 points in the Lakers’ 119-109 opening night loss to the Warriors on Tuesday, Luka Doncic spent even more time in the training room receiving treatment after the game on the inside of his right leg.
NBA award winners to don honorable jersey patches in 2025-26 season debut
Players will have their respective trophy icons sown above the Nike swoosh on the front of their uniform.
Hart, Robinson to sit out Knicks’ opener vs. Cavs
The Knicks will be without Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday night’s season opener against the Cavaliers.
Betting buzz: Impact of LeBron James’ injury on Lakers’ spread, win total
A closer look at how much LeBron James’ injury, which is causing him to miss the early part of the NBA season, is impacting betting on the Lakers.
Silver: More regulation still needed for betting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said more regulation is needed to reduce opportunities for game manipulation related to gambling and to combat bad fan behavior in arenas, which may stem from losing wagers.
Durant pins 2OT loss on himself in Rockets debut
In his debut with Houston on Tuesday, Kevin Durant blamed himself for the Rockets’ 125-124, double-overtime loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, telling reporters that he made “two plays” that were “the reason we lost.” Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Durant pins 2OT loss on himself in Rockets debut
SGA's winning FTs put bow on 35-point ring night
On a night the Thunder received their championship rings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished in style by hitting two free throws to lift OKC to a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} SGA's winning FTs put bow on 35-point ring night
SGA’s winning FTs put bow on 35-point ring night
On a night the Thunder received their championship rings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished in style by hitting two free throws to lift OKC to a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets.
Durant blames himself after Rockets’ 2OT loss
In his debut with Houston on Tuesday, Kevin Durant blamed himself for the Rockets’ 125-124, double-overtime loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, telling reporters that he made “two plays” that were “the reason we lost.”
What’s next for OKC? Three paths forward for SGA and the champs
ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down whether Oklahoma City is past, in or entering the best version of its roster.
