Stable Butler, ‘matured’ Kuminga lift Warriors
Jimmy Butler, with a focus on getting to the line and making free throws, and Jonathan Kuminga, with an offseason contract standoff behind him, helped lead the Warriors to a season-opening win over the Lakers.
NBA 2025-26 season preview: Rankings, predictions and what to know for all 30 teams
What do you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the 2025-26 season? Here are the stars, stats and bets ahead of opening night.
Introducing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index for 2025-2026: Predictions for 23 NBA teams
The code is written. The simulations run. Here’s who BPI projects to be in the top six in each conference, those fighting for play-in spots and three teams with high-variance young prospects.
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. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Doncic downplays groin issue after 43-point […]
Doncic downplays groin issue after 43-point night
After playing a game-high 41 minutes and scoring 43 points in the Lakers’ 119-109 opening night loss to the Warriors on Tuesday, Luka Doncic spent even more time in the training room receiving treatment after the game on the inside of his right leg.
NBA award winners to don honorable jersey patches in 2025-26 season debut
Players will have their respective trophy icons sown above the Nike swoosh on the front of their uniform.
Hart, Robinson to sit out Knicks’ opener vs. Cavs
The Knicks will be without Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday night’s season opener against the Cavaliers.
Betting buzz: Impact of LeBron James’ injury on Lakers’ spread, win total
A closer look at how much LeBron James’ injury, which is causing him to miss the early part of the NBA season, is impacting betting on the Lakers.
Silver: More regulation still needed for betting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said more regulation is needed to reduce opportunities for game manipulation related to gambling and to combat bad fan behavior in arenas, which may stem from losing wagers.
Durant pins 2OT loss on himself in Rockets debut
In his debut with Houston on Tuesday, Kevin Durant blamed himself for the Rockets’ 125-124, double-overtime loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, telling reporters that he made “two plays” that were “the reason we lost.” Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Durant pins 2OT loss on himself in Rockets debut
