‘Banged up’ KAT plays opener with Grade 2 strain
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said he was “hurting” in Wednesday night’s season-opening win over the Cavs, in which he had 19 points and 12 rebounds despite playing with a Grade 2 quad strain.
Kevin Durant’s pursuit of perfection led him back to Texas
In his 19th season, Durant is on his fifth team and will lead the budding Rockets as he pursues his third ring.
Middleton: Reception in Milwaukee ‘meant world’
After 12 seasons and 735 games with the Bucks — highlighted by winning the 2021 NBA championship — Khris Middleton played his first game as a visitor in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, this time as a member of the Wizards.
Hawks blown out by Raptors in ’embarrassing’ loss
After a preseason full of promise, the Hawks were crushed by the Raptors 138-118 in their season opener Wednesday. “I don’t think there’s too many positives you can take from tonight,” said Trae Young.
Edgecombe’s 34 most in debut since Wilt in ’59
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe lit up the Celtics with 34 points on Wednesday night, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 in 1959, as the Sixers won 117-116.
Why it’s now — or maybe never — for the Cavaliers and Knicks
Even if the devastating injuries to Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard Tyrese Haliburton, opened the championship door wide open for Cleveland and New York, it might close just as quickly. Here’s why.
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.
With Al Horford's arrival, the Warriors enter Steph Curry's final chapter
The Warriors have surrounded Curry with one of the oldest rosters in the NBA in search of another title. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} With Al Horford's arrival, the Warriors enter Steph Curry's final chapter
Ranking ringless NBA teams by chances to win their first title by 2031
There are 10 ringless teams in the league. Here’s who has the best chance to win one by 2031. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ranking ringless NBA teams by chances to win their first title by 2031
LeBron helps Lakers dissect opening-night loss
Coach JJ Redick said LeBron James, who missed the opener because of sciatica, was an important voice as the Lakers sifted through the tape Wednesday.
