NBA sees best opening-month ratings in 15 years
National NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting that is the highest opening total in 15 years. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} NBA sees best opening-month ratings in 15 years
Sources: Kings' Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks
Kings center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, sources told ESPN. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Kings' Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks
Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles
The Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and have terminated brothers Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office positions. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles
Mavs' Exum to undergo season-ending surgery
Mavericks guard Dante Exum will miss the entire season due to complications with his right knee that will require another surgery, the team announced Thursday. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mavs' Exum to undergo season-ending surgery
Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle
Butler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors after a tumultuous summer. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle
Early trade deadline questions: What's next for Giannis, Lakers and top contenders?
Early NBA trade deadline questions for Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Early trade deadline questions: What's next for Giannis, Lakers and top contenders?
Don't be surprised if … Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG all season
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Lauri Markannen, two Pelicans rookies and a number of Celtics’ scorers in the months ahead. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Don't be surprised if … Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG all season
Brunson returning for Knicks after ankle sprain
Knicks star Jalen Brunson is making his return Wednesday night against the Mavericks after missing a week with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brunson returning for Knicks after ankle sprain
76ers' Oubre (knee) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks
76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was expected to sit out at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his left knee, the team said Wednesday night. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} 76ers' Oubre (knee) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks
Zion cleared for return as Pelicans face Nuggets
Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson was cleared to return to the court Wednesday night after missing eight games with a hamstring strain. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Zion cleared for return as Pelicans face Nuggets
