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
MJ debuts on NBC, cites desire to 'pay it forward'
Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports’ return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he’s doing so as a way to give back to basketball. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} MJ debuts on NBC, cites desire to 'pay it forward'
The NBA is here! Live updates from Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors
Opening night is here! Here are live updates from Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors, including analysis and biggest takeaways from each game. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} The NBA is here! Live updates from Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors
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. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Hart, Robinson to sit out Knicks' opener vs. Cavs
Silver: More regulation still needed for betting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said more regulation is needed to reduce opportunities for game manipulation related to gambling and to combat bad fan behavior in arenas, which may stem from losing wagers. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Silver: More regulation still needed for betting
How to watch "Inside the NBA" on ESPN: 2025-26 schedule
The 21-time Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NBA” studio show returns as the pregame, halftime and postgame show for ESPN and ABC’s NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} How to watch "Inside the NBA" on ESPN: 2025-26 schedule
Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain
The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain
OKC massive betting favorite to defend NBA title
The Thunder are commanding betting favorites to win another championship, listed at 2-1 at ESPN BET — the shortest preseason title odds since the Warriors in 2017-18. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} OKC massive betting favorite to defend NBA title
What is every NBA team wearing for its 2025-26 season opener?
The opening games of the new NBA season are bringing a number of colorful uniform contrasts to center stage. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} What is every NBA team wearing for its 2025-26 season opener?
