NBA News & Updates
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Trump criticizes LeBron for not standing still during national anthem ↗
President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the U.S. after the 76ers star appeared to continue his warmups during the national anthem.
Around the World, Paris and 'giddiness': The dawn of the Ant-Melo era in Minnesota ↗
The new LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt opens the season with a lot of flash and a renewed joy in Minnesota.
Two steps too many: Refs confirm LaMelo traveled en route to 3-point make ↗
The association that represents NBA referees confirmed that LaMelo Ball took two steps too many and traveled in widely seen clip from Wednesday night's win over Miami.
The tortoise and the Thunder: How patience made Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an MVP ↗
The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.
Try the NBA trade builder! Create your own moves in our new tool ↗
ESPN Analytics is unveiling the NBA Trade Lab, an interactive web application for fans to build, save and vote on mock trades.
Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era ↗
For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he's gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.
Kyrie explains offer to pay Al-Shaair's fine: 'You have to stand up' ↗
Azeez Al-Shaair was fined after he wore the name Hind Rajab on his eye black during the Texans' season opener.
Luka: Lakers' 'ceiling is even higher,' pairs with Kessler for blowout ↗
For the Lakers, who have installed Luka Doncic as the heir to LeBron James and rebuilt their roster around him, the early results in a 127-105 win over the Warriors were a promising sign of things to come.
Clippers dedicate opening win over Kings to banned Ballmer ↗
The Clippers are determined to stay together in the absence of banned owner Steve Ballmer and started the season by routing the Kings 121-96.
Warriors rookie Lendeborg says he 'lost all respect' for Luka after testy matchup ↗
Yaxel Lendeborg said it was an "interesting first game for me" after defending the Lakers superstar in his professional debut.
Lillard gets enthusiastic welcome in first game back with Trail Blazers ↗
Damian Lillard played his first regular-season game since returning to Portland in the summer of 2025, scoring 25 points with six 3s in a rout of Phoenix.
Kyrie hounded by Rockets in return, held in check in Mavs' blowout loss ↗
With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110.