NBA News & Updates
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LeBron at center?! Why the 76ers had to get creative on opening night ↗
Brian Windhorst examines a surprising shift for LeBron, plus more takeaways from the NBA's season-opening tripleheader.
The 5 biggest questions still facing Luka Doncic and the Lakers ↗
After a transformative offseason on the floor and off, there are still massive unanswered questions for this Lakers team.
Wembanyama starts 0-for-12 in career-worst shooting night: 'Might be overthinking it' ↗
Victor Wembanyama didn't record his first bucket until the end of the third quarter and shot a career-worst 8% from the field as the Thunder got their revenge on the Spurs in Tuesday's Western Conference finals rematch.
Thunder have Holmgren's back -- in scuffle, and amid redemptive season opener ↗
The scrap early in the second quarter of Tuesday night's season opener offered some symbolism for Chet Holmgren and his Thunder teammates. Holmgren landed with a thud. As he got back to his feet, his teammates had his back.
'Playing with fire': Brown says he wouldn't have felt good about Knicks win given play ↗
Knicks coach Mike Brown would've taken the win against the 76ers -- but wouldn't have been happy with it, acknowledging that relying on late-game magic or the feel-good vibes of ring night wouldn't be enough to start the season on a positive note.
Bold predictions for the 2026-27 season ↗
Our fantasy hoops experts for their boldest predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Embiid 'all over the place' in 3-block opener, targets All-Defensive season ↗
Sixers center Joel Embiid shined in a season-opening win over the Knicks on Tuesday, posting 13 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
How the Knicks used their offseason to celebrate their long-overdue championship ↗
From Jalen Brunson's SNL appearance to KAT's wedding, it all began with one event that turned into a domino effect: a Knicks title.
Sixers rally in LeBron's debut, spoiling Knicks' championship celebration ↗
LeBron James began his NBA-record 24th season as Philadelphia sent an opening-night message that it will be a contender for New York's NBA title.
After surprise Finals run, Spurs know return trip won't be easy ↗
The Spurs enter the season with expectations to return to the Finals after their loss to the Knicks.
The Pistons need Jalen Duren, and Duren needs the Pistons. Now? The pressure is on ↗
After agreeing to a five-year, $200 million deal, how will Duren and Detroit move forward after a monthslong saga?
What's next for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks? ↗
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. Breaking down each side of the dispute.