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.
The NBA season is here! Expert picks for East, West and NBA champs
Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.
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.
Pacers extend Nesmith on 2-year, $40.4M deal
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.
Introducing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index for 2025-2026: Predictions for 23 NBA teams
The code is written. The simulations run. Here’s who BPI projects to be in the top six in each conference, those fighting for play-in spots and three teams with high-variance young prospects.
NBA award winners to don honorable jersey patches in 2025-26 season debut
Players will have their respective trophy icons sown above the Nike swoosh on the front of their uniform.
Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain
The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain
Aspiration co-founder pleads guilty to wire fraud
Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg, whose former company is embroiled in an NBA scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday.
NBA 2025-26 season preview: Rankings, predictions and what to know for all 30 teams
What do you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the 2025-26 season? Here are the stars, stats and bets ahead of opening night.
Betting buzz: Impact of LeBron James’ injury on Lakers’ spread, win total
A closer look at how much LeBron James’ injury, which is causing him to miss the early part of the NBA season, is impacting betting on the Lakers.
