NBA News
LeBron to sit out vs. Bucks in first game of back-to-back
LeBron James will miss the Sixers' game against the Bucks to manage low back pain/sciatica. It will be his first missed game of the season.
Sources: Magic's Banchero out multiple weeks with ankle sprain
Magic star Paolo Banchero has sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain, the team announced, with sources telling ESPN that the forward will miss multiple weeks.
Mavs' Flagg out for home opener with mild left shoulder sprain
Mavericks star forward Cooper Flagg had an MRI that revealed a mild left shoulder sprain, the team announced. He will not play against the Spurs.
Ex-NBA player Beasley negotiating plea deal in gambling case
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with Department of Justice lawyers over his alleged role in a bribery and betting scheme, one of his attorneys confirmed.
Celtics' Tatum denies 'beef' with 76ers' Brown after trade: This isn't Shaq and Kobe
Jayson Tatum spent most of his postgame news conference addressing speculation about his relationship with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown in the wake of Brown's shocking trade to Philadelphia over the summer.
Rockets' Thompson, at 6-foot-7, stuffs Wemby's last-second shot to seal win
Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama at the rim to prevent a potential tying bucket as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-110.
Mavs' Flagg (shoulder) exits after hard foul by Pacers' Nesmith; scuffle ensues
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg did not play in the second half Friday night at Indiana after landing hard on his left shoulder after Aaron Nesmith tried to block his shot from behind to prevent a breakaway dunk.
Giannis continues blistering start with 36, confident winless Heat will click
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points Friday, giving him 71 through the first two games, and stayed hopeful the Heat would rebound from their winless start.
Vance and Yvonne Bradford's newborn son is named for the popular chant that filled the streets of New York after the Knicks' first title in over 50 years.