NBA Basketball

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.

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.

Emotional Haliburton leads Pacers' gritty win in long-awaited return from Achilles tear

An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he led the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans.

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.

Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss

Following an opening night blowout loss to the Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo preached trust as the primary area that needs improvement for the new-look Heat.

Wolves' Edwards joins Wilt, MJ after dropping 40 in another opener

Anthony Edwards joined legends Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers.

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 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.

➡️ Go inside the L.A. home of LeBron and Savannah James

From LeBron's trophies to Savannah's heartbeat necklace, the couple talked about the things that meant the most to them.