Five major questions still hanging over Luka and the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers open their season Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors (7 p.m. PT) with Luka Doncic as the face of the franchise, a rebuilt roster around him…
Fantasy basketball: Daring forecasts for the 2026-27 season
ESPN’s fantasy hoops experts Wait — I must not mention the source. Correcting below. Winning a fantasy basketball league takes a strong draft and savvy waiver-wire moves all season. It…
Tyrese Haliburton’s comeback sparks optimism and high hopes in Indiana
Tyrese Haliburton returned from a torn right Achilles on Oct. 7, playing 16 minutes and finishing with seven points and six assists as the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Carmelo Anthony Backs Knicks’ Decision to Pause Contract Talks and Focus on the Season
Carmelo Anthony believes the New York Knicks made the right decision in halting contract negotiations with some of their players so they can focus solely on basketball. With Karl-Anthony Towns…
Karl-Anthony Towns Expresses Disappointment as Knicks Halt Negotiations
The New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns remain at odds over a contract extension, and Towns said he was “very disappointed” after the team announced it would not negotiate extensions…
Windhorst: Why Cooper Flagg’s rise is beginning to seem unstoppable
Cooper Flagg is no longer treated like a rookie by the Dallas Mavericks, even though a few veterans still joke that he should carry a “trainee” name tag. The 2025…
NBA star LeBron James debuts for the Philadelphia 76ers in pre-season loss to Brooklyn Nets
LeBron James said it “is going to take some time” for his new team-mates to gel after the Philadelphia 76ers lost his debut for the club, a 114-108 pre-season defeat…
NBA Preview 2026-27: Five Coaches Under the Greatest Pressure to Deliver Wins
The NBA’s summer coaching carousel was driven largely by losing teams seeking a new voice. None of the six teams that changed coaches won a 2026 playoff series, and four…