Trade questions for eight NBA title contenders: What each needs and what could be next
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:24:27 ESTEarly trade deadline questions for the Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.
Sabonis out at least 3-4 weeks with meniscus tear
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:45 ESTKings center Domantas Sabonis has suffered a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.
Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:45 ESTThe Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and have terminated brothers Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office positions.
NBA sees best opening-month ratings in 15 years
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:45 ESTNational NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting that is the highest opening total in 15 years.
Mavs' Exum to undergo season-ending surgery
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:45 ESTMavericks guard Dante Exum will miss the entire season due to complications with his right knee that will require another surgery, the team announced Thursday.
Brunson returns for Knicks, leads win over Mavs
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:45 ESTKnicks All-Star Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 28 points in a 113-111 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday night after sitting out two games with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain.
Flagg misses first game with illness as Mavs fall
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:45 ESTMavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Wednesday night's 113-111 loss to the Knicks with an illness, coach Jason Kidd said.
🏀 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:45 ESTEarly injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.
Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:05:15 ESTButler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors after a tumultuous summer.
How Mark Cuban regained his seat at the table -- and helped oust Nico Harrison
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:12:10 ESTHere's what led to the end of Nico Harrison's tenure with the Dallas Mavericks 11 games into the season, and how Mark Cuban was involved.
Fixing the Mavs: Why there's no cure-all for this Dallas disaster
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:12:10 ESTCan this mess be fixed? Our NBA insiders are breaking down the Mavs' options amid a tumultuous start.
Power Rankings: Who provides the most stealth help for all 30 teams?
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:07:39 ESTinsiders break down this week's power rankings, plus who is the most important role player on each team.
The four potential ripple effects of LeBron's unprecedented return
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:19:23 ESTAs James begins his record-setting 23rd season in the NBA, here are the four biggest questions to answer.
Lakers center Deandre Ayton shares story of LeBron throwing him lob in 2014
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:19:23 ESTAfter catching a lob from LeBron James on Tuesday, Deandre Ayton revealed that it was the second time.
Don't be surprised if ... Lauri Markkanen averages 30 PPG all season
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:27:18 ESTEric Karabell forecasts what to expect from Lauri Markannen, two Pelicans rookies and a number of Celtics' scorers in the months ahead.
'He's already unlocked things': Why the Magic needed Desmond Bane
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:08:15 ESTOrlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.