BPI projections for the NBA season: Ranking all 30 teams and stacking Finals favorites
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:18:28 ESTESPN's Basketball Power Index projections for the 2026-27 NBA season are out, including a ranking of all 30 teams.
Breen apologizes after LeBron refutes story he called out Embiid
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTBroadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed.
Buss siblings formally file case against Jeanie over sale of Lakers shares
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTThe five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
Sources: EuroLeague members reject NBA offer to merge into NBA Europe
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTMembers of the EuroLeague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.
Embattled Blazers owner Dundon intends to 'bring championship to Portland'
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTNew Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland.
Haliburton buys tickets for students to attend Pacers game at Iowa State
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTTyrese Haliburton purchased tickets for the student section at his alma mater Iowa State for the Pacers' first preseason game Wednesday.
76ers lose Hukporti to torn Achilles in blow to center depth
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTThe 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.
KAT: 'Don't look good' for Knicks deal before regular season
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTKarl-Anthony Towns says the chances "don't look good" for him getting a new extension with the Knicks before the start of the regular season.
Sources: Clippers' Strus (foot) to be reevaluated in 4 weeks
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTClippers wing Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot and will be reevaluated in four weeks, league sources told ESPN.
👀 Heat, Rockstar Games partner for Grand Theft Auto VI promo
Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:03:42 ESTWith Grand Theft Auto VI's long-awaited release date set for Nov. 19, the Heat are partnering with Rockstar Games to offer a topical lead-up event the night before.
Five ways new NBA lottery rules could impact this season
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 19:48:51 ESTHow could the changes aimed at circumventing tanking likely affect on-court outcomes this season?
What's next for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks? Evaluating both sides of his contract dilemma
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:00:55 ESTKarl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. ESPN insiders break down each side, plus project where this saga is headed.
Five scenes from LeBron's first Sixers training camp: meetings, group chats and 'the vision'
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 12:53:47 ESTFrom on-court schemes to a private team dinner to an attempt at divine intervention, here's what happened in LeBron's first camp with the 76ers.
Did you miss the NBA offseason? Here's what to know for 2026-27
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:38:18 ESTJim McCormick highlights all the changes -- and other things to know -- heading into the new fantasy basketball season.
Eric Karabell's 'Do not draft' list, including Leonard, Ball
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:38:18 ESTEric Karabell highlights the players to fade at their current average draft position in fantasy basketball drafts.