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Tyrese Haliburton Returns After 486 Days With 23 Points and 12 Assists in New Orleans
Tyrese Haliburton played his first game in 486 days on Wednesday, wearing a recreation of Triple H's 2002 return jacket and finishing with 23 points and 12 assists.
Haliburton's Hot-Mic Taunt at Rollins Earns Double Technicals 75 Seconds Into the Finale
Tyrese Haliburton was shoved to the floor by Ryan Rollins 75 seconds into the preseason finale, answered with a hot-mic taunt and a three, and took a technical in his comeback week.
Bob Huggins Living With a Progressive Cognitive Condition, Family Says
Bob Huggins is living with a progressive cognitive condition that affects his memory, his family said Wednesday through the University of Cincinnati, days before his Hall of Fame induction there.
No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Misses the Wizards' Opener With a Mild Ankle Sprain
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, missed Washington's opener against Milwaukee with a mild left ankle sprain. What Brian Keefe said, what happened without him, and why Friday is the target.
LeBron James Caught on Mic Claiming a 'Championship Whistle' for the Knicks on Ring Night
LeBron James was caught on an NBC microphone accusing the Knicks of getting a championship whistle on their ring night. The free throws finished 27 apiece.
Reese Answers Game 1 With 30 and 16, Then Puts Atlanta Up 2-1 in the Finals
Angel Reese answered her scoreless Game 1 second half with 30 points and 16 rebounds to tie the WNBA Finals, then added 21 and 12 in a 97-71 Game 3 win that put Atlanta up 2-1, on a night the Finals' record TV audiences became part of the story.
Curry Limps Off Open Practice, Then Practices in Full and Is Expected to Face the Lakers
Stephen Curry rolled his right ankle at Sunday's open practice and limped out. By Monday he was a full participant, and the Warriors expect him to play Wednesday.
Kawhi Leonard Scores 23 in His Regular-Season Raptors Debut, on a Minutes Restriction
Kawhi Leonard's first game that counts for Toronto since the 2019 Finals: 23 points in 24 minutes under a minutes restriction as the Raptors routed Chicago 135-92, after a trade that took all summer to close.
Warriors Reportedly Explore Porzingis Trades as He Weighs His Future
Golden State is exploring trades for Kristaps Porzingis as he weighs his basketball future over recurring POTS symptoms, ESPN reports. The club says it does not expect him around the team in the immediate future.
LeBron James Denies He Called Out Joel Embiid for Being Late: 'Stop the Lies'
LeBron James used Instagram to deny a broadcast story that he let Joel Embiid 'hear it' for arriving late to a 76ers practice: 'He ain't been late.'
Brandon Miller Agrees to Five-Year, $209 Million Extension With the Hornets
Brandon Miller's five-year, $209 million Hornets extension is official: the $208.8 million maths, the 2023 class ranking, and why the No. 3 pick got nothing.
Fox Throws Holmgren to the Floor as Spurs and Thunder Scuffle on Opening Night
De'Aaron Fox threw Chet Holmgren to the floor in the second quarter in San Antonio. The review gave Fox a Flagrant 1 and four players technical fouls.
Cason Wallace Agrees to Five-Year, $139 Million Extension With the Thunder
Cason Wallace and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed a five-year, $139 million extension on Sunday, one day before the deadline. The cap bill comes later.
Gabby Williams Took the Hit, Kept Her Feet and Closed Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Gabby Williams was knocked down by Jordin Canada's box-out with 2:15 left in Finals Game 1, no foul was called, and she sealed Golden State's win at the line.
Zaragoza Says Mara Is Still Under Contract, the Thunder Say He Needs No Clearance
Basket Zaragoza says Aday Mara cannot play in the NBA without its clearance. Oklahoma City says his three NCAA seasons mean none is required.
Mavericks Waive Dwight Powell, Their Longest-Tenured Player, After 12 Seasons
The Mavericks waived Dwight Powell on Monday after 12 seasons. Why the guarantee deadline forced the call, why Moussa Cisse stayed, and what happens Wednesday.
Karl-Anthony Towns Says Knicks Extension Talks 'Don't Look Good' After Title Win
Karl-Anthony Towns says he is nowhere close to a Knicks extension, with New York reportedly offering about $200m against a $276m maximum after a title season.
Ben Simmons Tears Right Achilles in Kings Practice, Three Days Before the Season Opener
The Kings said an MRI confirmed Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in a practice drill on Sunday. Surgery is next, and ESPN reports his comeback season is likely over.
Steve Kerr's Lookalike Is Back: Steve Gillis Stops the Warriors Coach Cold in Las Vegas
Steve Kerr froze for five seconds when his lookalike Steve Gillis took a seat behind the Warriors bench in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas teacher first went viral in 2024.
Wembanyama Throws a Self Alley-Oop Off the Glass in the Spurs' Preseason Finale
Victor Wembanyama blocked a shot, went coast to coast in four dribbles and threw himself an alley-oop off the backboard in San Antonio's preseason finale against Sacramento.
Warriors Rookie Lendeborg Was 'Spooked' to Guard Doncic, Then Doncic Sat Out
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg was told he would guard Luka Doncic, admitted he was spooked, then Doncic rested and he guarded Walker Kessler instead.
Liberty Say They Were Told No Reset Timeout, Officials Say No One Asked in 101-98 Loss
New York say officials told them no reset timeout remained in overtime, the pool report says the opposite, and the Liberty have filed an inquiry down 2-0 to Atlanta.
Cam Johnson Ejected for an Elbow on Austin Reaves That Surprised Even Reaves
Cam Johnson was ejected from the Nuggets' preseason finale after a review upgraded his elbow on Austin Reaves to a Flagrant 2 that surprised the man he hit.
NBA Bans Under Parlays, First-Basket Bets and Tip-Off Wagers in Integrity Clampdown
The NBA has told its sportsbook partners to remove under parlays on one player, unders on sub-12-minute players and first-of bets after the gambling scandals.
Brunson Gets a Flopping Technical After a Gobert Push and Calls It 'Bulls---'
Jalen Brunson was pushed in the back by Rudy Gobert, sprawled forward, and was then called for flopping in the Knicks' preseason loss to Minnesota.
Silver's Smart Ball Puts a One-Gram Chip Inside the NBA's Ball, and Fans Smell a Magnet
Adam Silver says the NBA is testing a Wilson smart ball with a one-gram chip that tracks spin and trajectory, could help officials as soon as next year, and has fans joking about magnet balls.
Columbia Suspends Griffith for Three Games, and Her Players Publicly Back Her
Columbia suspended Megan Griffith for the first three games after an outside review of practice conduct, and her players answered with a statement of support.
Gilgeous-Alexander Gets the Push-Off Call the Whole League Was Waiting For
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was called for a push-off against Indiana on Tuesday, the marquee name in the NBA's new off-arm emphasis, under the Four Fs framework.
Redick Says Bronny James Has Not Played Well, and Points at the Group Around Him
JJ Redick gave Bronny James an honest preseason verdict, then blamed the lineups around him. Fans heard a coach throwing the bench under the bus.
Scottie Barnes Loses His Pants on a Warmup 360 Dunk, Then Scores 19 Against the Knicks
Scottie Barnes lost his pants on a warmup 360 dunk before Toronto faced New York, laughed at the photo on Instagram, then scored 19 in a 148-98 win.
Scottie Barnes Gets First Push-Off Call as NBA's New Emphasis Debuts in Preseason Opener
Scottie Barnes was whistled for an off-arm push-off inside two minutes of the Raptors' preseason opener, the first call under the NBA's new point of emphasis.
Trail Blazers Give Travis Demers a Trial Run as TV Voice After the Braiden Bell Firing
Portland has turned to its radio voice of seven seasons, Travis Demers, as its television play-by-play announcer on a trial basis after the Braiden Bell same-day firing.
Green Reveals His Viral Sideline Warning to Acuff: Don't Have Many of Those
Draymond Green says his viral sideline talk with Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. was a warning that ball-dominant possessions can turn teammates against a rookie.
NBA Players Fear Wearable Tech Data Could Be Used Against Them in Contract Talks
Adam Silver says the NBA and the Players Association have no agreement on wearable tech in games, because players fear their own data could be used in bargaining.
Naji Marshall Breaks a Rim and a Folding Chair at the Mavericks' First Practice in Macao
Naji Marshall brought down a rim, signed it, then broke a folding chair at Dallas's first Macao practice, as ESPN's China Games highlights recap confirms.
Jaylen Brown Watches His Boston Return From the Locker Room as Fans Call Him Dramatic
Jaylen Brown's first game back at TD Garden as a 76er ended with him resting, off the bench and watching from the locker room while Celtics fans mocked the absence.
Kyrie Irving Scores 17 in His First Game in 586 Days as Dallas Win in Macao
Kyrie Irving returned after 586 days out with a torn ACL, scoring 17 points in 22 minutes in Dallas's 132-115 preseason win over Houston in Macao.
Jaylen Brown Injury Rumor Spreads After 76ers Scare: What We Know
A viral Facebook post claims Jaylen Brown will miss the whole 2026-27 season with a knee injury. He finished the Nets game as Philadelphia's top scorer.
Caleb Wilson Drops a Defender and Scores 20 in the Second Half After One in the First
Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had one point at half-time in Memphis, then 20 after it, a viral ankle-breaker three in the last minute and the final shot.
Dalen Terry Plays 43 Preseason Minutes on an Exhibit 10 Deal, Chasing Jimmy Butler's 48
Exhibit 10 guard Dalen Terry played 43 of 48 minutes for the nine-man Warriors in Portland, nearing Jimmy Butler's 2012 preseason record of playing all 48.
Embiid Falls Into Jaylen Brown in a First-Quarter Scare on the 76ers' Lineup Debut Night
Joel Embiid was pushed in the back and fell into new team-mate Jaylen Brown, who stayed down holding his right knee before playing on and leading the 76ers with 18.
WNBA Ratings Drop Claim Spreads After Caitlin Clark's Exit: What We Know
A viral post claimed WNBA playoff viewership fell 70-76% after Caitlin Clark's Fever were eliminated. The like-for-like numbers show a 44-47% drop.
Doncic Crosses Sabonis Out of His Shoe and Points at It in Lakers Preseason Opener
Luka Doncic scored 21 points in 16 minutes in the Lakers' preseason opener, and the viral moment was a step-back three after Domantas Sabonis stumbled out of his shoe, which Doncic then pointed at.
Sophie Cunningham Tells A'ja Wilson to 'Grow Up' and Claims a Double Standard Over the Fan Incident
Sophie Cunningham used her podcast to call A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a Fever fan a double standard, saying Wilson is the league's LeBron and was never going to be suspended.
Jokic Gets the Technical After Hayes Shoves Him First in Nuggets-Jazz Preseason Clash
Jaxson Hayes shoved Nikola Jokic to create space in the second quarter in Utah, no foul was called, and Jokic's retaliation drew the technical in Denver's 117-106 win.
Dillon Brooks and John Collins Scuffle Less Than Five Minutes Into Suns-Pistons Preseason Opener
Dillon Brooks drew a technical and John Collins a flagrant 1 less than five minutes into the Suns-Pistons preseason opener in Detroit on October 5.