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+100 team chemistry ✅ New @sixers teammates LeBron James and Joel Embiid work on their new handshake during tonight's preseason game!

🏀 THURSDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Luka Dončić's game-high 23 PTS help the @Lakers improve to 2-1 in the NBA preseason! Sandro Mamukelashvili: 19 PTS, 7-10 FGM, 4 AST, 3 3PM Jake LaRavia: 17 PTS, 6-9 FGM, 4 REB, 3 3PM

🏀 THURSDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 #8 overall pick Kingston Flemings' contributions on both ends of the floor push the @ATLHawks to their first preseason win! Asa Newell: 15 PTS, 5-8 FGM CJ McCollum: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST Dyson Daniels: 13 PTS, 11 REB

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Lakers coach JJ Redick says he’d love to be able to see the Lakers at full strength at some point in the last two preseason games. Luka, AR, Mamu and Grimes played altogether together tonight. But still no Kessler (finger) or Collin Sexton.

Luka Dončić's game-high 23 PTS propelled the @Lakers to the preseason win!

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Remain Far Apart On Extension https://t.co/iMPcTva9rq

Giannis Preseason Poster 🔨

First of many in a Heat uniform

Trending NBA ➡️

Best NBA Reads 📚

Offseason Moves That Could Go Wrong 😬

Offseason Moves That Could Go Wrong 😬

5 Bargain Free Agents to Watch For 💸

5 Bargain Free Agents to Watch For 💸

Pros We'd Want to See Play Other Sports 🏈

Pros We'd Want to See Play Other Sports 🏈

'Over-Under' Record Predictions 🔮

'Over-Under' Record Predictions 🔮

Summer Trades That Should've Happened ✍️

Heat star made video celebrating girlfriend's 5th MVP a week ago

Summer Trades That Should've Happened ✍️

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Bam Kept A'ja's Win Secret 🤫

Giannis Drops 18 in 18 Mins 🤷‍♂️

Heat score 73 in 1st half as offense continues to shine with Greek Freak leading the charge

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Cooper Flagg's Logo 👀

First look at signature New Balance design

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AD, AJ and Trae's Stat Line 🧙‍♀️

New era in D.C. underway as trio stuffed stat sheet in limited action 📲

LeBron's Sixers Debut 👑

King James finishes with 10 pts, 5 ast and 4 reb in 18 min

Luka Garza Records 22 & 10 in Win ☘️

Devin Carter scored 17 points off the bench in first preseason action with Boston

The Ant x LaMelo Era Has Begun 🤝

Is the Wolves pair already the NBA's most exciting duo?

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SGA: I'm NBA's Best Player ☝️

Thunder star has no doubts

Thunder Rookie Goes 10/10 💯

Aday Mara proving why he was a lottery pick after back-to-back perfect games

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LeBron's 1st 76ers Chalk Toss ⚪️

76ers fans were waiting for this one

1st Philly Bucket For Bron 🔔

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Bron's first bucket as a Sixer 🔥

LeBron Impresses In Debut 👑

Trae One-Legged Triple 😮‍💨

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One leg tho Trae 👀🔥

LBJ Arrives for Sixers Debut🔥

LeBron James arrives for his @sixers preseason debut ‼️ 🏀 PHI/BKN ⏰ 7:30pm/et 📺 NBA League Pass

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Bron Making Preseason Debut 👑

The King will take the court with 76ers for first time tonight (ESPN)

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Giannis Surprises Kids At Camp

Greek Freak also makes claim about his status all-time 🎥

Bleacher Report•21h

NBA, FIBA 'Committed' to Europe

Plans for new league to continue after EuroLeague rejects merger

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Players With the Most to Prove This Season 🏀

Breaking down who needs to elevate their game the most for their team to succeed 📲

Bleacher Report•21h

10 Most All-Time Expensive Sports Jersey Sales💰

The historic items that were bought at the highest price ➡️

Pacers star reflects on '16 months from hell' after emotional return

Hali at a Loss For Words 🥺

Broadcaster feels 'awful' for singling out Embiid

Breen Apologizes for LBJ Rumor

Bulls get preseason win over Suns. Buzelis finished with 14 while Dillon Brooks had 24

Caleb Wilson Drops 15 In Win ✅

Jeanie's family says her petition to sell Lakers share is 'legally and factually baseless' (Shams)

Buss Siblings File Response

Jazz center suffered a partial plantar plate tear in right foot (Haynes)

Nurkić Out at Least 4 Weeks

Cavs star believes 11x All-Star isn't 'talked about' is because of missing championship 🎥

Spida Defends Harden 😤

Not a believer in title credentials 📸

Scout's Blunt Lakers Take 🗣️

Nick Nurse says The King could line up at the 5 in light of Ariel Hukporti's injury 🎥

Bron Could Play Center 😳

76ers HC says he's 'surprised' about speculation on big man

Nurse Talks Embiid-LBJ Rumors

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Knicks' Extension Hold Ups ✋

Rivals Eye Dame-Ja Fit 👀

Giannis Enough for Heat Championship? 🤔

Insider: BI to Return Sooner Than Later

Insider on Duren Contract Saga 😮‍💨

Agent: 'Boozer Best Rookie' This Draft 😯

Lakers HC points to team's depth after 'pieces actually fit together' comment (The Athletic)

Redick Clarifies Bron Shade 👀

Kyler and the stars who could have shined in other games 📲

Pro We'd Want to See Play Other Sports 🔄

LaMelo, Giannis and more deals that might sink teams 📲

NBA Moves That Could Backfire 📉

Assessing which available players could bolster any roster 📲

Bargain NBA Free Agents Who Can Still Contribute 🏀

Scores and best highlights from preseason matchup 📲

Lakers vs. Warriors Recap ✍️

Peterson Drops 23 in 30 MINS ♨️

Jazz No. 2 pick making immediate impact in preseason

Los Angeles native will be given certificate for his efforts in the community (KTLA 5)

City of LA to Honor Russ ❤️

The King denies calling out teammate for being late 📸

Bron Dismisses Embiid Rumor 🧢

Edwards gives us unique description of new backcourt teammate

Funny Ant Quote on LaMelo 😂

Knicks' Extension Hold Ups ✋

Insider Jake Fischer dives into KAT, Hart and Deuce McBride's contract implications, trade possibilities

Rivals Eye Dame-Ja Fit 👀

Insider Jake Fischer discusses question marks surrounding Portland's guard rotation

Giannis Enough for Heat Championship? 🤔

Insider Jake Fischer's early reaction to Greek Freak's fit in Miami

Insider on Duren Contract Saga 😮‍💨

Jake Fischer breaks down how both sides came to an agreement

Insider: BI to Return Sooner Than Later

Jake Fischer reports on Ingram, Max Strus, Coby White and Tobias Harris' injuries

Agent: 'Boozer Best Rookie' This Draft 😯

But insider Jake Fischer is most intrigued by Clippers' rookie Keaton Wagler

Fresh NBA Preseason Scoops 👂

🤕 LBJ injury cause for concern? 😾 KAT talks getting tense 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

5 deals that should've gone down this offseason 📲

NBA Trades We Needed 🤞

Ariel Hukporti suffered ruptured right Achilles during Monday's preseason opener vs. Knicks

76ers Big Man Out for Season

Breaking down how each franchise will either exceed or fall short of expectations 📲

'Over-Under' Predictions for Every NBA Team's Record 🔮

San Antonio believes guard is team's second-best player behind Wemby (ESPN)

Harper Seen as Spurs' No. 2

Suns-Pistons Preseason Fight 😳

John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by the throat

Pistons big man 'wasn't necessarily trying to set that tone' in debut but was 'glad' he did 🎥

Collins on Brooks Scuffle 👀

Pistons Rook's Preseason Game-Winner 🔥

Detroit might've found a gem in No. 17 pick Ebuka Okorie

Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe take the spotlight while LeBron rested 📲

76ers Take Down Knicks in Preseason Opener

Knicks star candid about state of negotiations. See NYK's offer here 📲

KAT Frustrated with Talks 😶

Three teams who could pull the trigger if extension talks continue to stall with Knicks 📲

KAT Trade Landing Spots 📍

Alternate path to All-Star upgrade next to Steph 📲

Surprise Warriors Trade Idea 💡

Max Strus Out 4 Weeks

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LA Clippers guard Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday's preseason game and will be reevaluated in four weeks, sources tell ESPN.

Shams explains why Knicks stars might be candidates if extensions aren't signed soon 🎥

KAT, Hart Could Be Trade Names

76ers star locking in with LeBron in town

Embiid's Updated Weight 👀

Knicks HC admits East 'got harder' after LeBron, Jaylen Brown additions 📲

Mike Brown Praises 'Loaded' 76ers 🤝

Former Mavs HC, ESPN in 'advanced talks' about adding him to studio coverage (Stein)

Jason Kidd Eyed for TV Role

76ers star free to fly on chopper anytime as part of Fanatics endorsement (FOS)

Bron Helicopter Part of Deal

Clippers guard feels ready to use his 'voice' with new team (Andscape)

Garland Taking Leadership Role

Kings guard expected to play Thursday or Saturday (Andscape)

Ben Simmons' Debut Coming

'Both sides want to get a deal done' before Oct. 19 deadline (Stein)

Podz Likely to Get Extension

James giving 'special attention' to left foot and lower back (ESPN)

LeBron's Prep for Year 24

Coby White to Miss Preseason

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Coby White joins Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams on the list of Hornets to suffer injuries projected to carry into the regular season.

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The Hornets say Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the team’s preseason games.

Half the NBA Can Win a Title 😯

Why this season's championship chase is WIDE-OPEN

Pistons star rocks blue colorway during open practice. Tap to see 📸

Cade Wears Nike Caitlin 1s 🔵

Bleacher Report•4d

Duren Calls Out 'False' Rumors

Pistons center puts contract unhappiness storyline to rest 🎥

Bleacher Report•4d

LeBron's Helicopter Commute 🚁

TMZ catches pics of 76ers star making trip to NYC from Philly 📸

Heat HC with massive praise for new star player after preseason win

Spo Compares Giannis To Magic

76ers' chemistry already on full display in scrimmage. Tap to watch 🎥

Maxey, KCP Oops to LeBron 🔥

Nuggets star along with teammates on the sidelines for matchup with Texas Tech 🎥

Jokić Pops Out at CU Game 🦬

Former franchise star says he wouldn’t rule out a return to Atlanta someday

Trae Leaves Door Open to Hawks

All-NBA center agrees to 5-year contract after prolonged dispute between sides (Shams)

🚨 PISTONS GIVE DUREN $200M DEAL

Hawkins, Grizzlies Part Ways

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The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have mutually agreed to part ways, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.

New Heat star has high expectations for Miami's defense 📸

Giannis' Warning to NBA ⚠️

Tom Gores ensured a 'more positive' experience for center after talks went 'sideways' (The Athletic)

Pistons Gov's Promise to Duren

Micah Nori using preseason to tinker with Ja and Dame coming off bench (The Athletic)

Blazers Starters Not Set 🤔

Tap to see all the days you'll be saving on your calendar this year 📲

Key Dates For 2026-27 Season 📅

Where every team stands as training camps begin 📲

NBA Preseason Power Rankings📊

2024 first-rounder could be cut with LA looking to be roster compliant (California Post)

Knecht Lakers' 'Odd Man Out'?

New York wants to pay big man 'much less' than 4-yr, $276M extension he's eligible for (The Athletic)

Big Gap Between Knicks, KAT 😬

Miami giving fans 'A Night in Vice City' with Nov. 18 promo. (📸 via @MiamiHEAT on X)

Heat Tease GTA VI Unis 🔥

Bub Carrington says quiet part out loud

Wiz Guard Admits to Tanking 😨

Portland releases statement after social media posts in violation of team and league policies resurface

Blazers Fire New Broadcaster

Bleacher Report•1y

NBA Players with the All-Time Most Career Earnings💰

Where the superstars that have earned the biggest financial deals land 📲

Safe to say Ben saw the clip from Kings media day

Simmons Responds to Hot Mic 👀

All 15 roster spots set after standoff with Jalen Duren 📲

Pistons Updated Salary Cap 💰

Latest Vegas Expansion Update 🎰

Insider Jake Fischer explains why update to infrastructure is needed after purchase is complete

LeBron Speaks at Sixers Media Day 🎙️

Cavs forward reveals massive transformation ahead of NBA return

Hezonja Up 70 LBS, 3 Inches 😳

Adebayo thinks it's time to move past 'play-in team' narrative 🎥

Bam Claps Back at Critics 🗣️

Guard agrees to 3-yr, $24M deal with Toronto (Shams)

Raptors Extend Jamal Shead

Everything from today's player interviews and pressers 📲

LeBron's 1st Sixers Media Day 🔔

Tap in for the latest updates from around the league 📲

NBA Training Camp Buzz

NBA expected to pick between three ownership groups soon (Shams)

Vegas Expansion to Cost $12B+

Kyrie's Mavs Future in Question 🤔

Insider Jake Fischer explains why NBA execs don't believe Irving will finish his career in Dallas

4-star guard Abdul-Malik Olajuwon picks Mustangs

Hakeem's Son Going to SMU

Stacking up Bron's Sixers, every team's lineup after wild offseason 📲

NBA Starting 5 Rankings 📊

'We have every ability to be the best team' in the East

Allen Hypes Cavs Potential☝️

Chris Finch hoping NBA cleans up 'this crap' during 2026-27 season (The Athletic)

Wolves HC Calls Out Flopping

Thee vehicle was rediscovered this year after 24 years out of the public eye 📲

Custom MJ Ferrari Sells for $2.7M 💰

Mavs star responded to those questioning how tall he actually is

Flagg on 'Height Truthers' 😂

Couldn't believe James was on helicopter while he had car troubles

Maxey Reacts to Bron's Ride 😭

Leonard wasn't following salary cap circumvention saga

Kawhi Reacts to Torre Report

Pistons' contract stipulation 'no longer part of the talks' (The Athletic)

Duren Weight Clause Dropped

Suns' Dillon Brooks charged with DUI stemming from incident in March (AP)

Breaking News

Karl Towns Sr. hasn't forgotten Butler's past disrespect

KAT's Dad Disses Jimmy 😏

'Scenario' Pistons star sits out regular-season action on table (The Athletic)

Jalen Duren Could Miss Games

Knicks star was on Zillow during Giannis trade rumors (The Athletic)

KAT Was Preparing to Move 😅

NBA vet joining Shanghai Sharks after being waived by Grizzlies

D-Lo to Play in China 🇨🇳

Outlining a blockbuster move that would challenge the Knicks and 76ers 📲

NBA Trade To Boost a New Eastern Conference Contender 🏀

Game-worn memorabilia goes for a pretty penny 📸

MJ's 'Last Dance' Uni's Record Sale 🤯

Biggest Media Day Takeaways ✍️

Insider Jake Fischer explains what he learned about LeBron, Clippers' injuries, AD's future and more

Duren, Pistons at 'Standoff' 🫣

Insider Jake Fischer reveals teams that may have interest in center next summer if deal isn't reached

New NBA Offseason Scoops👂

💰 Jokić, KAT extension updates 🤔 Latest on Jalen Duren ▶️ Watch show with insider Jake Fischer

Bron Exits in Helicopter ✌️

Day 1 of LeCommute

76ers star full participant in Tuesday's practice

No Joel Embiid Restrictions

Kings and Bucks interested in Pistons big who is looking for $200M+ (SI)

2 Teams Linked to Duren

'Today was hard. Today was very, very hard'

Klay Quote on 1st Practice 😮‍💨

Redick dishes on what went wrong when Lakers guard visited his house in 2023. Watch here 📲

JJ's Quentin Grimes Story 😭

New video details changes for upcoming season 🎥

NBA Reveals 'Points of Emphasis' for Refs

What each franchise has to address going into training camp ➡️

1 Big Question for Every NBA Team ⁉️

Instant updates and reactions from player interviews and pressers 📲

Lakers Media Day Live 🏀

Kings forward sheds light on reason for missing last season

Ben Simmons Slams Critics 😨

Hornets Waive Rob Dillingham

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The Charlotte Hornets are waiving former No. 8 pick Rob Dillingham, sources tell ESPN.

James Jr. excited for 'something different' this season

Bronny on Bron Leaving Lakers

3x All-Star has high expectations with Kings

Ben Simmons' Return Quote 🗣️

Warriors star got some pushback on latest accessories. Watch here 📲

Jimmy's New Media Day Look

Curry had to leave podium after this question

Steph Quote on Expectations 💀

Clippers announce Ingram has partially torn Achilles tendon

B.I. to Miss Season Start

James explains why he couldn't join forces with team that just won title

Knicks Win Turned Away Bron 😯

Warriors GM doesn't rule out big man for start of season

Porzingis Out Indefinitely

Thunder share updated roster listing

Chet's New Weight