National Basketball Association

Haliburton 'shocked' opener not on national TV https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49620902/pacers-haliburton-shocked-first-game-back-not-national-tv Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was "shocked" to learn his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be nationally televised when the NBA regular-season schedule was released last week.

2026 HOF class honors women's hoops, NBA icons https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/49623875/basketball-hof-class-2026-honors-women-hoops-nba-icons Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.

Sources: Cavs deal Schroder for Hornets' Mann https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49611835/sources-cavaliers-trading-schroder-cash-hornets-mann The Cavaliers are trading guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Hornets for guard Tre Mann, sources told ESPN on Friday.

NBA HOF week: Mike D'Antoni dishes on Nash, Kobe and Linsanity https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49611628/nba-hof-week-mike-dantoni-dishes-phoenix-suns-steve-nash-los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-new-york-knicks-linsanity The legendary coach, architect of some of the most explosive offenses in NBA history, talks "seven seconds or less,' Madison Square Garden and a "doomed" Lakers tenure.

Owner of valuable Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 numbered rookie card comes forward https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49612510/dallas-mavericks-cooper-flagg-signed-1-1-rookie-card-jason-williams A card collector since he was 12, Jason Williams still hasn't decided what to do with the incredible find.

Ex-Knick Oakley's assault case vs. MSG dismissed https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49614341/judge-dismisses-ex-knick-oakley-assault-case-msg A judge on Friday ruled that former Knicks All-Star Charles Oakley "produced no evidence to support his claim that he was assaulted by MSG security guards."

'One of a kind': Nelson honored by NBA greats https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49608513/don-nelson-memorialized-nba-greats-gather-dallas-service Dirk Nowitzki wrote that Don Nelson was "one of a kind" and Rick Carlisle praised his innovative coaching style as greats from around the NBA gathered to honor the Hall of Fame coach following his death at the age of 86.

Wolves to retire Garnett's 21 around Celtics game https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49610507/timberwolves-set-garnett-jersey-retirement-celtics-clash Kevin Garnett will have a second jersey number retired when the Timberwolves raise his No. 21 to the rafters.

Grizzlies offseason recap and early season preview: Boozer leads a fresh start https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49583228/memphis-grizzlies-offseason-recap-2026-27-season-preview-stats-roster-depth-chart How will the Grizzlies look after trading two cornerstone players? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49584780/the-11-nba-players-basketball-hall-fame-waiting-list There's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.

The Lakers got flipped?! What we know about the decision to sell, and how the league reacted https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49599895/los-angeles-lakers-sold-125-billion-valuation-nba-execs-agents-reaction-walter-kushner-iger-luka After the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more. Here's what they said.

LeBron, Wemby and the Knicks Lead NBA’s National TV Schedule https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/lebron-james-nba-schedule-knicks-76ers-lakers-1234941910/ It isn’t purely speculation to claim the NBA built its schedule around LeBron James’ free agency decision. “Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule,” commissioner Adam Silver said at the CNBC Sport x Boardroom Game Plan Summit in July. “I would like him to make his announcement already, so we can finish the schedule.” James’ […]

NBA's '26-27 schedule features January reunions https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49602964/nba-2026-27-schedule-highlighted-january-reunions The NBA's schedule has plenty of intrigue in January with the highly anticipated returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown to their respective former homes.

NBA schedule 2026-27: Opening night, Christmas and must-see games https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49471934/nba-full-schedule-2026-2027-games-watch-faq-rivalries-matchups Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.

6 Things You Need to Know About the Shocking $12.5B Lakers Sale https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/lakers-sale-joshua-kushner-bob-iger-explainer-takeaways-1234941866/ The record-breaking Los Angeles Lakers sale, announced Wednesday to a largely unsuspecting audience, is packed with intrigue.  The seller, Mark Walter, is facing federal investigations across his business empire. The buyer, Joshua Kushner, is Trump family-adjacent, recently tried to invest in FIFA in what became a true international scandal and could soon become the youngest […]

Russell Westbrook retires: Answering the biggest questions on legacy, impact https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49593121/russell-westbrook-retires-nba-legacy-triple-double-records-durant-partnership Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.

NBA Cup 2026: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49577473/2026-nba-season-tournament-cup-format-highlights-updates The league has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know about the fourth annual in-season tournament.

Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49592048/russell-westbrook-announces-nba-retirement-18-seasons Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement Wednesday.

Sources: Kushner, Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49590362/josh-kushner-bob-iger-buy-lakers-12b The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.