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Durant pins season-opening loss on himself as Rockets fall
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant blamed himself for a Houston Rockets debut gone awry Tuesday, as the defending…
Gilgeous-Alexander’s winning FTs put bow on Thunder’s ring night
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The symbolism didn't strike Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the moment as the clock…
Michael Jordan: NBA broadcasting a way to give back to the game
Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports' return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night,…
NBA Opening Night live: Thunder-Rockets; Lakers-Warriors
The 2025-26 NBA season is officially here! The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets tip off at 7:30 p.m.…
Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson to sit out Knicks’ opener vs. Cavs
The New York Knicks ruled out Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson Tuesday ahead of Wednesday night's season opener…
NBA commish Adam Silver calls for more gambling regulation
NBA commissioner Adam Silver, the first acting professional league commissioner to come out in support of…
Michael Jordan card sets ‘aftermarket’ record with $2.7M sale
An "aftermarket" signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold in a private sale via Goldin Auctions for…
2025-26 NBA schedule: How to watch games on ESPN
ESPN's NBA coverage returns this week for its 24th straight season. The network tips off its 2025-26 season with…
Lakers’ Kleber strains oblique, will be reevaluated in two weeks
LOS ANGELES - The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an…
Betting buzz: How much has LeBron James’ injury impacted the Lakers’…
Everything that happens in sports has additional context when viewed from a betting perspective. From…
Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for opening night
ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that…
Thunder open as massive betting favorite to win NBA title
The Oklahoma City Thunder were underdogs in only three games last season en route to winning the franchise's first…