Walter approved as Lakers’ owner, closes on sale
After getting league approval, sources told ESPN that Mark Walter has closed on the purchase of a majority stake in the Lakers at a record valuation of $10 billion.
Month: October 2025
Hornets’ Ball fined $35K for flipping off ref in loss
Hornets’ Ball fined $35K for flipping off ref in loss
The NBA has fined Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene hand gesture during Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Sources: NBA, books review most vulnerable bets
Sources: NBA, books review most vulnerable bets
The NBA and its partner sportsbook have had ongoing discussions on what types of bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and what betting limits are appropriate for such bets, sources told ESPN.
Giannis (knee) sits as Rollins leads Bucks to win
Giannis (knee) sits as Rollins leads Bucks to win
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play in Thursday’s 120-110 win over the Warriors.
Hornets exercise team options on Miller, Salaun
Hornets exercise team options on Miller, Salaun
The Charlotte Hornets exercised team options on guard Brandon Miller and forward Tidjane Salaun on Friday.
Hoop Collective Q&A: What are the next steps in the NBA’s gambling investigations?
Hoop Collective Q&A: What are the next steps in the NBA’s gambling investigations?
ESPN spoke with former federal prosecutor Kate Reilly for an in-depth look at what comes next.
‘I didn’t even know he was a gambler’: How the Blazers and NBA are grappling with Chauncey Billups’ stunning downfall
‘I didn’t even know he was a gambler’: How the Blazers and NBA are grappling with Chauncey Billups’ stunning downfall
The questions inside the Blazers’ locker room and across the NBA are the same: How do we reconcile the man we thought we knew — and a man the federal government believes is a criminal?
Jonathan Kuminga Will Remain In Warriors’ Starting Lineup Permanently
Jonathan Kuminga Will Remain In Warriors’ Starting Lineup Permanently
Jonathan Kuminga has earned a place in the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup indefinitely with his strong play to begin the 2025-26 season. Kuminga’s status with the Warriors was an open question heading into the season after his contracted restricted free agency resulted in a two-year, $46.8 million contract.
“He’ll be our starter going forward,” Steve Kerr said before Tuesday’s game. “He’s been fantastic. Last night we put him on Ja [Morant]. Tonight we’ll put him on James Harden. I think he’s ready.”
Kuminga had sought a consistent role with the Warriors for years and was part of the reason why he pursued an exit from the team in restricted free agency.
Kuminga is averaging 16.2 points on 53.7 percent three-point shooting.
“The way he’s rebounding, the way he’s attacking the rim, that’s what makes him special,” Kerr said. “When he’s playing to that talent, to that ability, it changes our team.”
Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green are the other set starters, while Kerr will rotate Brandin Podziemski and Quinten Post into the fifth spot when Al Horford rests.
“You’ve hardly seen any of the mid-shot clock, 17-foot pullups [from Kuminga],” Kerr said. “You’re seeing him being much more purposeful, getting the ball to Jimmy, getting the ball to Steph, attacking the rim. He’s really putting a lot of pressure on people. The combination of Jimmy and Draymond and JK wasn’t great last year, but because of all the improvements JK has made, his passing, it’s just really clicking. So we’re going to stay with that.”
Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land after one week of regular-season play
Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land after one week of regular-season play
Hot starts or early burnouts? Where all 30 teams rank after one week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Edgecombe overtakes Flagg as ROY favorite; what it means for betting, fantasy
Edgecombe overtakes Flagg as ROY favorite; what it means for betting, fantasy
With VJ Edgecombe passing Cooper Flagg as the favorite for NBA’s Rookie of the Year, Andre Snellings looks at how it happened so quickly and what to expect from both going forward.