How to watch “Inside the NBA” on ESPN: 2025-26 schedule

How to watch “Inside the NBA” on ESPN: 2025-26 schedule

The 21-time Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NBA” studio show returns as the pregame, halftime and postgame show for ESPN and ABC’s NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season.

Introducing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index for 2025-2026: Predictions for 23 NBA teams

Introducing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index for 2025-2026: Predictions for 23 NBA teams

The code is written. The simulations run. Here’s who BPI projects to be in the top six in each conference, those fighting for play-in spots and three teams with high-variance young prospects.

Kings' Domantas Sabinis out for first week of season with hamstring strain

Kings' Domantas Sabinis out for first week of season with hamstring strain

Sacramento coach Doug Christie wanted to get some run together for his core starters last Wednesday night in one of the team’s final preseason games, but that always comes with risk, and it has bitten the Kings.

Domantas Sabonis suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain against the Clippers and will be out for at least the first week of the season, the Kings announced. A Grade 1 strain usually keeps a player out about 10 days, but that time can vary.

Sabonis is not the only Kings’ starter out. Keegan Murray underwent surgery on a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, which will keep him out for at least a month.

Sabonis, a three-time All-Star, averaged 19.1 points and 13.9 rebounds a game, shooting 41.7% on a couple of 3-pointers a game but 62.7% inside the arc. Dario Saric will get the start with Sabonis out, but that’s a lot of scoring and rebounding to make up (plus, Sabonis serves as a hub for the Sacramento offense).

It’s a rough way to start for the Kings, a team without much margin for error in the West if the goal is to make the postseason. The Kings open the season at the Suns on Oct. 22, then come home for two games over the weekend against the Jazz and Lakers.

Wizards Plan To Waive Dillon Jones

Wizards Plan To Waive Dillon Jones

The Washington Wizards are planning to waive guard Dillon Jones. Washington had acquired Jones from the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason.

The Wizards were set to waive at least one player with a fully guaranteed contract to get into regular roster compliance by Monday’s deadline. Unless he’s claimed off waivers, Jones will count for $2.7 million in dead money on Washington’s cap sheet for the 2026-27 season.

Best DFS picks for 49ers vs Falcons in Week 7

Best DFS picks for 49ers vs Falcons in Week 7

The 4-2 San Francisco 49ers host the 3-2 Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football as 1.5-point favorites in a game that looks pretty even overall. Brock Purdy is out again, which pushes Mac Jones into the starting lineup again. While George Kittle returns from I.R. and is very much needed with injuries continuing to hurt the 49ers offense.

Below we will take a look at the best DFS plays for this Sunday night showdown.

Questionable offensive players

Darnell Mooney, WR, Falcons

Mooney got in two limited practices to start the week and then was downgraded to not practicing on Friday. He ended up listed as questionable, but head coach Raheem Morris did say he felt good about his chance to play. His absence has been great for Drake London’s fantasy numbers, so if he does sit again, London becomes a great play, even with his high cost. Mooney’s price tag is pretty high still, but if he does play, he makes for a useful tournament play.

Captain’s Picks

George Kittle, TE, 49ers (FLEX $7,800, CPT $11,700)

All signs are pointing up for Kittle as he comes off I.R. after his Week 1 hamstring injury. It appears the team has given him extra time to make sure a re-injury isn’t as likely and he appears set for a full complement of snaps. Add in that Ricky Pearsall is out and Jauan Jenning is playing with multiple ailments, and I love Kittle this week, even in a tough matchup.

Bijan Robinson, POS, TEAM (FLEX $13,400, CPT $20,100)

It really is tough to get away from Bijan. I don’t know how you can fade him and feel good about your chances in any single game slate. Fading him for me is to push him down to flex, which might have to happen if you can’t fit his price tag into the captain’s slot. His usage on the ground and through the air keeps him viable in all game scripts, and he has been much more explosive than Christian McCaffrey this year. McCaffrey is of course high on the list of captains to play in this game, but he’s got more upside on DraftKings than FanDuel due to the .5 PPR scoring on FD.

Value flex plays

Casey Washington, WR, Falcons (FLEX $3,400, CPT $5,100)

We’re going to need some salary relief to play Robinson and/or McCaffrey and Drake London along with QBs, so we might need to get a little weird here. Casey Washington is getting a ton of playing time, but his targets are few, far between, and of the deeper variety. I’d only play him in bigger tournaments, but if he hits, he likely hits fairly big for his price.

Demarcus Robinson, POS, TEAM (FLEX $4,400, CPT $6,600)

With Marquez Valdes-Scantling out, Demarcus Robinson should be in line for more consistent snaps than he has been. Last week he made two big receptions and is someone who is a little safer than Washington as a cheap play.

Jauan Jennings, POS, TEAM (FLEX $6,000, CPT $9,000)

He’s not 100% by any stretch of the imagination, but he is much cheaper to roster on FanDuel than DraftKings and we’ve seen him have success when playing through injuries in the past.