Heat get under tax line, send Highsmith to Nets
Miami traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, a move that gets the Heat under the tax line for this coming season and creates roster flexibility.
Lakers to unveil Riley statue on Feb. 22 vs. C’s
Lakers to unveil Riley statue on Feb. 22 vs. C’s
The Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley, who coached the team to four NBA titles during the “Showtime” era, with a statue that will be unveiled Feb. 22.
Porter Jr.: Betting impact ‘going to get worse’
Porter Jr.: Betting impact ‘going to get worse’
Michael Porter Jr., whose brother Jontay was banned from the NBA in 2024 for his role in a gambling scheme, says the expansion of sports betting has detracted from the integrity and enjoyment of the game “and it’s only going to get worse.”
Sources: Blazers find buyer, will stay in Portland
Sources: Blazers find buyer, will stay in Portland
Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Hurricanes, has agreed to buy the NBA’s Trail Blazers for more than $4 billion and keep the team in Portland, sources told ESPN.
NBA betting: First bets to make on opening night and Christmas Day
NBA betting: First bets to make on opening night and Christmas Day
Here are the bets that stand out for opening night and Christmas Day.
The NBA schedule is out! Here are the best games — and beefs — to watch this season
The NBA schedule is out! Here are the best games — and beefs — to watch this season
Following the NBA’s schedule release, our insiders breakdown which 2025-26 games have the most intrigue.
Opening night: Warriors-Lakers, Rockets-Thunder
Opening night: Warriors-Lakers, Rockets-Thunder
The opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season will feature the defending champion Thunder hosting the Rockets and the Warriors visiting the Lakers.
Amazon reveals its 17-game NBA Cup schedule
Amazon reveals its 17-game NBA Cup schedule
Amazon announced its NBA Cup broadcast schedule on Wednesday, with Prime Video slated to show 17 of the games, including the championship.
Sources: Grousbeck won’t stay as C’s governor
Sources: Grousbeck won’t stay as C’s governor
Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm, sources told ESPN.
Convictions in death of CP3’s grandfather tossed
Convictions in death of CP3’s grandfather tossed
A North Carolina trial judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the 2002 death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather. Now, state attorneys are considering their next moves, including an appeal.