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WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE NBA TONIGHT?!?!?!
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE NBA TONIGHT?!?!?!
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what in the blue hell is in the wire tonight
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
what in the blue hell is in the wire tonight
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Desmond Bane with the crazy contested buzzer beater to win it for the Magic
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Desmond Bane with the crazy contested buzzer beater to win it for the Magic
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince has sustained a herniated disc in his neck and is expected to miss a significant period of time, sources tell ESPN. Prince shot 42.9% on 3-pointers in his first eight games of the season.
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince has sustained a herniated disc in his neck and is expected to miss a significant period of time, sources tell ESPN. Prince shot 42.9% on 3-pointers in his first eight games of the season.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Basketball Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens:
“Lenny Wilkens represented the very best of the NBA – as a Hall of Fame player, Hall of Fame coach, and one of the game’s most respected ambassadors.
“Lenny Wilkens represented the very best of the NBA – as a Hall of Fame player, Hall of Fame coach, and one of the game’s most respected ambassadors.
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Basketball Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens:
“Lenny Wilkens represented the very best of the NBA – as a Hall of Fame player, Hall of Fame coach, and one of the game’s most respected ambassadors.
“Lenny Wilkens represented the very best of the NBA – as a Hall of Fame player, Hall of Fame coach, and one of the game’s most respected ambassadors.
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Lenny Wilkens, godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88
Lenny Wilkens, godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who led the Sonics to their only NBA title and was an ambassador of Seattle basketball for more than 50 years, has died at 88.
www.seattletimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Lenny Wilkens, godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88
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THE RIM WAS DEF HURT IN THE PROCESS
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
THE RIM WAS DEF HURT IN THE PROCESS
Brooklyn's Cam Thomas will miss at least three to four weeks with a left hamstring strain.
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Brooklyn's Cam Thomas will miss at least three to four weeks with a left hamstring strain.
Just into NBA Today – star guard De'Aaron Fox set for his Spurs season debut:
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Just into NBA Today – star guard De'Aaron Fox set for his Spurs season debut:
San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox plans to make his season debut against the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Saturday, sources tell ESPN. Fox rehabbed from an offseason hamstring injury and ramped up this week for his weekend debut.
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox plans to make his season debut against the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Saturday, sources tell ESPN. Fox rehabbed from an offseason hamstring injury and ramped up this week for his weekend debut.
The Detroit Pistons have claimed former Sacramento Kings center Isaac Jones off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. The second-year big man occupies the Pistons' 15th roster spot.
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Detroit Pistons have claimed former Sacramento Kings center Isaac Jones off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. The second-year big man occupies the Pistons' 15th roster spot.
The Detroit Pistons have claimed former Sacramento Kings center Isaac Jones off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. The second-year big man occupies the Pistons' 15th roster spot.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The Detroit Pistons have claimed former Sacramento Kings center Isaac Jones off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. The second-year big man occupies the Pistons' 15th roster spot.
The Indiana Pacers are signing veteran point guard Monte Morris with their newly open roster spot, sources tell ESPN.
The Indiana Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung, sources tell ESPN. The reigning three-time NBA dunk contest champion signed a multiyear, non-guaranteed with the Pacers last week and scored 6.3 points in 11.3 minutes per game over three contests.
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Indiana Pacers are signing veteran point guard Monte Morris with their newly open roster spot, sources tell ESPN.
The Indiana Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung, sources tell ESPN. The reigning three-time NBA dunk contest champion signed a multiyear, non-guaranteed with the Pacers last week and scored 6.3 points in 11.3 minutes per game over three contests.
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Indiana Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung, sources tell ESPN. The reigning three-time NBA dunk contest champion signed a multiyear, non-guaranteed with the Pacers last week and scored 6.3 points in 11.3 minutes per game over three contests.
The Indiana Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung, sources tell ESPN. The reigning three-time NBA dunk contest champion signed a multiyear, non-guaranteed with the Pacers last week and scored 6.3 points in 11.3 minutes per game over three contests.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The Indiana Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung, sources tell ESPN. The reigning three-time NBA dunk contest champion signed a multiyear, non-guaranteed with the Pacers last week and scored 6.3 points in 11.3 minutes per game over three contests.
Lakers' LeBron James has officially been cleared for contact basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. Next step, ramping up to 5-on-5 action.
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Lakers' LeBron James has officially been cleared for contact basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. Next step, ramping up to 5-on-5 action.
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Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra has lost his home in a house fire this Morning
Thankfully, no one was injured.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra has lost his home in a house fire this Morning
Thankfully, no one was injured.
Thankfully, no one was injured.
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on the next steps in LeBron James' Lakers season debut process:
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on the next steps in LeBron James' Lakers season debut process:
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to return to the lineup tonight against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (7:30 pm ET on ESPN), per sources.
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to return to the lineup tonight against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (7:30 pm ET on ESPN), per sources.
The meeting is considered a briefing for members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and will include conversations about the league's partnerships with sportsbooks and measures to prevent illegal use of non-public information, sources said.
A United States Congressional committee is meeting with NBA officials Wednesday in Washington, D.C., in wake of the indictments of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, sources tell ESPN.
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The meeting is considered a briefing for members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and will include conversations about the league's partnerships with sportsbooks and measures to prevent illegal use of non-public information, sources said.
A United States Congressional committee is meeting with NBA officials Wednesday in Washington, D.C., in wake of the indictments of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, sources tell ESPN.
November 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A United States Congressional committee is meeting with NBA officials Wednesday in Washington, D.C., in wake of the indictments of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, sources tell ESPN.
Utah's Walker Kessler is undergoing season-ending left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, sources tell ESPN.
November 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Utah's Walker Kessler is undergoing season-ending left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, sources tell ESPN.
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Bane gets a flagrant, a tech, and an ejection for this one
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Bane gets a flagrant, a tech, and an ejection for this one
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Red Panda is back and better than ever
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Red Panda is back and better than ever
Pelicans' Zion Williamson is out at least 7 to 10 days with a left hamstring strain.
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Pelicans' Zion Williamson is out at least 7 to 10 days with a left hamstring strain.