NBA Basketball

Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain

The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks.

MJ 'aftermarket' card sets record with $2.7M sale

A signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold in a private sale for $2.7 million, a record for a card with an "aftermarket" signature.

Thunder rule out J-Dub for opener as wrist heals

Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will sit out the team's season opener Tuesday as he continues to recover from offseason wrist surgery.

Pacers extend Nesmith on 2-year, $40.4M deal

Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.

OKC massive betting favorite to defend NBA title

The Thunder are commanding betting favorites to win another championship, listed at 2-1 at ESPN BET -- the shortest preseason title odds since the Warriors in 2017-18.

Hawks guard Daniels agrees to 4-year, $100M deal

Atlanta Hawks All-Defensive guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension with the franchise.

Aspiration co-founder pleads guilty to wire fraud

Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg, whose former company is embroiled in an NBA scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday.

✍ Grading 50-plus deal, including KD's extension

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets.