NBA Basketball

Edgecombe's 34 most in debut since Wilt in '59

Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe lit up the Celtics with 34 points on Wednesday night, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 in 1959, as the Sixers won 117-116.

LeBron helps Lakers dissect opening-night loss

Coach JJ Redick said LeBron James, who missed the opener because of sciatica, was an important voice as the Lakers sifted through the tape Wednesday.

Sources: Trophy logo to return to NBA Finals court

For the first time since 2009, the large Larry O'Brien Trophy logo and the NBA Finals script logo will be painted on the court, sources told ESPN.

Thunder's Caruso suffers concussion, in protocol

Oklahoma City guard Alex Caruso suffered a concussion during Tuesday's game against Houston and has been placed in the league's concussion protocol.

Peterson, Dybantsa downplay race to No. 1 pick

The Big 12 might boast the top two picks in next summer's NBA draft -- but both Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa say the NBA isn't on their minds right now.

Toronto's NHL, NBA teams adjust times for Jays

To avoid conflict with the Blue Jays' World Series games, Toronto's Maple Leafs and Raptors are changing the times of their games this weekend.

👀 NBA picks: Experts predict East, West, Finals

Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.