NBA Basketball

Sources: Jazz's Kessler (shoulder) out for season

Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, sources told ESPN.

Magic's Bane tossed after firing ball at Okongwu

Desmond Bane was ejected Tuesday after committing a hard foul on Onyeka Okongwu and firing the ball at the Hawks' center while he fell to the floor.

Red-hot Bulls rally from 24 down to topple 76ers

The Bulls stormed back from a 24-point deficit to beat the 76ers on a late go-ahead 3-pointer in a battle between the early leaders in the East.

Warriors' Butler (sore back) exits; Curry out Wed.

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler, who was dealing with a sore lower back coming into Tuesday's game against the Suns, played just 14 first-half minutes and was ruled out in the third quarter.

Pelicans lose Zion (hamstring) for at least a week

Zion Williamson will miss at least 7-10 days with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Williamson leads the winless Pelicans in points, rebounds and assists.

Voters greenlight Spurs' downtown arena proposal

The San Antonio Spurs are a major step closer to securing a new downtown home, after voters in Bexar County, Texas approved a plan on Tuesday night that would allow officials to commit up to $311 million in venue taxes to help build a multipurpose arena.

Red Panda off IR, makes NBA return at Bulls game

Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, is made her NBA return Tuesday in Chicago after recovering from a broken wrist sustained in July.

🏀 Debating four early-season storylines

ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more.