NBA Basketball

Wembanyama stalled out again in loss to Lakers

Victor Wembanyama says adjustments are needed after a second straight game of double-teams ended in a 118-116 Spurs loss to the Lakers.

Smart: 'Full ownership' of gaffe as Lakers hold on

Marcus Smart owned up to an inbounding error that nearly cost the Lakers in their 118-116 win over the Spurs, saying "it will never happen again."

Westbrook fuels Kings, makes rebounding history

Russell Westbrook used the 204th triple-double of his career to deliver a win for Sacramento, meanwhile passing Jason Kidd for the most career rebounds by an NBA guard.

KAT 'still stunned' by trade as Knicks rout Wolves

Karl-Anthony Towns said after Wednesday's game that a year later, it's still "weird" to face his former teammates.

Sources: LeBron eyes live 5-on-5 play as next step

Lakers star LeBron James' next step in his recovery will be taking part in live 5-on-5 reps in practice, sources told ESPN.

Garland's debut fuels Cavs' season-best scoring

With Darius Garland directing the offense after missing the first seven games, the Cavs scored a season-high 132 points in Wednesday's victory over the Sixers.

Adebayo hobbled by foot pain, exits early in loss

The Heat's Bam Adebayo left in the first quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets after experiencing pain in his left foot.

Jazz C Kessler set for season-ending surgery

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

🏀 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.