NBA Basketball

Heat's Adebayo (toe) ruled out Friday vs. Hornets

The Miami Heat have ruled big man Bam Adebayo out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets with a left big toe sprain.

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."

Massive fire heavily damages Spoelstra's home

Fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a futile effort to save the property.

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.

🏀 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.