NBA News
Some NBA player props dropped after Porter case
FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM are among the sportsbooks that will not offer under bets on NBA players on two-way or 10-day contracts to combat manipulation, following discussions between the league and books after the Jontay Porter scandal.
Clips say Kawhi out indefinitely to start season
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who hasn't played in the preseason because of inflammation in his knee, will be sidelined indefinitely to start the season, coach Ty Lue confirmed Thursday.
Source: LeBron to sit out Lakers' preseason finale
LeBron James will not play in the Lakers' preseason finale Friday against the Warriors.
OKC's Hartenstein (hand) out at least 5-6 weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a small, nondisplaced fracture in his left hand and will be reevaluated in five to six weeks, the team announced.
76ers' McCain diagnosed with pulmonary contusion
Jared McCain was diagnosed with a pulmonary contusion but did not sustain a concussion during Wednesday's preseason victory over the Nets.
Ball scores 10 in return; rehab 'all behind me now'
Lonzo Ball scored 10 points in 15 minutes in his first NBA game in more than 1,000 days following a lengthy rehab process.
Pre-deadline extension projections
The eve of the NBA season is also the deadline for rookie contract extensions, with teams and players facing major decisions. And those aren't the only roster moves we're monitoring ahead of 2024-25.