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Embiid to miss first week; George out for opener
The 76ers announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss Wednesday's season opener and that Embiid would be out at least two more games.
Sources: Clippers to honor West at arena opening
The Clippers will honor the late Jerry West when they open their new arena.
Griffeys in L.A. for potential LeBron-Bronny debut
More than 30 years after they became the first father-son duo to team up in Major League Baseball history, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be in the building Tuesday night to potentially see LeBron James and Bronny James play in the same game in the NBA.
Celtics NBA title faves for 3rd consecutive season
The Celtics are consensus betting favorites to win the championship entering the NBA season, despite a host of contenders making offseason moves to challenge Boston's efforts to repeat as league champions.
Nuggets give Gordon 4-year, $133M extension
The Nuggets secured a critical player from their 2023 championship team by agreeing to a four-year, $133 million contract extension with forward Aaron Gordon.
Bettors backing Bronny as long shot ROY pick
More bets have been placed on Bronny James to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year than any other player at multiple major U.S. sportsbooks.
Rockets' Sengun agrees to 5-year, $185M deal
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has agreed on a five-year, $185 million rookie extension, his agents told ESPN.
Warriors don't extend Kuminga before deadline
The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga did not reach a new deal ahead of Monday's deadline for rookie contract extensions.
ESPN just finished its countdown of the top 100 players for the 2024-25 season. And NBA decision-makers have thoughts.