NBA News
Sources: Murray fractured hand in Pelicans debut
Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will be sidelined for an extended period of time after fracturing his left hand during Wednesday night's season opener, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Embiid's participation to be investigated
The NBA is likely to begin an investigation later this week into the Philadelphia 76ers surrounding the player participation of All-NBA center Joel Embiid, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Bulls' Ball returns: 'Just trying to give good minutes'
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball checked into Wednesday night's game with 6:14 left in the first quarter to mark his first official NBA game since January 2022.
Kerr flaunts Warriors' depth with 12-man rotation
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he "couldn't justify" not using a 12-man rotation in Wednesday night's season-opening win, saying this is "as a deep of a team as I've ever coached."
No. 1 pick Risacher opens with 3, goes 2-for-8
Zaccharie Risacher drained his first shot before finishing with seven points as the Hawks held on against the Nets on Wednesday night.
Ja starts year off right, takes over late in Grizz win
Coming off a season marred by controversy and injury, Ja Morant scored 22 points in 28 "hard-playing" minutes to lead Memphis to a 126-124 season-opening win over Utah.
Heat dedicate home court to beloved Pat Riley
Dwyane Wade, Goran Dragic, Mike Miller and Jamal Mashburn were among the ex-Heat players who returned to Miami on Wednesday night to watch the team's home court be renamed for their former coach, Pat Riley.
Healthy LaMelo stamps return with 34 in victory
Playing in a regular-season game for the first time since Jan. 26, LaMelo Ball had 34 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Hornets to a 110-105 win over Houston.
Extension grades: Gobert, Rockets duo
On the day before the 2024-25 NBA season begins, several top players locked in guaranteed money. ESPN insider Kevin Pelton grades the key deals.