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Stephen Curry scored 31 points as Golden State overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95, with Luka Doncic scoring 37 points in the NBA Cup game.

Ernie Johnson says the 2026-27 season will be his last hosting 'Inside the NBA' after 37 years. He will continue broadcasting March Madness and other projects.

Portland stayed unbeaten with a 136-129 win over the Lakers, overcoming Luka Doncic's 41 points through accurate shooting, strong rebounding and a decisive fourth quarter.

New York Knicks assistant coaches reportedly received empty ring boxes during the team's championship celebration, while a fake employee ring offer formed part of a cybersecurity phishing test.

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg criticised Luka Doncic's foul appeals after their heated season opener, while Doncic said the rookie's trash talk changed his approach.

The Lakers opened their first season without LeBron James in eight years by defeating Golden State 127-105, with Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler leading the new-look team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 116-104, while Victor Wembanyama endured the worst shooting performance of his career.

Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points as Philadelphia defeated defending champion New York 106-100, overcoming a second-half Knicks rally in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown's 76ers debuts.

Joel Embiid has been ranked the NBA's second-biggest trade candidate by CBS Sports, behind Anthony Davis, as teams prepare for the 2026-27 season and February deadline.

LeBron James advised 76ers rookie Labaron Philon to take an available floater rather than pass to him, highlighting Philadelphia's early effort to build chemistry.

Kevin Durant says he was saddened by Russell Westbrook's retirement, believing the former MVP still had five or six productive seasons remaining after an 18-year NBA career.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves combined for an early glimpse of their potential as the Lakers beat Sacramento 114-110 in their first preseason game together.

Jaden Hardy praised Luka Doncic as a devoted father while the Lakers star pursues a Hague Convention petition in Slovenia amid an ongoing custody dispute.

Michael Jordan says he would approach today's NBA as he did in the 1990s: focus on his opponent and winning, rather than betting markets, statistics, social media or personal branding.

LeBron James' reported $15 million annual endorsement deal with Polymarket is prompting debate over player relationships with prediction markets, despite no evidence of wrongdoing or NBA rule violations.

The 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to an already talented core, but Brian Windhorst says health and chemistry concerns make Philadelphia's Eastern Conference standing far from certain.

Bronny James says he is ready to build his own identity with the Lakers after LeBron James moved to Philadelphia, with the father and son set to meet on Christmas Day.

Austin Reaves reunited with LeBron and Bronny James for a golf outing and joked about their former Lakers partnership, while describing James's lasting influence on his career.

Oddsmakers and analysts view Golden State as an unlikely 2026-27 title contender, with injuries and an ageing roster placing greater pressure on Stephen Curry.

Jalen Brunson hosted the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere, bringing his Knicks starting lineup on stage during the monologue and appearing in nine sketches after the team's championship run.

Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with Golden State, accepting a pay cut that gives the Warriors additional salary-cap flexibility for future moves.

LeBron James has invested in Mike's Red Tacos ahead of the birria chain's Pasadena opening, adding another consumer brand to his extensive portfolio as he approaches a possible final NBA season.

Chris Spatola, a former Duke assistant coach, Army veteran and ESPN college basketball analyst, has died at 47, Duke confirmed. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Kevin Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season with Houston while hinting that 2026–27 could be his last, despite continued elite production and a secure Hall of Fame legacy.

LeBron James is reportedly joining Philadelphia on a two-year, $8 million deal while earning $15 million annually from Polymarket, prompting discussion about possible salary-cap implications.

Draymond Green has challenged claims that LeBron James can recover the value of his reduced Philadelphia 76ers salary through endorsements and other business ventures.

Colin Cowherd compared Caitlin Clark's influence, shooting and competitive edge to Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry and Larry Bird, with Sophie Cunningham largely agreeing.

Ray Allen continues to rank Michael Jordan above LeBron James in basketball's GOAT debate, citing Jordan's scoring, defence and influence on the NBA despite James' record-setting career.

Glen 'Big Baby' Davis claims selective prosecution in NBA healthcare fraud scandal, naming uncharged players and alleging conflicts of interest, though lacking supporting evidence.