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Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Jonathan Kuminga has earned a permanent place in the starting lineup given his performance to start the season.

Michael Jordan didn't hold back on load management in the NBA, saying on NBC: "It shouldn't be needed, first and foremost."

Mavericks guard Brandon Williams, who was arrested Saturday after less than 2 ounces of marijuana were found in his luggage, apologized Wednesday for being a distraction.

Star power forward/center Anthony Davis came up gingerly after scoring in the first quarter and was ruled out at halftime with left lower leg soreness.

Trae Young was ruled out of the Hawks' game at Brooklyn with a right knee sprain after teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his leg late in the first quarter Wednesday.

Eric Moody's fantasy basketball insights you need to know about, including the new addition to Alperen Sengun's game.

With VJ Edgecombe passing Cooper Flagg as the favorite for NBA's Rookie of the Year, Andre Snellings looks at how it happened so quickly and what to expect from both going forward.

Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will not be paid while on leaves of absence from their teams, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson discussed his failed relationship with former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony in a new book, saying the "busted" relationship led to his departure as team president in 2017.

Our insiders break down standout moments and answer the biggest questions from the first days of the NBA season.

Hot starts or early burnouts? Where all 30 teams rank after one week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.