The Houston Rockets tipped off the NBA season Tuesday with a towering five starting lineup that could make history, and it might also mark Kevin Durant’s final real chance to win a championship without the help of the Golden State Warriors.
The morale seems high in Dub Nation, and it has felt that way since Jimmy Butler III's arrival during last season's trade deadline.
Joel Embiid is running out of time — and so are the Philadelphia 76ers. After another injury-riddled season and a knee surgery in April, the 31-year-old superstar is finally back on the court.
The Lakers looked like a one-man show in the season opener.
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
It was an ugly debut for Ayton, the Lakers' biggest signing of the offseason, and the worst part is that it might not get better.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
The Lakers may need to sacrifice some offense for defense because Tuesday's lineup will continue to bleed points against quality teams.
Amid widespread talk that the Golden State Warriors are "old and brittle," head coach Steve Kerr caught everyone off guard in his team's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
Jordan's new series will feature interviews with him during "NBA on NBC's" halftime show.
Luka Doncic was nearly flawless in the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors, finishing with 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists on 63% shooting from the floor. So how did he end up with an unwanted spot in the history books?
The only thing Thunder fans wanted to see more than an opening night victory was an opening night victory where Durant was the biggest loser.
While Doncic and Reaves combined for 69 points, the rest of their team managed only 40 combined.
After one game, Kuminga looks like he might become too valuable to trade.
Before the season even begins, the New York Knicks will be down two key role players in Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Rockets may need to start thinking about what ball-handler they can trade for in the next few months.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets was already trolling on all cylinders before the regular season started.
Even at age 37, Durant remains one of the most fearsome scorers in the NBA.
Tuesday marks the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, leading several analysts and talk show hosts to give their bold predictions for the upcoming season.
Details have emerged regarding Jordan's role with NBC.
How many of the active NBA players with 10,000 or more career points can you name in six minutes?
Overshadowed by flashier moves across the league, Luke Kornet’s deal with the San Antonio Spurs looks like one of the summer’s smartest bets. Kornet’s profile fits his new role: low-usage offense, high-IQ screening and decision-making and dependable rim protection.
Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers was one of the most scrutinized stretches of his Hall of Fame career.
In the NBA, a player's success is often just as reliant on fit and opportunity with their franchise as it is on their overall talent.
DeMar DeRozan is entering his second season with the Sacramento Kings and is showing leadership amid tempered expectations for the franchise.
There have been many conspiracy theories about Victor Wembanyama's actual height.
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