76ers lose backup C Hukporti to torn Achilles
The 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.
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Kawhi feeling good, taking it slow as he ramps up for Raptors’ season
Kawhi Leonard was on court again Tuesday in Toronto and told reporters after the team’s session that he’s feeling good as he ramps up toward his pre-season debut.
‘Feeling really good’: Poeltl entering new season optimistic about back, Raptors’ roster
After a summer recuperating and training in his native Austria, Jakob Poeltl said at media day last week that his back is feeling good heading into the new season.
Predicting how new NBA lottery, anti-tanking rules will impact 2026-27 season
How could the changes aimed at circumventing tanking likely affect on-court outcomes this season?
Both sides of the contract divide between Towns and the Knicks
KAT and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. ESPN insiders break down each side, plus project where this saga is headed.
NBA experimenting with smart basketballs, official wrist wearables in select preseason games
The NBA is experimenting with two pieces of technology in the leadup to the season, the league announced Monday.
Report: Clippers’ Strus (foot) out at least four weeks
Clippers wing Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot and will be reevaluated in four weeks, league sources told ESPN.
Report: Hawkins to join Bulls on two-way deal
Former lottery pick Jordan Hawkins is signing a two-way deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
Hornets point guard White to miss preseason with calf strain
Charlotte Hornets point guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the entire preseason, the team announced.
Raptors sign F Degenhart, waive G Jackson Jr.
The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Tyson Degenhart and waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. in a corresponding move, it was announced Monday afternoon.
Knicks star Towns not expecting extension soon
Karl-Anthony Towns says the chances "don't look good" for him getting a new extension with the Knicks before the start of the regular season.
Behind the scenes inside LeBron's first 76ers training camp
From on-court schemes to a private team dinner to an attempt at divine intervention, here's what happened in LeBron's first camp with the 76ers.
Raptors drop pre-season opener to Heat in first-ever NBA game in Quebec City
The Toronto Raptors had their six-game winning streak in Quebec snapped with a 129-105 pre-season defeat against the Miami Heat in the first-ever NBA game in Quebec City on Saturday at Centre Vidéotron.
LeBron was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers’ debut at scrimmage
The 76ers’ public address announcer ended a brief retirement over the summer in large part to get behind the mic and do what he did for the first time ahead of the team’s annual scrimmage.
Report: Grizzlies waive former first-round pick Hawkins weeks after trade from Pelicans
The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have agreed to part ways via waivers, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Murray-Boyles poised for big sophomore leap after offseason transformation
The answer seemed easy and obvious to Collin Murray-Boyles. Why has the Raptors’ talented young forward been so committed to using his time off to redefine himself? “It’s hard to do it in season,” Murray-Boyles told TSN after the team’s morning workout on Friday, Josh Lewenberg writes.
Rajakovic leaves door open a crack for Leonard to play in Raptors pre-season match against Heat
The Toronto Raptors held their final practice at Laval University on Friday before opening their pre-season against the Miami Heat. The question is: will returning Raptor Kawhi Leonard play Saturday night at the Videotron Centre?
Report: Duren, Pistons agree on five-year, $200M deal
All-NBA center Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Pistons, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Canadian Edey’s oft-injured ankle the key to Grizzlies’ latest rebuilding project
Zach Edey stands out in any crowd at 7-foot-4 and is spinning the scales to the 300-pound line.
Raptors sign G Shead to three-year, $24M extension
Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent, KJ Smith, told ESPN.
76ers’ Nurse sits atop list of coaches facing most pressure to win
Which coaches could face the most scrutiny this season? Ben Golliver examines what lies ahead for five with Finals aspirations.
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