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Durant gets 2-year, $90M extension from Rockets

Rockets star Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, taking about $30 million less than a potential maximum deal. ... Continue Reading

Kings C Sabonis (hamstring) out at least a week

Sacramento Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis is expected to miss the first two games of the regular season after being ruled out for a week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Grizzlies' Pippen Jr. out at least 12 weeks

Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury, the team announced, and he will be reevaluated in 12 weeks, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Warriors waive Seth Curry but expect his return

The Warriors have waived guard Seth Curry with the expectation that he will return to the team at some point early in the regular season. ... Continue Reading

👀 Takeaways from Season 2 of 'Starting 5'

Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown. ... Continue Reading

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Durant's $90 million extension with Rockets

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Kevin Durant reaching a extension with the Rockets. ... Continue Reading

What we learned about 14 NBA contenders this preseason

The NBA preseason wraps up Friday. Here are the most noteworthy storylines from 14 of the league's most intriguing teams. ... Continue Reading

Warriors in the Finals? Lakers under .500?! We simulated the entire 2025-26 NBA season

Kevin Pelton used simulation No. 620 to run through the NBA season from Opening Night to the Finals. ... Continue Reading

'There's no Steph without Steve': Steph Curry and Steve Kerr reflect on 11 seasons together

As Curry and Kerr enter their 12th season together, they reflect on what forged their bond and what comes next. ... Continue Reading

Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Murray, Westbrook deals with Kings

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Keegan Murray reaching a extension with the Kings. ... Continue Reading

2025 NBA Cup: Schedule, groups and more

The 2025 NBA Cup tips off on Oct. 31. Here's everything you need to know about the in-season tournament. ... Continue Reading

Lakers start Vincent for LeBron in opener preview

Using Friday's preseason finale as a "dress rehearsal" for next week's regular-season opener, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Gabe Vincent in the starting lineup to fill in for the injured LeBron James. ... Continue Reading

76ers' Embiid, out nearly 8 months, sees action

Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale, his first game action in nearly eight months. ... Continue Reading

Pistons' Ivey has knee surgery, delaying return

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey's long-awaited return hit a snag as he will miss the next four weeks following right knee surgery. ... Continue Reading

Fewest wins, NBA champs and everything in between: One bet to make on every team

Looking to place some NBA bets? Here are our best bets to make on every team before the season starts. ... Continue Reading