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Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Friday

Eric Moody breaks down Friday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy fast break: Eric Moody on Mikal Bridges' durability, Kel'el Ware's rise and more

Eric Moody's fantasy basketball insights you need to know about, including Mikal Bridges' durability and production in New York, Kel'el Ware's second-year rise and more. ... Continue Reading

OKC's Williams off injury report; to debut Friday

Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Warriors star Curry (quad) to miss week

The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. ... Continue Reading

Blazers ousted, get 'first taste' of playoff-like test

The Blazers fumbled their chance to clinch Group C in the NBA Cup's West bracket on Wednesday night, but considered it a "good loss" to learn from for a team that has been out of the playoff mix in recent seasons. ... Continue Reading

Thankful Spoelstra wins 800th game with Heat

Erik Spoelstra won the 800th game of his career Wednesday night, as the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-103 in an NBA Cup matchup. ... Continue Reading

Celts halt Pistons' win streak at 13 in frantic finish

Cade Cunningham scored 42 points but missed a potential game-tying free throw in the closing seconds as the Pistons fell to the Celtics 117-114, ending their 13-game winning streak. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Knicks' Shamet out at least four weeks

Knicks guard Landry Shamet will be reevaluated in four weeks as he recovers from a right shoulder sprain, sources said. ... Continue Reading

👀 Why LeBron's most remarkable streak is at risk

James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger. ... Continue Reading

'Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel': NBA scouts, execs on what's next in Philly

What is the 76ers' ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly. ... Continue Reading

How a South Korean fan caught the attention of the Pistons -- and its stars

Tom Hur became known for his passionate fandom of the team while residing in South Korea. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Thunder's Williams to make debut Friday

Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns on Friday, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

NBA Cup takeaways: Everything to know before Friday's final night of group play

The 2025 NBA Cup continues as group play wraps up. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Warriors' Curry (quad) to miss week

The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. ... Continue Reading

Spurs' Harper (calf) returns, provides spark in win

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper had seven points, three rebounds and two assists off the bench in his return Wednesday at Portland after missing 10 games because of a strained left calf. ... Continue Reading