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Brunson returning for Knicks after ankle sprain

Knicks star Jalen Brunson is making his return Wednesday night against the Mavericks after missing a week with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain. ... Continue Reading

Curry, Butler, Green sit out Warriors' loss to Heat

Warriors star Stephen Curry (ankle soreness) missed Wednesday night's game in Miami, as did Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (illness). ... Continue Reading

Mavs rookie Flagg misses first game with illness

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is out for Wednesday night's game against the Knicks with an illness, coach Jason Kidd said. ... Continue Reading

Zion cleared for return as Pelicans face Nuggets

Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson was cleared to return to the court Wednesday night after missing eight games with a hamstring strain. ... Continue Reading

Kerr: Spoelstra 'great choice' for Team USA coach

Steve Kerr said he has zero doubt that Erik Spoelstra is ready for the challenge of coaching the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. ... Continue Reading

76ers' Oubre (knee) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks

76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was expected to sit out at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his left knee, the team said Wednesday night. ... Continue Reading

🏀 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks

Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round. ... Continue Reading

Timberwolves' McDaniels out Wed. vs. Wizards

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was ruled out of Wednesday's game against Washington because of a sprained left wrist, his first absence in nearly two years. ... Continue Reading

Warriors' Curry out vs. Heat with ankle soreness

Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss Wednesday night's game in Miami with ankle soreness. ... Continue Reading

The four potential ripple effects of LeBron's unprecedented return

As James begins his record-setting 23rd season in the NBA, here are the four biggest questions to answer. ... Continue Reading

Lakers center Deandre Ayton shares story of LeBron throwing him lob in 2014

After catching a lob from LeBron James in Tuesday night's game, Deandre Ayton revealed that it was the second time. ... Continue Reading

NBA Power Rankings: Who provides the most stealth help for all 30 teams?

NBA insiders break down this week's power rankings, including who is the most important role player for all 30 teams. ... Continue Reading

Kerr worried NBA's upped pace leading to injuries

Steve Kerr said he's "very concerned" that the NBA's increased pace of play combined with a condensed schedule is leading to an increase in soft tissue injuries. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Spurs' Castle (hip flexor) out 1-2 weeks

Spurs second-year guard Stephon Castle will be reevaluated in one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after an MRI revealed a left hip flexor strain. ... Continue Reading

Logan Paul drops litigation over MJ-signed court

Logan Paul recently "dismissed without prejudice" his litigation against Heritage Auctions that was based on authenticity concerns over a Michael Jordan-signed piece of United Center court. ... Continue Reading