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LeBron out 3-4 weeks, set to miss Lakers opener
Lakers star LeBron James will be sidelined an additional three to four weeks because of sciatica on his right side, the team announced Thursday.
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No gap year here: How the Celtics and Pacers approach a season without their leaders
Despite injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the Pacers and Celtics are still approaching the 2025-26 season as win now.
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Sources: Spoelstra to be next Team USA coach
USA Basketball is expected to hire the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra as the next head coach of the men’s national team, sources told ESPN.
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Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Top Pick to Coach USA Basketball at 2028 Olympics
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next head coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team.
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Ex-NBA star Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI
Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Tuesday night after police said they saw him asleep at the wheel and “noticed signs of alcohol impairment.”
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Kung Fu, meditation and a ‘Dream Shake’: Inside Victor Wembanyama’s return
A “traumatic experience” with deep vein thrombosis prompted a summer of exploration for the Spurs star.
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The NBA’s next Chosen One will be … tough to predict: Five paths the face of the league could follow
ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the paths and players who could follow in Curry and James’ footsteps.
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📈 2025-26 win projections for all 30 NBA teams
ESPN NBA analyst Kevin Pelton unveils his annual win projections for all 30 teams. Where does your team land?
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Giannis: Devoted to Bucks; ‘human’ if it changes
Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his commitment to the Bucks on Wednesday but said it would be “human to change his mind” down the line.
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France vs. Azerbaijan: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Preview France vs. Azerbaijan in World Cup Qualifying with TV info, start time, and odds ahead of kickoff.