Basketball

Lakers star LeBron James made his season debut against the Jazz on Tuesday night, taking the court to begin a league-record 23rd season.

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.

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.

Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina to honor his mother Deloris.

Spurs second-year guard Stephon Castle is dealing with a hip flexor strain and will be reevaluated in 1 to 2 weeks, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.

In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he’ll be “watching” the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry “highly” doubts he’ll participate in the Games for the reigning Olympic champions.

The Cavaliers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA’s player participation policy by sitting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley for “rest.”