Basketball

NBA referees will begin using headsets during regular-season games for the first time beginning Saturday.

The Charlotte Hornets exercised team options on guard Brandon Miller and forward Tidjane Salaun on Friday.

Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving are helping the No. 1 pick adjust to playoff expectations as a rookie.

San Antonio, behind star Victor Wembanyama, is off to its hottest start in its 50 seasons in the NBA.

The NBA and its partner sportsbook have had ongoing discussions on what types of bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and what betting limits are appropriate for such bets, sources told ESPN.

Thunder guard Nikola Topic has begun chemotherapy treatment for testicular cancer, with general manager Sam Presti saying doctors are “extremely positive” about the long-term outlook.

After getting league approval, sources told ESPN that Mark Walter has closed on the purchase of a majority stake in the Lakers at a record valuation of $10 billion.

The NBA has fined Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene hand gesture during Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

The third edition of the in-season tournament tips off on Friday. Let’s take a look at who has the best chance to advance to Vegas in December.