NBA News
Latest headlines and breaking stories for Thursday, October 15th, 2026. Stay up to date with updates from ESPN.
Maxey: Healthy Embiid 'changes everything' for Sixers
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers.
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs dominate annual NBA GM survey
An annual survey of NBA general managers projects the Spurs to win the NBA title this season, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
10 people who will define the NBA season: Zion, Kawhi, Kyrie
With the NBA season just days away, let's take stock of the most important coaches, execs and players worth monitoring.
Fantasy basketball draft guide: Rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, projections and analysis
We've got everything you need to help you prepare for and execute a successful draft, all in one place.
Backup plan guide: Seven late-round picks one break away from fantasy success
Jim McCormick points out which late-round picks could be close to fantasy basketball stardom.
Fantasy basketball roto league mock draft: Cooper Flagg, Derrick White go early
The fantasy crew gets together for it's final mock draft before the NBA season tips off.
Las Vegas bettor Shane Hennen pleads guilty to charges related to fixing schemes
A bettor indicted in three federal gambling cases pleaded guilty to charges related to schemes involving the NBA, NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association.
What NBA preseason has revealed about the Lakers, 76ers, Celtics and every team
With 2026-27 tipoff closing in, Ben Golliver shares the key takeaways that will shape the regular season.
Amar'e Stoudemire graduates from Miami Dade law enforcement academy
Stoudemire will now train with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.
NBA preseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intel
The NBA regular season is less than a week away, and we're tracking all the news, deals, and trades across the league.
Spurs debut three-guard lineup of Fox, Harper, Castle in preseason win
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson finally deployed a three-guard lineup featuring De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle in a 123-103 preseason win over the Suns.
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely but will be around team
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will remain out indefinitely with a private health-related issue but will be around the team.