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Tyrese Haliburton Returns: Pacers Injury News After 16 Months Away
Seven points in sixteen minutes doesn't sound like much, until you remember where he's coming back from and when the clock on that injury started.
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Trail Blazers' New Owner Tom Dundon Vows to Bring a Championship to Portland
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NBA Odds Today: BPI Buzz, Preseason Noise, and Nothing on the Board Yet
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Minnesota Timberwolves Odds Movement: The Market Already Bought the BPI Hype
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Injuries only →- NBATyrese Haliburton scores 7 in 1st game in more than 16 monthsPacers star Tyrese Haliburton scored seven points during his 16 minutes of action against the Wolves on Wednesday. It was his first game in more than 16 months, as Haliburton was recovering from a torn Achilles.
- NBAESPN's latest projections reveal surprising truth about Nuggets' West standingESPN's BPI metrics project the Denver Nuggets ahead of the Lakers, Rockets, and Timberwolves. Here is where Denver stands in the Western Conference.
- NBABuss siblings formally file against Jeanie over Lakers saleThe five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
- NBABuss siblings formally file against Jeanie over Lakers saleThe five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
- NBATrail Blazers' Dundon says he intends to bring title to PortlandNew Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland.
- NBATrail Blazers' Dundon says he intends to bring title to PortlandNew Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season ticket holders that he intends to bring a championship to Portland.
- NBAMike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes Embiid storyBroadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed.
- NBAESPN announcer Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes on-air story about him and Joel Embiid
- NBAWhy Danny Green doesn't see Kyrie Irving staying in Dallas the entire season
- NBAMike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes Embiid storyBroadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed.
- NBABoston Celtics Given Surprising Title Odds by ESPN BPIThe Celtics were considered the Eastern Conference favorite at the end of the regular season a year ago. They have surprising odds this year. The post Boston Celtics Given Surprising Title Odds by ESPN BPI appeared first on HEAVY.
- NBAESPN BPI: Surging Timberwolves Projected 48 Wins, 95.5% Playoff OddsThe NBA preseason is underway, and the Minnesota Timberwolves opener showed plenty of promise. Now, ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is saying encouraging things about the team, too. The Wolves finished 49-33 last season, reached the Western Conference semifinals, and are entering 2026-27 with several roster changes. Just how high are the expectations for the Wolves? …
- NBAESPN studio shows continue record run with strong September audiencesESPN’s studio lineup continued its year-long viewership momentum in September, with multiple shows delivering record audiences and two new programs making
- NBANBA preseason buzz: Latest on trades, news and intelThe NBA regular season is just a few weeks away, and we're tracking all the news, deals, and trades across the league.
- NBABasketball Power Index: NBA projections, playoff chances for 2026-27 seasonESPN's Basketball Power Index projections for the 2026-27 NBA season are out, including a ranking of all 30 teams.
- NBAMen's college basketball 2026-27 preseason top 25 rankingsFlorida remains No. 1 whether or not Denzel Aberdeen can play. Other teams with eligibility questions aren't as lucky.
- NBAMen's college basketball 2026-27 preseason top 25 rankingsFlorida remains No. 1 whether or not Denzel Aberdeen can play. Other teams with eligibility questions aren't as lucky.
- NBAUnited grind out much needed winMelbourne United survive a late surge from the Adelaide 36ers in their 96-91 win on the road in the NBL Ignite Cup.
- NBABasketball Power Index: NBA projections for 2026-27 season
- NBABasketball Power Index: NBA projections for 2026-27 seasonESPN's Basketball Power Index projections for the 2026-27 NBA season are out, including a ranking of all 30 teams.
- NBABasketball Power Index: NBA projections for 2026-27 seasonESPN's Basketball Power Index projections for the 2026-27 NBA season are out, including a ranking of all 30 teams.
- NBAIn ESPN’s Nick Saban documentary, retired coach appreciates his past instead of pushing onThe six-part series traces the evolution of “The Process” while revealing parts of Saban’s career he once shrouded in secrecy.
- NBALos Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors: Game Highlights
- NBA‘ESPN Puppets Trying To Start Drama’ — NBA World Reacts As LeBron James Shuts Down Report He Called Out Joel Embiid for Being Late to 76ers’ PracticeA report surfaced that Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James allegedly called out teammate Joel Embiid for being late to practice. The 41-year-old star swiftly responded in an Instagram story, denying the claim.
- NBADenver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz: Game Highlights
- NBANew Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game Highlights
- NBA“Victor does not want to talk about what happened in the Finals” analyst reveals why Wemby is turning down U.S. media interviews
- NBASources: Euroleague members reject NBA offer to merge into NBA EuropeMembers of the EuroLeague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.
- NBAAdam Silver discusses NBA's plans in Europe
- NBASources - EuroLeague teams reject offer to merge into NBA EuropeMembers of the EuroLeague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.
- NBASources - Euroleague teams reject offer to merge into NBA EuropeMembers of the Euroleague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.
- NBAHaliburton buys Iowa St. students tickets for Pacers gameTyrese Haliburton purchased tickets for the student section at his alma mater Iowa State for the Pacers' first preseason game Wednesday.
- NBAHaliburton buys Iowa St. students tickets for Pacers gameTyrese Haliburton purchased tickets for the student section at his alma mater Iowa State for the Pacers' first preseason game Wednesday.
- NBAHaliburton buys Iowa St. students tickets for Pacers gameTyrese Haliburton purchased tickets for the student section at his alma mater Iowa State for the Pacers' first preseason game Wednesday.
- NBAJason Kidd Could Trade NBA Sideline for ESPN Studio After Mavericks FiringJason Kidd has spent most of his adult life moving between roles inside the NBA. He became a Hall of Fame point guard, moved directly into coaching and eventually guided the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals. His next step may take him away from the sideline. Only months after Dallas ended his five-year tenure, [...]
- NBA“Zero Accountability”: Victor Wembanyama Called Out by ESPN Journalists for Immature Playoff BehaviorVictor Wembanyama was the hot topic during an episode of Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Show. The Spurs’ star forward caught a lot of heat after elbowing the Timberwolves’ Naz Reid during a playoff match, and it looks like some still have not forgiven him.
- NBA76ers lose backup center Ariel Hukporti to torn AchillesThe 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.
- NBA76ers lose backup center Ariel Hukporti to torn AchillesThe 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.
- NBADid you miss the NBA offseason? Here's what to know for fantasy basketballJim McCormick highlights all the changes -- and other things to know -- heading into the new fantasy basketball season.
- NBAMiss the NBA offseason? What to know for fantasy basketballJim McCormick highlights all the changes -- and other things to know -- heading into the new fantasy basketball season.
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