NBA Basketball

Ayton exits Lakers' win at Utah with knee contusion

Lakers center Deandre Ayton was injured in the first quarter Sunday when Jazz rookie Ace Bailey collided with his right knee.

Sources: Herro set to make season debut Monday

Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.

Durant to miss two games due to family issue

Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss the next two games -- at Phoenix and at Golden State -- while tending to a family matter.

Nuggets' Gordon (hamstring) to miss 4-6 weeks

Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Gordon will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.

Sources: Grizzlies add Bufkin as hardship signing

The injury-ravaged Grizzlies plan to sign guard Kobe Bufkin via 10-day hardship exception, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. A 2023 first-round draft pick, Bufkin has played two games this season in the G League.

Klay claps back at Morant's postgame trash talk

After their verbal confrontation following Saturday's game, the Mavericks' Klay Thompson ripped Ja Morant, saying the Grizzlies star "has a lot to say all the time, especially for someone who rarely takes accountability."

🏀 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks

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.