NBA Basketball

76ers' Embiid, out nearly 8 months, sees action

Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.

Lakers start Vincent for LeBron in opener preview

Using Friday's preseason finale as a "dress rehearsal" for next week's regular-season opener, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Gabe Vincent in the starting lineup to fill in for the injured LeBron James.

Pistons' Ivey has knee surgery, delaying return

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey's long-awaited return hit a snag as he will miss the next four weeks following right knee surgery.

Myers leaves ESPN, joins Harris-led sports group

Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers is leaving ESPN to become president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.

Hornets waive Dinwiddie 3 months after signing

The Charlotte Hornets have waived Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced, just three months after signing the veteran guard during free agency.

Bucks, Green agree to 4-year, $45M extension

Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to a four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the franchise, agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports told ESPN on Thursday.

👀 Takeaways from Season 2 of 'Starting 5'

Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown.