NBA Basketball

Kerr worried NBA's upped pace leading to injuries

Steve Kerr said he's "very concerned" that the NBA's increased pace of play combined with a condensed schedule is leading to an increase in soft tissue injuries.

Sources: Giannis out 1-2 weeks with groin strain

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Sources: Spurs' Castle (hip flexor) out 1-2 weeks

Spurs second-year guard Stephon Castle is dealing with a hip flexor strain and will be reevaluated in 1 to 2 weeks, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

LeBron out, Curry unlikely to play in '28 Olympics

In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he'll be "watching" the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry "highly" doubts he'll participate in the Games for the reigning Olympic champions.

Jordan gifts $10M to medical center to honor mom

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina to honor his mother Deloris.

Cavs fined $100K for resting Mitchell, Mobley

The Cavaliers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA's player participation policy by sitting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley for "rest."

Source: Draymond warned for engaging vocal fan

The NBA has issued a warning -- but no fine -- to Golden State's Draymond Green following his interaction with a vocal fan in New Orleans, a source told ESPN.

Sources: Spurs' Wembanyama out for a few weeks

Victor Wembanyama, who had an MRI on Sunday, will be sidelined for a few weeks as the Spurs are being cautious about his left calf strain, sources told ESPN.

🏀 30 teams, seven tiers: How league stacks up

ESPN's Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton sort NBA teams into seven tiers based on outlook for success at the end of the regular season and beyond.