NBA News
Sources: LeBron eyes live 5-on-5 play as next step
Lakers star LeBron James' next step in his recovery will be taking part in live 5-on-5 reps in practice, sources told ESPN.
Edwards (hamstring) back for Wolves vs. Knicks
Anthony Edwards returned to the Timberwolves' lineup Wednesday night against the Knicks after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
Sources: NBA, Congress discuss gambling probes
NBA officials and a U.S. congressional committee met Wednesday in Washington in the wake of the indictments of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Jazz C Kessler set for season-ending surgery
Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Curry, Butler, Sabonis, LaVine out for GS vs. SAC
The Warriors and Kings will be without several starters Wednesday night in Sacramento with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III being ruled out for Golden State, and Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine out for the Kings.
Ex-Grizz star Allen faces drug possession charges
Former Grizzlies defensive stalwart Tony Allen, a mainstay from the team's Core Four success era, was arrested in Poinsett County, Arkansas, on Wednesday and faces two charges of drug possession.
🏀 Debating four early-season storylines
ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more.