NBA Basketball

Jones enters not guilty plea in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games and provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Warriors' Curry to miss Cup opener due to illness

Warriors star Steph Curry will miss Friday night's NBA Cup opener at Denver because of a lingering illness.

Ex-Spurs star Parker to coach France U17 team

Former NBA star Tony Parker will start his coaching career in charge of France's under-17 team, the French basketball federation said.

Heat's Adebayo (toe) ruled out Friday vs. Hornets

The Miami Heat have ruled big man Bam Adebayo out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets with a left big toe sprain.

NBA Europe-based league may launch October 2027

The NBA is targeting October 2027 as a potential launch date for the new Europe-based league that it and FIBA have been working to make happen, a league official said Friday.

Harden (personal) misses Clippers' loss to Suns

Clippers guard James Harden missed Thursday night's game against the Phoenix Suns for personal reasons, the team said.

Sources: Pacers waive McClung, bring on Morris

The Pacers are waiving guard Mac McClung and will sign veteran guard Monte Morris in his place, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

Massive fire heavily damages Spoelstra's home

Fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a futile effort to save the property.

🏀 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.