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Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address knee synovitis, which he suffered during offseason training, the team announced Friday. Clarke is expected to be reevaluated in six weeks, sources told ESPN. The Grizzlies said Clarke is expected to make a full recovery from his synovitis, an issue affecting the lining … Read more
Jeff BorzelloSep 26, 2025, 12:14 PM ET Close Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. CAMDEN, New Jersey — There isn’t a definitive timeline for Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George to return from their respective knee surgeries, both players said Friday at the team’s media day. … Read more
Sep 26, 2025, 02:41 PM ET The Portland Trail Blazers said Friday that guard Scoot Henderson suffered a left hamstring tear during an offseason workout earlier this week. Henderson is expected to return to basketball activities in 1-2 months, according to the team. Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, averaged 12.7 … Read more
On Thursday, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti noted that, for the last six years, the reigning champions haven’t made it out of the second round the following season. The odds are stacked against OKC repeating, and “the primary reason for that is simple,” Presti told reporters. “It’s very, very, very hard to win … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🐦 Five things to know Friday The Seahawks walked it off on “Thursday Night Football.” Minutes after he missed a potential … Read more
Tim BontempsSep 26, 2025, 07:20 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. … Read more
Three qualified players averaged at least 18.9 PPG, 10.0 RPG and 5.0 APG last season, and fantasy managers will need a first-round pick (or the very first pick) to secure any of the trio of Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Domantas Sabonis this season. Atlanta Hawks PF Jalen Johnson might have joined them had he … Read more
Dave McMenaminSep 25, 2025, 07:14 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — While LeBron James enters his eighth season with the Los Angeles Lakers in a contract … Read more
With LeBron James entering the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, uncertainty around his long-term future as a professional basketball player will be a pertinent storyline until he makes a decision. The Lakers, respecting his status as an all-time great, are content to let James chart his own path forward with Luka … Read more
Dan HajduckySep 25, 2025, 09:40 PM ET Close Dan Hajducky is a staff writer for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. WWE star and social media influencer Logan Paul filed an injunction against Heritage Auctions in … Read more
Sep 25, 2025, 07:36 PM ET BOSTON — The Celtics are expecting a smooth ownership transition — and not just because much of the old brain trust is sticking around. New owner Bill Chisholm says he isn’t going to mess with the success of the people who won two NBA championships in their 23 years … Read more
Zion Williamson has played in less than half — 45% percent to be exact — of the Pelicans’ games since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. Injuries have significantly limited Williamson from living up to the “generational talent” tag that was attached to him going back to his high school days. … Read more