LeBron debuts in 76ers preseason with new championship core
LeBron James debuted in 76ers preseason with new championship core including Embiid and Brown.
Event / Sports
NBA 2025-2026 Season
Player signings, trades, and roster moves for the 2025-2026 NBA season, including major acquisitions and team restructuring.
6 reported locations
Daily activity
10 articles0 articles
2026-08-02 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 3 Apr, 05:06 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
Houston Rockets defeat Philadelphia 76ers 113-102, extending winning streak to eight games
The Houston Rockets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 113-102 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to eight games. The Rockets improved to a 51-29 record, while the 76ers fell to 43-37 and dropped their fifth game in their last six contests.
Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers with 23 points despite team loss
Tyrese Maxey paced the Philadelphia 76ers with 23 points in the loss to the Rockets. VJ Edgecombe added 21 points, six rebounds, and eight assists, while reserve Quentin Grimes contributed 20 points during the team's fourth-quarter rally. Andre Drummond grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds.
Joel Embiid undergoes emergency appendectomy, sits out Rockets game
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy on Thursday and missed the game against the Houston Rockets. His absence was a significant factor as the 76ers struggled without their star player.
Kevin Durant scores 29 points and makes critical late 3-pointer in Rockets victory
Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets with 29 points and made a crucial 3-pointer late in the game to secure the win over the 76ers. His shot came after the 76ers had cut a 28-point third-quarter deficit to just 107-102 with 1:36 remaining in the game.
Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson each score 19 points for Rockets
Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson each contributed 19 points for the Houston Rockets in their victory over the 76ers. Tari Eason added 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench, while Alperen Sengun and Josh Okogie combined for 22 rebounds.
Doncic travels to Europe for specialized hamstring treatment
After consultation with Lakers team doctors and his personal medical team, Luka Doncic traveled to Europe on Sunday, April 6, 2026, to undergo specialized treatment for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The decision was made in an effort to expedite his recovery and return to play before or during the playoffs. His agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, disclosed the plan to ESPN.
Doncic ineligible for MVP and All-NBA awards due to game threshold
Luka Doncic became ineligible for end-of-season awards including the MVP trophy and All-NBA teams because he appeared in only 64 games during the 2025-26 season, falling one game short of the league's 65-game eligibility threshold. Doncic's agent Bill Duffy has filed an "extraordinary circumstances challenge" with the NBA to appeal this ruling.
Luka Doncic suffers Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Lakers game
Luka Doncic sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring strain during the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, April 3, 2026. The injury occurred in the third quarter of the game. Medical evaluation via MRI confirmed the Grade 2 strain on Friday.
Lakers lose to Dallas Mavericks without Doncic and Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 134-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Sunday, April 6, 2026, in their first game without injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. LeBron James led the Lakers with 30 points and 15 assists, but the team struggled defensively. Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg scored 45 points for the Mavericks.
Lakers announce Doncic out for remainder of regular season
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Luka Doncic will be out for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season due to his Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The announcement was made on Friday, April 4, 2026, following his MRI results.
Lakers tied with Nuggets for third seed in Western Conference
The Los Angeles Lakers hold a 50-28 record and are tied with the Denver Nuggets for third place in the Western Conference standings as of April 6, 2026. The Lakers own the tiebreaker over the Nuggets. However, with further losses, they could slip to as low as the fifth seed, which would result in a first-round matchup against a quality opponent such as Houston or Minnesota.
NBA playoffs begin April 18 with Finals scheduled for June 3
The 2026 NBA playoffs are scheduled to begin on April 18, 2026, with the NBA Finals set for a June 3 tip-off. This timeline means players recovering from Grade 2 hamstring strains, which typically require about one month of recovery, face uncertainty about playoff availability.
Doncic leads NBA in scoring with 33.5 points per game
Luka Doncic leads the NBA in scoring during the 2025-26 regular season with an average of 33.5 points per game. He was named Western Conference Player of the Month in March 2026, averaging 37.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 2.3 steals per game during that month.
Austin Reaves ruled out for remainder of regular season with oblique injury
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain sustained during Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of recovery time, which will likely sideline him for the first round of the playoffs.
Cooper Flagg scores 45 points in Mavericks victory
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg scored 45 points on 14-27 shooting, with 9 assists and 8 rebounds in the game against the Lakers. This was Flagg's fourth 40-plus point game of his rookie season, breaking a record previously held by LeBron James.
Luka Doncic ruled out for remainder of season with hamstring strain
Luka Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Doncic and Austin Reaves combined to average 56.8 points and 13.8 assists during the regular season.
Lakers drop to 50-28 record after loss to Mavericks
The Lakers' loss to the Mavericks dropped their record to 50-28, matching the Denver Nuggets' record. The Lakers remain in third place in the Western Conference.
Austin Reaves ruled out for remainder of season with oblique strain
Austin Reaves was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a Grade 2 left oblique muscle strain.
Mavericks defeat Lakers 134-128 in NBA game
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128 on Sunday night at American Airlines Center. The Lakers played without stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who were ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injuries.
Mavericks clinch spot in draft lottery with 25-53 record
The Mavericks have a 25-53 record and will return to the draft lottery. Current projections suggest they could receive the No. 8 pick in the upcoming draft.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives
Towns, Knicks deadlocked as luxury tax concerns derail extension talks
Towns and Knicks end contract extension talks as luxury tax concerns block agreement.
Duren Signs $200M Extension After All-Star Breakout Season
Duren signs $200M fully guaranteed extension with Pistons after All-Star breakout season and 60-22 regular season.
Porzingis sidelined from Warriors training camp with health concerns
Warriors' newly acquired Porzingis sidelined from training camp with undisclosed health issue amid history of medical concerns.
Curry extends with Warriors, becomes NBA's highest earner
Curry extends with Warriors, becomes first NBA player to exceed $600M career earnings.
Harper addresses Fox conflict as Spurs chase Finals title
Harper addresses Fox conflict tensions as Spurs reach Finals amid role disputes.
Raptors retire Lowry's No. 7 jersey, honoring franchise cornerstone
Raptors retire Lowry's No. 7 jersey January 10, honoring the six-time All-Star and 2019 championship architect.
Mathurin signs two-year deal with Pelicans after Clippers rescind offer
Mathurin joins Pelicans on $16M deal after Clippers rescind qualifying offer.
Thompson joins Heat after clearing Mavericks buyout
Thompson joins Heat on two-year contract after Mavericks buyout and waiver clearance.
Heat add Thompson after acquiring Giannis in offseason overhaul
Heat sign veteran sharpshooter Thompson as part of offseason championship roster construction around Giannis.
ESPN documentary talks clash with LeBron's denial of 'Last Dance' project
ESPN discusses LeBron documentary; his representative denies 'Last Dance'-style project.
76ers acquire LeBron, Brown in historic roster overhaul
76ers add LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to championship core with Embiid and Maxey.