The Dallas Mavericks overwhelm the Lakers in the fourth quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 37-8 in the final frame to win their final preseason game in Las Vegas.

P hiladelphia 76ers center and former NBA MVP Joel Embiid returned to action in the Sixers’ preseason finale on Friday night. The Sixers won their final exhibition game 126-110 over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but most of the attention was on the result of Embiid’s return more so than the result of the game itself.

Steph Curry appears ready for the 2025-26 regular season to get started. In the Golden State Warriors' fourth preseason contest, Curry appeared in mid-season form. Curry led all scorers with 28 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the field with four made three pointers to go along with six boards and five assists in 27 minutes.

The National Basketball Association has announced the premier of a series following the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 championship season.The series is set to pr

The Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 118-100 in Cleveland's preseason finale on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Rocket Arena. Preseason games are glorified practices. And for a team with championship aspirations like the Cavs,

SportsLine's model simulated Oklahoma City vs. Houston 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Opening Night on Tuesday as Kevin Durant makes his debut for Houston

Tuesday's NBA nightcap tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

USA TODAY Sports reporters made their preseason predictions for individual awards, conference finals and the eventual NBA champion.