Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla fined $35,000 by NBA for behavior toward referees after loss to Bulls

Veteran NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry will face off on Oct. 21 in a nationally televised season opener at Crypto.com Arena, as the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors. Additionally, the Lakers will play the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant on Christmas Day, while training camp begins on Sept. 29, leading into a six-game preseason schedule. Want More Context? 🔎

Next week, the 2025-26 NBA schedule will be released, highlighting Christmas Day matchups that include the Cavaliers at Knicks, Spurs at Thunder, and Rockets at Lakers. The lineup showcases both established stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, alongside rising talents, while raising questions about the absence of teams like the Celtics and Pacers due to injuries and roster changes. Want More Context? 🔎

New York Knicks coach Mike Brown has secured Charlotte Hornets assistant Chris Jent as his associate head coach, following Jent's successful stint leading the Hornets to an NBA Summer League championship. Brown's staff will also include Brendan O'Connor as the "defensive coordinator," while several members from the previous coaching staff remain. Want More Context? 🔎