Victor Wembanyama can’t fix the NBA’s worst defense by himself The No. 1 pick is posting defensive highlights every night and has the numbers to back up Defensive Player of the Year buzz, but the Spurs team defense isn’t getting any better yet.

Sources: Coaches in NBA in-season prize pool As the NBA pushes to accelerate the competitive environment of the new in-season tournament, league coaches are joining the players in getting paid a financial prize pool for advancing into the final stages of the month-long event, sources told ESPN.

NBA shows off new courts for in-season tourney The NBA’s in-season tournament will feature new court designs.

What we learned from Wembanyama’s NBA debut Our NBA insiders had Wemby’s debut covered from all angles, and shared their observations.

Record 125 international players on NBA rosters A record 125 players born outside the U.S. are on NBA opening-night rosters.

NBA Championship odds: Is this the year of the Phoenix Suns? Here is everything you need to know about betting odds for the 2023-24 season.

It’s NBA opening night! Our experts are already predicting the playoffs Our experts pick the East, West and NBA Finals — and which stars could be next to ask out.

NBA preview: What to know for all 30 teams this season What lies ahead for all 30 NBA teams? Here are the stars, stats and best betting options you need to know ahead of opening night.

What’s going on with the NBA RSN situation? Will the ongoing Bally Sports bankruptcy case impact your ability to watch your favorite team this season?

NBA picks, popular plays and long shots David Purdum examines the top betting storylines heading into the NBA season.

NBA offseason survey: MVP picks, summer winners and Wemby’s ceiling League execs, coaches and scouts weigh in on the biggest happenings of the offseason — and what lies ahead in 2023-24.

Source: NBA board OKs stricter rest rule, penalty The NBA board of governors approved tougher resting policy rules and punishments for star players who sit out games, a source told ESPN.

Answering the big questions about the NBA’s new rules on resting stars The NBA is expected to implement new rules regarding when and how often teams can rest their healthy stars. How will this affect teams like the Clippers, Lakers and Warriors? And will it work?

Sources: NBA to get tougher about resting stars A new plan would give the NBA more oversight over discipline for missed games and an ability to fine teams over $1M for violating resting rules, sources said

No flags in the NBA: World champion Noah Lyles stirs up NBA world United States track and field star Noah Lyles shared his thoughts on the appropriate use of the “world champion” title. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were among the NBA players to express their displeasure with Lyles’ viewpoint.

Sources: NBA opens inquiry into Harden situation The NBA has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden’s public admonishment of the franchise’s President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, sources told ESPN.

Nuggets-Lakers, Suns-Warriors to tip NBA season Opening night of the NBA season will feature the champion Nuggets hosting LeBron James and the Lakers, while the Suns will visit the Warriors.

NBA spotlights Wemby in group play for tourney Group play for the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament will kick off on Nov. 3, when the Knicks face the Bucks and the Nuggets host the Mavericks.

What is the NBA in-season tournament? Format, schedule, groups Here’s what we know about the NBA Cup — the league’s newest addition to the 2023-24 schedule.

Post-offseason NBA Power Rankings Chris Paul is a Golden State Warrior and Kristaps Porzingis is a Boston Celtic. How have the offseason moves affected the NBA’s outlook going into the 2023-24 season?