The Cleveland Cavaliers were hitting golf balls into a lake and some people couldn’t figure out why
October 03, 2024
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured a calf during preseason practice and will be re-evaluated in a week
October 02, 2024
The Utah Jazz did more than carve out a place in this city
October 02, 2024
Stephen Curry got the question and didn’t even have to think about the answer
October 01, 2024
The finger wag
October 01, 2024
LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience
September 30, 2024
LeBron James and son Bronny share special moments during Lakers media day
September 30, 2024
Klay Thompson walked through the Dallas Mavericks’ facility in his new uniform for the first time
September 30, 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns was in the Knicks’ building, though not yet on their team
September 30, 2024
Reactions to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
September 30, 2024
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 from brain cancer, the NBA said on Monday.
September 30, 2024
NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly heading to New York, All-Star Julius Randle to Minnesota
September 28, 2024
Joel Embiid won Olympic gold
September 28, 2024
Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith who went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, has died
September 26, 2024
Former league MVP Derrick Rose retires from the NBA
September 26, 2024
Philadelphia’s mayor has revealed the terms of the deal negotiated with the city’s pro basketball team for a new $1.3 billion arena downtown
September 26, 2024
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday as the 35-year-old guard brought the curtains down on a career spanning 16 years.
September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls and the league’s MVP in 2011, announced his retirement on Thursday
September 26, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski is counting on the relationships he cultivated in covering the NBA for ESPN to boost his new job in returning to his alma mater as general manager of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program
September 26, 2024
LeBron James and son Bronny James are already scrimmaging with the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers during voluntary offseason workouts
September 25, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski’s decision to be one of the first significant insiders to leave on their own and try something new is surprising because some thought it might have happened sooner
September 20, 2024
Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million
September 20, 2024
Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the franchise through the 2028-29 season
September 20, 2024
NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN to become basketball general manager at alma mater
September 18, 2024
ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball program
September 18, 2024
The NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach’s challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday that if a foul should have been called on the play it now can be assessed shortly after the fact
September 10, 2024
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension with the Denver Nuggets
September 07, 2024
Steph Curry agrees to one-year extension with Golden State Warriors worth a reported $62.6 million
August 30, 2024
A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction
August 29, 2024
Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension with the Golden State Warriors for the 2026-27 season, one in which the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and Olympic gold medalist will earn nearly $63 million
August 29, 2024
Netflix said on Wednesday it will launch a sports series titled "Starting 5" that will showcase behind-the-scenes moments from the National Basketball Association games' 2023-2024 season.
August 28, 2024
Al Attles, basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 87
August 21, 2024
Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador, has died
August 21, 2024
LeBron James knows there aren’t many moments like this left
August 09, 2024
Someone is going to have a very difficult task on Saturday
August 08, 2024
The Noah Lyles-NBA players beef explained
August 08, 2024
Kevin Durant stands alone in U.S. Olympic basketball scoring history
August 06, 2024
Charles Barkley cancels his retirement plans, says he’ll stay with TNT Sports for long term
August 06, 2024
Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract
August 06, 2024
Chase Budinger was a pro basketball player and NBA journeyman. Now he’s at the Olympics playing a different sport entirely
August 02, 2024
The NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver
August 02, 2024
Gordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday
August 01, 2024
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland
July 31, 2024
Kevin Durant is back
July 28, 2024
Frenchman Victor Wembanyama's brilliant performance led the hosts to a 78-66 win over Brazil, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece
July 27, 2024
Warner Bros
July 26, 2024
WBD takes NBA to court in legal showdown over broadcast rights
July 26, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery and its sports division, Turner Broadcasting System, filed a lawsuit on Friday against the National Basketball Association in New York over the
July 26, 2024
Charles Barkley lashes out at NBA for choosing Amazon over TNT: ‘It just sucks’
July 26, 2024
The French government and the U.S.
July 25, 2024
With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics, but several teams
July 25, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery will sue the National Basketball Association in New York after the league rejected its matching bid for TV broadcasting
July 25, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery shares fell more than 4% in U.S. premarket trading on Thursday, after the media giant failed to renew broadcasting rights for the NBA games, fueling investor concerns
July 25, 2024
NBA rejects Warner Bros. Discovery’s matching offer to retain games, setting up potential legal showdown
July 24, 2024
Walt Disney's ESPN, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Amazon.com have clinched the rights to carry National Basketball Association games in an 11-year deal valued at $77 billion, the league
July 24, 2024
The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros
July 24, 2024
A person with knowledge of the details says Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons
July 24, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers now have their Big Three, introducing forward Paul George on Tuesday as the star joins forces with guard Tyrese Maxey and center Joel Embiid.
July 24, 2024
Comcast said on Tuesday it expects to announce an 11-year broadcasting rights deal with the National Basketball Association to carry 100 games every regular season across its NBC network
July 23, 2024
Athletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts
July 23, 2024
LeBron James leads Team USA to another comeback in 92-88 win against Germany
July 23, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery notifies NBA it will match Amazon’s $1.8 billion offer to carry league games
July 22, 2024
Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA
July 22, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks are signing veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year contract, The Athletic reported Monday.
July 22, 2024
Reddit is bringing more sports content to its platform through deals with leagues, including the National Basketball Association and the National Football League, in a bid to attract more
July 22, 2024
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Evan Mobley have agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension
July 21, 2024
LeBron James saved the U.S. from a stunning loss
July 20, 2024
With a roster that boasts the NBA's all-time leading scorer, multiple title winners and the best shooter to lace up a pair of high tops, the points are sure to come for
July 19, 2024
The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Ziaire Williams and a second-round pick in the 2030 NBA Draft from the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
July 19, 2024
Lakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles’ 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers
July 19, 2024
The Los Angeles Clippers traded guard Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday, with the veteran guard reportedly in line to join the Denver Nuggets once released.
July 19, 2024
The Los Angeles Clippers have sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn
July 18, 2024
Team USA earns dominant win over Serbia and NBA MVP Nikola Jokić
July 18, 2024
Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams dies at 84
July 18, 2024
WNBA players' union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBA’s recently approved media rights deals
July 18, 2024
Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer
July 18, 2024
Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, has died from complications related to viral pneumonia
July 18, 2024
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is recovering from arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles this offseason, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
July 17, 2024
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown signed a reported three-year, $30 million contract extension Wednesday, a full month and a half after the deal was first revealed by multiple news outlets.
July 17, 2024
Team USA ran away from Serbia for a 105-79 exhibition game victory on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to improve to 3-0 on the team's pre-Olympics tour.
July 17, 2024
The NBA is officially cracking down on flopping, as the league's board of governors permanently implemented a penalty for the action into the playing rules on Tuesday.
July 17, 2024
The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the league’s next media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video at its meeting Tuesday, moving the league one giant step closer to finalizing the 11-year agreements that will be worth about $76 billion
July 17, 2024
Kyrie Irving has a broken left hand that required surgery after getting injured in an offseason workout
July 16, 2024
A federal judge has denied a request by former NBA player Jontay Porter to be allowed to resume his basketball career in Greece while he is awaiting sentencing for his role in a betting scandal that got him banned from the league
July 16, 2024
Patrick Beverley announced on his podcast Tuesday that he is leaving the NBA to play next season in Israel.
July 16, 2024
Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, has died at 69
July 16, 2024
Former NBA player and WNBA head coach Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, father of the late Kobe Bryant, has died at 69, multiple outlets confirmed Tuesday.
July 16, 2024
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, according to his alma mater, La Salle University
July 16, 2024
The New York Knicks and free agent guard Cameron Payne agreed to a one-year deal, The Athletic and Bleacher Report reported Monday. The deal will be worth $3.1 million, according to The Athletic.
July 15, 2024
Denver Nuggets first-round draft pick DaRon Holmes II had surgery Monday to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, likely ending his season.
July 15, 2024
Atlanta Hawks rookie Nikola Durisic sustained a fractured left foot in Sunday's Summer League game against San Antonio in Las Vegas.
July 15, 2024
Late NBA player and South Philadelphia native, Rasual Butler, honored with court-length mural at Chew Playground
July 14, 2024
Denver Nuggets forward DaRon Holmes, the No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, tore his right Achilles and is likely to miss his entire rookie season, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
July 13, 2024
Denver first-round pick DaRon Holmes II is expected to miss the season after tearing his right Achilles on Friday night in the Nuggets’ NBA Summer League opener, The Athletic and multiple other media outlets reported
July 13, 2024
All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson signed a four-year contract extension worth $156.5 million with the New York Knicks on Friday.
July 12, 2024
Restricted free agent Johnny Juzang has agreed to a four-year deal to return to the Utah Jazz, ESPN reported Friday.
July 12, 2024
Jalen Brunson quickly agreed to extend his stay with a New York Knicks team that has been on the rise since his arrival
July 12, 2024
Kyle Lowry says he is re-signing with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers
July 11, 2024
The NBA is preparing for the second year of its in-season tournament, now branded as the Emirates NBA Cup.
July 11, 2024
Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in connection to gambling case, prosecutors say
July 11, 2024
The NBA might not be happy with the NFL making Christmas Day a regular part of its schedule
July 11, 2024
Stephen Curry drove to the basket, laid the ball in, got fouled and ended up on the floor after drawing the contact
July 11, 2024
The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that assures player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come
July 10, 2024
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a criminal conspiracy charge over his role in a sports gambling scandal that earned him a
July 10, 2024
The National Basketball Association has finalized a $76 billion deal that will make Comcast's NBCUniversal and Amazon.com's Amazon Prime Video new partners, and it will maintain Disney's
July 10, 2024
The Los Angeles Clippers re-signed 10-time All-Star James Harden on Wednesday along with three other players.
July 10, 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has signed a multiyear extension with sneaker brand Adidas that is worth around $50 million, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
July 10, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not be part of the U.S. men's basketball team at the Paris Olympics and will focus on preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season, USA Basketball
July 10, 2024
Kawhi Leonard no longer on USA men’s basketball Olympic team
July 10, 2024
Former NBA player Jontay Porter is due in court to face a federal criminal case
July 10, 2024
Wyc Grousbeck announced that he will put the Boston Celtics up for sale shortly after the team won its record 18th NBA title. Now, there's another record the Celtics could set.
July 09, 2024
Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Dallas Mavericks after leaving his longtime NBA home in Golden State
July 09, 2024
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension, his agents confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
July 09, 2024
Paul George said he received a "disrespectful" first offer during his season-long negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers before eventually signing a four-year, $212 million with the Philadelphia
July 08, 2024
Team USA's Joel Embiid, who holds French and American citizenship, said his bruising NBA playoff battles on the road have prepared him for any jeers the French crowd at the Paris Olympics
July 07, 2024
Bronny James looked so much like his famous father LeBron James just during warmups it had fans and others at Chase Center doing double-takes
July 06, 2024
Thomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament
July 06, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers continued to build around their star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George with the addition of free-agent forward Caleb Martin
July 06, 2024
The Orlando Magic and forward Franz Wagner agreed to a maximum rookie contract extension of five years and $224 million, ESPN reported Friday.
July 05, 2024
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that forward Franz Wagner has agreed to the largest contract in Orlando Magic history, a five-year extension that will be worth at least $224 million
July 05, 2024
Former Nebraska sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga will get an opportunity to show whether he's worth a turn in the NBA, as he agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers, ESPN reported on Friday.
July 05, 2024
After months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor
July 05, 2024
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have faced off nine times in their NBA careers, and those games have never disappointed
July 05, 2024
The Golden State Warriors are acquiring guard Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.
July 04, 2024
Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA before he finally played a postseason game
July 04, 2024
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter to face federal charges in connection with gambling case, court documents say
July 03, 2024
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is set to plead guilty in a case related to the sports gambling scandal that earned him a lifetime ban from the NBA, according to
July 03, 2024
Kemba Walker was named to the Charlotte Hornets coaching staff on Wednesday, one day after announcing his retirement from the NBA.
July 03, 2024
Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life
July 03, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a ton of experience to first-time head coach JJ Redick's staff.
July 03, 2024
LeBron James reportedly agrees to two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
July 03, 2024
LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, has agreed to sign a two-year, $104-million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports on
July 03, 2024
LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN and The Athletic reported Wednesday.
July 03, 2024
LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league’s all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers
July 03, 2024
From sticks to Steph Curry: How Pat Spencer swapped lacrosse for the NBA
July 03, 2024
Bronny James says he feels ‘an amplified amount of pressure’ playing alongside his father in the NBA
July 03, 2024
Former Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver is set to join the front office of the Washington Wizards as a senior adviser, ESPN reported Monday.
July 03, 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to name Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Monday. Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B.
July 03, 2024
Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year rookie max extension that will pay him up to $270 million, a deal that would make him the highest-paid player in franchise
July 03, 2024
The Golden State Warriors fully guaranteed center Kevon Looney's $8 million contract for next season, multiple outlets reported Monday.
July 03, 2024
The Golden State Warriors will acquire forward Kyle Anderson from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a sign-and-trade agreement, ESPN reported Tuesday.
July 03, 2024
Stephen Curry shared a public goodbye to "Splash Brothers" partner Klay Thompson, who is headed from the Golden State Warriors to the Dallas Mavericks in a reported sign-and-trade.
July 02, 2024
BOSTON -- With a Game 5 win on Monday night the Celtics sealed the NBA title, but Boston had actually been waiting for this moment for over a decade.
July 02, 2024
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis told ESPN that he will undergo surgery on his left leg and expects a recovery process of a "few months."
July 02, 2024
BOSTON -- One of the first people to congratulate Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum on winning the NBA championship was his 6-year-old son. "He told me that I was the best in the world," Tatum said.
July 02, 2024
Bronny James knows there are people who believe he was only drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers because of his father, all-time great LeBron James, but said on
July 02, 2024
Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft
July 02, 2024
Four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday, thanking basketball for the "amazing journey."
July 02, 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks appear to be in the latter stages of a championship window and can’t spend much in free agency due to salary-cap concerns
July 02, 2024
With LeBron James expected back for his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers are breaking NBA norms by guaranteeing the rookie contract for second-round draft pick Bronny James.
July 02, 2024
Donovan Mitchell plans to sign a three-year, $150.3 maximum-level contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
July 02, 2024
A person familiar with the decision says All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers
July 02, 2024
Klay Thompson reportedly agrees to deal with the Dallas Mavericks, marking an end to Golden State Warriors dynasty
July 02, 2024
Boston Celtics reportedly sign Jayson Tatum to largest contract in league history
July 02, 2024
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, several reports said Monday, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden
July 02, 2024
Jayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press
July 01, 2024
The Boston Celtics and All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum are finalizing a five-year supermax extension worth $314 million, which would be the largest deal in NBA history, The Athletic and ESPN reported
July 01, 2024
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson reportedly agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors.
July 01, 2024
Boston Celtics' ownership group Boston Basketball Partners, led by Wyc Grousbeck, said on Monday they intend to sell all the shares of the team who won the NBA championship last month.
July 01, 2024
Klay Thompson is moving on from the Golden State Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and change franchises for the first time in his 13-year NBA career, according to two people with knowledge of the decision
July 01, 2024
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics.
July 01, 2024
The ownership group that controls the NBA champion Boston Celtics says it intends to sell all its shares of the team
July 01, 2024
The NBA champion Boston Celtics are signing guard Derrick White to a four-year extension worth $125.9 million, ESPN reported Monday. The deal includes a player option, per the report.
July 01, 2024
The Utah Jazz and free agent big man Drew Eubanks are in agreement on a two-year deal worth $10 million, ESPN reported Monday.
July 01, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey agreed to a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Monday.
July 01, 2024
Star forward Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract, ESPN reported early Monday morning.
July 01, 2024
Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year, $212 million free-agent deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal
July 01, 2024
Jeff Van Gundy has agreed to terms to become the lead assistant on the Los Angeles Clippers' coaching staff, ESPN reported on Tuesday morning.
July 01, 2024
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans toward acquiring high-scoring forward Brandon Ingram.
July 01, 2024
Zach Edey, four days removed from being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, on Sunday withdrew himself from consideration for the Canadian men's
June 30, 2024
Paul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid
June 30, 2024
The NBA announced Sunday that the salary cap is set at $140.588 million for the 2024-25 season. The league said the Tax Level will be $170.814 million. Both figures go into effect at 12:01 a.m.
June 30, 2024
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a four-year contract with coach J
June 30, 2024
Four-times NBA champion LeBron James has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers but is working on a new deal with the team, according to an ESPN report on
June 29, 2024
Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris, while the Warriors countered it was a mutual decision between the team and Wiggins
June 29, 2024
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions
June 28, 2024
The New York Knicks' lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a "mole" who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be
June 28, 2024
When the green flag drops on NBA free agency on Sunday, the queue of general managers ready to spend will depend on which players actually reach the open market.
June 28, 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers formally named Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach on Friday, awarding a five-year deal to the former Golden State Warriors assistant. Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B.
June 28, 2024
Friday's deadline to guarantee Chris Paul's $30 million contract for next season with the Golden State Warriors will come and go, multiple outlets reported, with both sides in agreement to push the
June 28, 2024
Zaccharie Risacher says he’s not worried about the expectations that accompany being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft
June 28, 2024
Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team
June 28, 2024
The Toronto Raptors are re-signing guard Immanuel Quickley to a five-year, $175 million contract, ESPN reported on Friday. Quickley, 25, joined the Raptors with R.J.
June 28, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for fellow guard Quentin Grimes, ESPN reported Friday.
June 28, 2024
Jerry West, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time whose silhouette was the inspiration for the National Basketball Association's logo, has
June 28, 2024
Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the team drafted James’ oldest son, Bronny
June 28, 2024
There have been two straight NBA drafts with an international prospect going first overall
June 28, 2024
Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday, bringing his father LeBron one step closer to fulfilling
June 27, 2024
The NBA draft was completed on a second day in a second borough of New York, with the Toronto Raptors taking Jonathan Mogbo of San Francisco with the No. 31 pick
June 27, 2024
NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama expects France to be ready for Team USA should the squads meet again at the Paris Olympics.
June 27, 2024
The Toronto Raptors acquired guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.
June 27, 2024
The Atlanta Hawks moved back into the NBA draft by trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the No. 44 pick
June 27, 2024
Alexandre Sarr might have lost out on being the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, but oddsmakers expect him to make a more immediate impact on the league than countryman Zaccharie Risacher.
June 27, 2024
Victor Wembanyama plays against the top names in the game with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
June 27, 2024
Head coach Steve Kerr expects to have all hands on deck when Team USA begins training camp in Las Vegas, ramping up to the Olympics in Paris.
June 27, 2024
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss five to six months after undergoing surgery on his lower right leg, the team announced Thursday.
June 27, 2024
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss 5-6 months after left ankle surgery
June 27, 2024
Bronny James is ready to make a name for himself in the NBA.
June 27, 2024
Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Marquette's Tyler Kolek are among the top prospects still available entering the second round of the NBA draft
June 27, 2024
The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks and fellow Frenchman Alex Sarr was picked
June 27, 2024
The NBA may have to rethink the timing of its draft
June 27, 2024
A person with knowledge of the details says OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $210 million
June 27, 2024
Center Nic Claxton has reached an agreement on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
June 27, 2024
The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 overall pick in Wednesday's draft, a first-round draft choice in
June 26, 2024
The Atlanta Hawks selected forward Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.
June 26, 2024
OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks agreed to a five-year, $212.5 million deal on Wednesday, two days after he opted out of the final year of his existing deal.
June 26, 2024
Suns owner Mat Ishbia dropped his own draft night news on Wednesday, declaring "drama" surrounding Phoenix trading Kevin Durant is pure fiction.
June 26, 2024
Two people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates
June 26, 2024
Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia
June 25, 2024
Victor Wembanyama’s on-court warmup session before games when he played in France would last for about an hour
June 25, 2024
Kristaps Porzingis plans to undergo surgery on his left leg and return to the Boston Celtics next season, but the operation recovery time rules him out for Latvia in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
June 25, 2024
LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-25 season before Sunday's deadline, but the Lakers are looking to reroute the 39-year-old
June 25, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers have formally introduced JJ Redick as their next head coach
June 24, 2024
JJ Redick took the reins of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday claiming to know the stakes of stepping into a pressure cooker as a first-time head coach with championship expectations.
June 24, 2024
Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to terms on a max extension, one that will be worth about $225 million over five years and could reach about $270 million if he meets supermax criteria, according to a person with knowledge of the deal
June 24, 2024
Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson is picking up his $5.25 million player option to return for the 2024-25 season, ESPN reported Monday.
June 24, 2024
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson as their new coach
June 24, 2024
France isn’t the only country producing top prospects for the NBA — it just sort of seems that is the case
June 23, 2024
French teenager Zaccharie Risacher headlines the list of forwards in the upcoming NBA draft
June 22, 2024
The Bulls and Thunder finalized a deal sending Josh Giddey to Chicago and Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City
June 21, 2024
UConn combo guard Stephon Castle, Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and a backcourt duo from Kentucky are the headliners on the list of top guards in the upcoming NBA draft
June 21, 2024
The Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade through the city
June 21, 2024
The National Basketball Association is closing in on media rights deals with Comcast-owned NBC, Disney's ESPN, and Amazon.com that would generate about $76 billion in media revenue over 11
June 21, 2024
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press
June 20, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement to make JJ Redick their next head coach, ESPN and other outlets reported Thursday.
June 20, 2024
JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press
June 20, 2024
The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record
June 19, 2024
It took more than a decade, savvy front office and draft moves, and some free agency growing pains for the Celtics to ultimately build the roster that ended their 16-year championship drought
June 18, 2024
Kyrie Irving sounds as if he wants to stay in Dallas in the long term after the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games in the NBA Finals
June 18, 2024
In the NBA, it’s already next season
June 18, 2024
In 2008, the Celtics ended a 22-year championship drought led by a Big 3
June 18, 2024
Dallas needed Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be at their best in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics
June 18, 2024
Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to claim the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history
June 18, 2024
Kristaps Porzingis returned to play for the Celtics as they attempted to close out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
June 17, 2024
The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch their unprecedented 18th championship under the banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters
June 16, 2024
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spent part of his Father’s Day thinking about how his son made him a better person — and probably a better basketball player, too
June 16, 2024
For the Dallas Mavericks and the Edmonton Oilers, the comeback efforts are just beginning and still have very long ways to go
June 16, 2024
The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season
June 15, 2024
Charles Barkley says that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals
June 15, 2024
Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals
June 15, 2024
Kristaps Porzingis will be in uniform and available to play in a limited role when the Boston Celtics try to wrap up a sweep of the NBA Finals in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks
June 14, 2024
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks for a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals
June 13, 2024
Joe Mazzulla is a big fan of UFC matches and splices highlights of fights into some of the basketball video he shows the Boston Celtics for their video sessions
June 13, 2024
Kristaps Porzingis did not play for the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals because of a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg suffered in the previous game
June 12, 2024
Jerry West left West Virginia decades ago
June 12, 2024
Luminaries from the NBA and the sports world are reacting to the death of basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West
June 12, 2024
Hall of Famer Jerry West, who died at 86, was nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” because of his late-game heroics and his silhouette is believed to be the basis of the NBA logo
June 12, 2024
Bill Walton, a two-time NBA champion and member of the basketball Hall of Fame, whose brilliant but injury-riddled career led to a second act as a free-spirited broadcaster
June 12, 2024
Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, has died
June 12, 2024
Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
Manhunt underway for convicted murderer who escaped Mississippi prison on Christmas Eve
Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September
Russia's inflation reaches 9.5% this year, weekly data shows
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King Charles thanks medics for his and Kate's cancer care