Spurs to juggle loaded backcourt while building around Victor Wembanyama
The Spurs might have the best problem in basketball. Their two biggest breaks of the past year — trading for De’Aaron Fox and landing...
Sister of Timberwolves’ Naz Reid identified as homicide victim in New Jersey
The sister of Timberwolves big man Naz Reid was killed Saturday in a shooting at an apartment complex in Jackson Township, New Jersey, authorities...
Opposing NBA owners could drive league’s Clippers investigation
The NBA is digging into Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with Aspiration, and longtime insider Marc Stein says the reaction of other owners may determine...
NBA Notes: LeBron James, coaching, Jordan Clarkson, Knicks, Micky Arison, Heat
LeBron James says he knows one thing about life after playing in the NBA -- it won’t involve coaching.
“I was inspired by the game....
Dwight Howard credits Stan Van Gundy in Hall of Fame speech
Dwight Howard entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night and made sure to thank the coach who helped guide him...
Carmelo Anthony: ‘I never got an NBA ring, but I know what I gave to game’
Carmelo Anthony officially took his place among basketball’s immortals Saturday night, inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to chants of “Melo!...
Grizzlies sign two Lawson Lovering, Tyler Burton to camp deals
The Grizzlies have signed center Lawson Lovering and forward Tyler Burton, the team announced. Terms were not released, but both are expected to be...
East Notes: Knicks, depth, Celtics, projections, Sixers, Adem Bona
The Knicks enter the 2025/26 season as one of the favorites in the East after reaching the conference finals last spring. But as Stefan...
West Notes: Rockets, outlook, Mavs, PJ Washington, Grizzlies
The Rockets made headlines by trading for Kevin Durant, but other offseason moves may prove just as important.
Houston extended center Steven Adams and re-signed...
Timberwolves’ trade for Julius Randle of a year ago looking like win-win
When the Timberwolves dealt Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks last summer for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a draft pick, it raised plenty of...
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, wife Jennifer announce divorce after 30 years
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and his wife Jennifer announced Friday they are ending their marriage after three decades together.
“After 30 meaningful years filled with...
NBA hires law firm to investigate Kawhi Leonard, Clippers in Aspiration deal
The NBA has retained New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to conduct its investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s controversial endorsement contract with...
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper undergoes thumb surgery
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has undergone surgery on his left thumb and is unlikely to play in the preseason, the team announced Friday.
Harper, 19,...
NBA Notes: Salary cap, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Hawks
The NBA told teams Friday that the projected salary cap for 2026/27 has increased slightly, from $165 million to $166 million, according to Jake...
Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber out for season with torn ACL
Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber will miss his entire rookie season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during an offseason workout, the...
Pistons banking on newcomers to help build on last season’s surprise
The Pistons were one of the NBA’s biggest surprises last year, bouncing back from a 14-win disaster to finish 44-38 and reach the postseason...
NBA investigation into Kawhi-Aspiration deal carries major stakes
The fallout from Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt company Aspiration continues to ripple across the league. And longtime NBA voices say commissioner...
NBA executive: ‘I think Ben Simmons’ career is over’
Ben Simmons remains unsigned as training camps approach, and one NBA team executive believes the former All-Star may not get another shot.
“I think his...
NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Suns, Mason Jones
Cam Thomas will be back with the Nets on a one-year qualifying offer worth nearly $6 million, but it is hardly a long-term commitment.
As...
NBA investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration deal includes Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Leonard
The NBA is investigating Kawhi Leonard’s ties to Aspiration, and that means the league will be talking to just about everyone.
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer,...
