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Adam Silver, NBA

Adam Silver addresses tanking, says NBA lottery may be ‘antiquated’

Tanking is officially on the league’s radar. Again. And this time, Adam Silver says everything is on the table. Speaking at his annual All-Star Weekend...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo: Feel like I’m ready to play again

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s ready. The checklist is the only thing in the way. Speaking Saturday at All-Star Weekend, the Bucks star said his right...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

LeBron James playing with Michael Jordan helped pave way for legendary preparation

LeBron James decided early that talent alone wasn’t going to be enough. At 41, James said the one thing that could derail an all-time career...
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs, Heat, NBA

Spurs praise Victor Wembanyama for team-first approach: ‘I don’t want favors’

Victor Wembanyama gets plenty of attention for what he can become. Inside the Spurs, the appreciation is for who he already is. As written by...
Stephon Castle, Spurs, NBA

Spurs’ Stephon Castle credits Chris Paul for serving as his coach on the court

Stephon Castle offered some credit to a former Spurs teammate who just retired. More specifically, the second-year guard said playing alongside Chris Paul helped him...
Norman Powell, Miami Heat, NBA

NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Bulls, Anfernee Simons, Rising Stars

Heat Norman Powell finally gets his moment. And he hopes it’s not a short stay. After entering the league in 2015, Powell will make his first...
Damian Lillard, NBA, All-Star Weekend

NBA Notes: All-Star Weekend, Expansion, Bulls, Mac McClung

All-Star Weekend Saturday night belongs to the shooters and the showmen. All-Star Weekend continues with the three-point contest, Shooting Stars event, and the slam dunk competition,...
Blake Griffin, Clippers, NBA, Hall of Fame

Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers, Kevin Johnson, Amar’e Stoudemire among Hall finalists

The Hall list is out. Now the debates start. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its finalists for the Class of 2026 this week,...
Tyronn Lue, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers

Ty Lue: Clippers still expect to win at high level

The Clippers are hosting All-Star Weekend. They’re also asking everyone to recalibrate. As L.A. welcomed the league to town, their trade deadline reshaped the roster...
Riley Minix, Spurs, NBA

Cavs officially sign Riley Minix to two-way contract

The Cavaliers filled a two-way spot, signing forward Riley Minix to a two-way contract, per the NBA’s official transaction log. Minix, 25, opened the season...
Julius Erving, ABA, NBA, basketball

‘Soul Power’ revisits the ABA’s lasting impact on the NBA

Basketball did not always look this free. Or this loud. Or this fun. Before the NBA loosened its tie and learned to smile, there was...
Paolo Banchero, Magic, NBA

NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Hawks

Magic Magic star big man Paolo Banchero did not sugarcoat it. Asked after Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee whether Orlando is playing to its potential in the...
Jayson Tatum, Celtics, NBA

NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Pistons

Celtics Jayson Tatum checked an important box this week. Monday’s practice with the Celtics' G League affiliate marked the first time Tatum has participated in a...
Malik Beasley, Pistons, Cavaliers, Cavs, Knicks, NBA

NBA free agent Malik Beasley signs in Puerto Rico

Malik Beasley is not waiting around. With his NBA status still unresolved, the veteran sharpshooter is heading to Puerto Rico, agreeing to join the...

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