Former professional basketball analyst with over 15 years of experience covering the NBA. Specializes in advanced analytics and player development analysis.
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He is expected to miss several months as he recovers from the procedure.
The NBA’s upcoming owners’ meetings could bring important developments on several major league matters. Items expected to be addressed include the next steps in the Clippers investigation, potential expansion and the league’s NBA Europe initiative.
The Pacers enter the 2026-27 season with attention back on Tyrese Haliburton’s return and the standards surrounding the franchise. After an offseason of evaluation, Indiana’s focus shifts to how it reestablishes itself in the Eastern Conference picture.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson will host the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” later this month. The appearance comes after Brunson was identified as a newly crowned NBA champion.
The College Sports Commission cleared more than $227 million in NIL deals during July and August. The two-month total nearly doubled the value of all deals cleared during the commission’s first year.
Cade Tyson has rejoined Minnesota with the intent to play this season. His return comes as the courts continue to sort out questions surrounding his eligibility.
The Lakers will unveil a statue of legendary coach Phil Jackson outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9. Jackson will become the ninth figure honored with a statue in Star Plaza.
NBA 2K27 offers a wide-ranging basketball experience built to appeal to both longtime players and fans of the sport’s history. The game blends familiar elements with enough depth and detail to engage a broad audience.
Dick Vitale’s annual Dazzling Dozen outlines the major themes, players and early-season matchups to watch as the college basketball season approaches. The list also includes a bonus top 25, offering a broad snapshot of the national landscape.
Atlanta enters a new phase with the Trae Young era now behind the franchise. The Hawks’ offseason review and early 2026-27 outlook center on how the team moves forward after a defining period in recent franchise history.
The NBA has handed the Los Angeles Clippers one of the most severe punishments in league history. The penalties include a $30 million fine, the loss of five first-round picks and a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer.
Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season after suffering a right ACL injury. The school announced the injury, sidelining one of its most touted incoming players for the year.
The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey on Jan. 10 following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will join Vince Carter among players honored with a retired Raptors number.
The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be held in Akron, Ohio, in July 2027. The event will bring a PGA Tour competition to the hometown of the NBA star and philanthropist.
A Summer Forecast panel has released its selections for the 2026-27 NBA conference champions and Finals winner. The exercise highlights how early championship conversations are beginning to take shape ahead of the season.
Former Missouri standout Mark Mitchell has committed to Kentucky after receiving clearance to play a fifth season of college basketball. His eligibility was granted through a temporary restraining order.
With their most important offseason matter settled, the Nuggets can shift attention toward the roster around Nikola Jokic. Denver’s early 2026-27 outlook centers on whether the supporting cast is positioned to help sustain another deep run.
A former Sacramento Kings assistant athletic trainer has filed a civil lawsuit against the team and its senior director of athlete health. The complaint alleges pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Oklahoma City enters the 2026-27 season with questions centered on how its offseason roster changes will affect overall depth. The Thunder’s ability to maintain continuity and manage rotation demands will be a key storyline as the new campaign begins.
A look back at the moments from the 2025-26 NBA season that left the strongest imprint on the league. From headline-grabbing playoff talk to standout individual performances, the season produced several scenes likely to remain part of NBA conversation.
