Basketball news from around the world
The first week of the 2026-27 NBA regular season has produced an early league-wide snapshot. All 30 teams are ranked, with one notable statistic or trend identified for each franchise.
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg are part of a reshaped Mavericks group drawing attention as Dallas prepares to host Oklahoma City. The matchup is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Ja Morant said he plans to appeal a technical foul assessed for flopping during Portland’s 136-129 win over the Lakers. The call was one of three flopping technicals handed out late in the game.
The Knicks earned their first win of the season by beating the Pistons 111-97. New York snapped a three-game losing streak to open the campaign against an opponent that had recently caused problems.
Attorneys for RJ Luis Jr. have asked a Louisiana judge to prevent the SEC from penalizing LSU if he is added to the Tigers’ roster. Luis was briefly under contract with two NBA teams in 2025 but did not appear in a game.
New York Knicks assistant coach Chris Jent is stepping away from the team for personal reasons. The length of his absence has not been disclosed.
Jayson Tatum capped a 40-point night with a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer as the Celtics beat the Nets. It was his first 40-point performance since returning from a torn Achilles.
Ayesha Curry will appear in Roku's holiday romantic comedy "Second Chance Holiday." The role marks her debut as the lead in a feature film.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is set to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. The procedure is expected to sideline him for up to two months.
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is scheduled to change his plea in a federal sports betting case. The hearing is set for Dec. 9 in Brooklyn.
Eric Karabell reviews notable early-season NBA developments involving Jamal Murray, Bam Adebayo, Domantas Sabonis and others. The observations center on what those trends mean for fantasy basketball managers.
The Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11. Bogues remains the franchise leader in assists, steals and minutes.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined for a period of weeks because of swelling in his left knee. The absence leaves Toronto without Leonard for an extended stretch.
Utah will be without Jaren Jackson Jr. after he suffered a torn MCL in his right knee. Lauri Markkanen is also dealing with a sprained wrist.
Purdue has agreed to a contract extension with men’s basketball coach Matt Painter. The deal keeps Painter with the Boilermakers through the 2030-31 season.
Kathy Behrens, one of the highest-ranking women in the NBA league office, has decided to step down after 26 years. Her departure marks the end of a long tenure in the league’s executive ranks.
Bam Adebayo said he feels singled out amid the Heat’s 0-4 start. Miami’s winless opening marks the franchise’s worst start to a season in nearly two decades.
The college basketball season has arrived, bringing renewed attention to the national championship race. Before games begin, the focus turns to the key questions shaping the start of the campaign.
A three-day stretch of private negotiations resulted in Mark Walter taking control of the Lakers. The deal also triggered another round of conflict among the six Buss siblings.
The first week of the NBA season has already delivered notable storylines, from injury concerns to teams opening 0-3. Early performances have also shaped the first round of league-wide questions.
Meleek Thomas scored 16 points in 19 minutes in his NBA debut, helping the Cavaliers rally past the Timberwolves. Cleveland edged Minnesota 127-125 in overtime.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg delivered a standout performance in his fourth game. He finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in a road win over the Nuggets.
Utah forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. left Monday night’s game against Memphis with injuries in the first half. Both players were ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Oklahoma City guard Alex Caruso suffered a right ankle sprain during Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. The injury further thinned an already short-handed Thunder rotation.
A representative for Jaylen Brown denied a report that he demanded a trade from the Boston Celtics. The representative also denied that Brown gave the team a list of demands.
Auburn has fired general manager Brian Kloman after alleging he withheld information tied to Mantas Rubstavicius' eligibility case. The move comes amid the program's handling of the eligibility matter.
Oklahoma City is set to be without starting guards Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for months. Their absences raise questions about how the Thunder will address the backcourt during an extended stretch without two key starters.
Oklahoma City guards Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace will be sidelined indefinitely. Williams is undergoing ankle surgery, while Wallace is undergoing shoulder surgery.
Two U.S. senators have called on the NBA to reassess its partnership with Rwanda and President Paul Kagame. The request cites a shift in U.S. government policy toward the African nation.
Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been diagnosed with a mild bone bruise in his right knee. He will miss at least the next two weeks.
