Basketball news from around the world
Ty Jerome’s fantasy value has climbed sharply, putting managers in a position to reassess his role on their rosters. The discussion also includes whether to stay patient with Myles Turner and Onyeka Okongwu amid uneven production.
Payton Pritchard has built a sharper offensive game through demanding offseason workouts. His development as an isolation scorer gives Boston another dependable option off the bench.
Breakout seasons in the NBA can take many forms, from a steady starter becoming an All-Star to an elite talent entering the MVP conversation. Ben Golliver identifies 30 players positioned to take the next step.
The NBA announced partnerships with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket. The league also expanded its existing DraftKings agreement to include a prediction market offering.
A new breakdown organizes 75 college basketball teams into 11 tiers based on their potential impact this season and in March. The list spans national contenders, dangerous challengers and possible Cinderella teams.
The Knicks lost their third straight game Sunday against the Magic, continuing a winless start to the season. Jalen Brunson said the responsibility for the team’s struggling offense falls on him.
LeBron James started at center for the short-handed 76ers on Sunday against the Pistons. He hopes the role does not become a regular part of his season.
Thunder guard Jalen Williams was stretchered off after suffering a significant leg injury. Coach Mark Daigneault said the team would be briefed Monday morning.
Magic guard Jalen Suggs left Sunday’s game against the Knicks late in the fourth quarter. He was helped off the floor after suffering an apparent right knee injury.
Luka Doncic delivered the NBA’s first 50-point performance of the season in the Lakers’ win over the Jazz. He scored 52 points and made eight 3-pointers in a 132-123 victory.
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard will not play Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is sidelined due to swelling in his left knee.
The 76ers held Joel Embiid out of Sunday’s game against the Pistons due to right foot plantar fasciitis management. Embiid had publicly said he wanted to play.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will miss at least two weeks because of a right hamstring strain. The injury comes shortly after Duren signed a five-year contract extension earlier this month.
Nikola Jokic recorded his 199th career triple-double as Denver erased a 23-point deficit to beat New Orleans in overtime. Jokic finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Jaylen Brown addressed his relationship with former teammate Jayson Tatum, denying there is any beef between them. Brown also said Tatum should “stay ready at all times.”
Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double as the 76ers defeated the Bucks 127-116. Jaylen Brown added 27 points in the win, with LeBron James out.
The Heat remained winless with a 115-110 loss to the undermanned Hornets. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 points before fouling out.
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will miss the team’s home opener against the Spurs. An MRI revealed a mild sprain in his left shoulder, the team announced.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.
LeBron James will miss the Sixers' matchup against the Bucks due to low back pain and sciatica management. It marks his first missed game of the season.
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is in talks with Department of Justice attorneys over a plea agreement. The negotiations relate to his alleged role in a bribery and betting scheme.
Amen Thompson delivered the decisive defensive play in Houston’s 114-110 win over San Antonio. The 6-foot-7 Rockets guard blocked Victor Wembanyama at the rim in the final seconds to prevent a potential tying basket.
The Warriors led by 12 in the final four minutes before the Grizzlies stormed back for a 111-108 win. Memphis finished the game on a 17-0 run as Golden State unraveled late.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continued his high-scoring opening stretch with 36 points on Friday. He has totaled 71 points through the first two games and expressed confidence that the winless Heat will find their footing.
Jayson Tatum addressed speculation about his relationship with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown following Brown’s offseason trade to Philadelphia. Tatum rejected the idea of a feud, saying the situation is not comparable to Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.
Pelicans starting center Yves Missi injured his left leg during Friday night's game at Utah. He was helped off the court in the second quarter and taken to the locker room.
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg did not play in the second half Friday night at Indiana after a hard fall on his left shoulder. The play came when Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith tried to block Flagg from behind on a breakaway dunk attempt.
Vance and Yvonne Bradford named their newborn son Knickson Fyve, a nod to the chant that spread through New York after the Knicks won their first championship in more than 50 years. The name connects the family’s milestone with a historic moment for the franchise.
The NCAA has sanctioned Ole Miss men’s basketball over tampering violations involving former assistant coach Wes Flanigan. Most of the penalties are being served during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.
Dale Brown, the winningest coach in LSU men’s basketball history, has died at 90. Brown led the Tigers to two Final Four appearances and coached notable players including Shaquille O’Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
