Basketball news from around the world
Luka Dončić addressed Los Angeles fans in a full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers star said the team’s championship run begins tonight and asked for fan support.
The Warriors have started looking into potential trade routes involving veteran center Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis is out indefinitely while dealing with a private health issue.
The Lakers enter the next stage of their roster reset with Luka Doncic at the center of attention. After major changes on and off the court, several significant questions still surround the team.
Florida’s Thomas Haugh and Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. were named preseason All-Americans by The Associated Press. Both returned to programs positioned among the leading contenders entering the season.
Beckham Black and other leading basketball recruits are not rushing to bypass the McDonald’s All American Game for an early move to college. The honor remains a major goal for players weighing their next step.
LeBron James’ unexpected time at center stood out during the NBA’s season-opening tripleheader. The night also featured notable lineup adjustments, including the 76ers getting creative in their opener.
Qinfang Pang, a Chinese player on the Mississippi Valley State men's basketball team, has been released from ICE custody after posting $12,000 bail. He still faces deportation.
Jay Bilas has released his selections for the 2026-27 college basketball All-America teams. The list highlights standout players to watch during the upcoming season.
Victor Wembanyama went scoreless from the field until late in the third quarter as the Spurs fell to the Thunder. He finished with a career-worst 8% shooting performance in Tuesday’s Western Conference finals rematch.
Joel Embiid delivered a strong two-way performance in the 76ers’ season-opening win over the Knicks. The Philadelphia center finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
Knicks coach Mike Brown said he would have accepted a win over the 76ers, but he would not have felt good about how it came. Brown pointed to the danger of relying on late-game plays or the emotion of ring night to set the tone for the season.
Chet Holmgren hit the floor during a second-quarter scuffle in the Thunder’s season opener. As he got back up, his teammates stepped in to support him.
LeBron James opened his 24th NBA season with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his Sixers debut. He also contributed defensively while spending time at center and helping limit Karl-Anthony Towns.
Kansas coach Bill Self said he is not approaching the 2026-27 season as if it will be his last. Self also said his health has improved and welcomed the uncertainty around the roster.
The Knicks marked last season’s NBA Cup championship by hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The banner recognizes the franchise’s in-season tournament title.
JJ Redick said the Lakers’ biggest unknown is how their new-look roster will handle adversity. His comments come as the team adjusts without LeBron James.
Paul George delivered a record-setting Celtics debut with 38 points, but Boston fell 121-113 to Detroit. George’s total was the most ever by a Celtic in his first game with the team.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said the conference would look to create a new event if conference championship games are eliminated. The possibility is tied to changes that could come with an expanded College Football Playoff.
The Spurs and Thunder enter the season listed among the favorites in NBA futures markets. Futures odds also cover each team’s chances to win the title, conference and division, along with MVP odds.
The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons face off to open the NBA season. The matchup marks the start of regular-season play for both teams.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said LeBron James’ use of a helicopter to commute from New York was “perfectly appropriate.” Silver made the comment Tuesday during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
AJ Dybantsa will not make his NBA debut in the Wizards' season opener Wednesday. The No. 1 draft pick is sidelined by an ankle injury.
The Knicks’ long-awaited championship set off a celebratory offseason for key figures around the franchise. Highlights included Jalen Brunson’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” and Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding.
A panel of experts reviewed the betting landscape for the 2026-27 NBA season. The discussion focused on which wagers stand out and which ones should be avoided.
Fantasy basketball analysts have outlined their boldest calls for the 2026-27 NBA season. The preview centers on fantasy hoops storylines tied to the upcoming campaign.
The national college basketball landscape features a wide range of leading names across all 32 conferences. The group includes experienced seniors, high-profile transfers and talented newcomers.
LeBron James begins what is framed as his final chapter at Madison Square Garden. The setting adds weight to the moment, with the arena long known as one of basketball’s most prominent stages.
The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday ahead of their season opener. Porter led the team in assists per game during the 2025-26 season and ranked second in scoring.
The Timberwolves have agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension with forward Jaden McDaniels. The deal keeps McDaniels under contract through the 2029-30 season.
The Grizzlies are waiving 2025 first-round pick Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy ahead of Monday’s roster cut-down deadline. Clayton was selected No. 18 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
