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John Tesh will perform his signature NBA theme live in a sports arena for the first time Sunday, the league announced. Ludacris is also scheduled to perform Saturday ahead of the All-Star dunk contest.
NBA The Run has revealed another featured trio, naming Cooper Flagg, Thompson and Victor Wembanyama as its latest ‘Got Next’ group. The fast-paced, stylized basketball game is slated to launch this year.
With the trade deadline in the rearview, the league’s hierarchy is coming back into focus. Here’s where all 30 teams stand heading into 2026 All-Star Weekend.
The Golden State Warriors’ split with Jonathan Kuminga became official on Feb. 4, when the forward was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. The deal closed the book on a tense, drawn-out separation between player and franchise.
With the trade deadline in the rearview, the Eastern Conference turns its focus to the stretch run toward the NBA Finals. Attention now shifts to the teams at the top of the standings and the biggest questions that will define the playoff picture.
A new USA vs. the World concept is being applied to men’s college basketball, spotlighting top talent across the sport. The format features a roster of elite players, including 11 freshmen.
With Sacramento in a slump heading into the All-Star break, fantasy managers are monitoring whether the Kings lean more on younger pieces. Meanwhile, Gui Santos has delivered timely production for Golden State as league-wide rotation shifts create new opportunities.
A new deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kalshi may be legal, but it raises questions about how the league is perceived. In a landscape where public trust matters, optics can quickly become the story.
Victor Wembanyama poured in 40 points in just 26 minutes as San Antonio rolled past the Los Angeles Lakers 136-108. The rookie watched the entire fourth quarter from the bench, admitting he wished he could have kept adding to his stat line.
Spurs guard Stephon Castle suffered a bruised pelvis Tuesday after a hard fall in San Antonio’s blowout win over the Lakers. X-rays were clear, and he’s expected to be a game-time decision Wednesday against Golden State.
Robert Wright III turned a hostile reception into a career night, scoring 30 points as No. 22 BYU beat Baylor 99-94 on Tuesday. The win snapped a skid that had sent the Cougars tumbling 13 spots in the AP Top 25.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson voiced frustration after De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle were left off the All-Star roster. Johnson noted San Antonio owns the NBA’s third-best record yet isn’t among the teams with multiple All-Stars.
The NBA fined Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton $35,000 on Tuesday night. The penalty stems from a middle-finger gesture during Chicago’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.
Buzz Williams said he recognizes Maryland hasn’t met its usual standard during his first season leading the program. The first-year head coach addressed the team’s struggles and the gap between expectations and current results.
Top-40 senior Adam Oumiddoch announced Tuesday that he has decommitted from St. John’s. Oumiddoch said he is reopening his recruitment.
Lincoln Cosby, a top-10 recruit in the junior class, has committed to Michigan. He will also reclassify into the 2026 class.
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission is calling for a continued effort to limit — or eliminate — proposition betting. The group directed its request to NCAA President Charlie Baker.
The men’s Wooden Award race has been narrowed to a 20-player short list featuring several of the sport’s biggest names. The group includes seven underclassmen and two selections from Texas Tech.
The Lakers have ruled out LeBron James for Tuesday’s game against the Spurs due to a foot injury. The absence also removes him from postseason award eligibility, ending his run of 21 consecutive All-NBA seasons.
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher has been added to the Rising Stars game. He replaces Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell, who is out due to injury.
Jayson Tatum logged his first scrimmage action with the Celtics’ G League affiliate, marking a notable step in his on-court work. He emphasized, however, that the progress does not mean a return to game action is imminent.
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been added to this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game roster. He will replace Warriors star Stephen Curry, who is sidelined by injury.
Twelve months into the Luka Dončić era in Los Angeles, the Lakers’ championship ceiling remains a work in progress. A look back at what has defined the first year — and what still needs to change for the franchise to re-enter the title conversation.
LeBron James delivered a blunt assessment of the Los Angeles Lakers following a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran star said the team is not a “championship team.”
Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected Monday night following an altercation. The incident resulted in both players being removed from the game.
Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic returned to game action Monday night, making his NBA G League debut. The appearance came after he recovered from a major knee injury and underwent cancer treatment.
A former two-way NBA player’s attempt to resume his college career at Alabama has been rejected. The decision offers a clearer signal of how NCAA eligibility is being interpreted when a player has already entered the professional ranks.
Indiana will build a bronze statue of Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. The statue will be displayed in the lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall alongside the program’s 1976 national championship statues.
Flory Bidunga posted a double-double as No. 9 Kansas knocked off top-ranked, previously unbeaten Arizona 82-78 on Monday night. The win delivered Arizona’s first loss of the season in a tightly contested matchup.
Mikel Brown Jr. erupted for an ACC freshman single-game record 45 points, drilling 10 3-pointers, as No. 24 Louisville overwhelmed NC State 118-77 on Monday night. The Cardinals’ explosive night turned the game into a rout early and never let up.
