Basketball news from around the world
NBA All-Star 2026 brought the league to Los Angeles for a full weekend of events, highlights and final results. Here’s a concise roundup of the key moments and live developments as they unfolded.
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson is set to play Saturday at Iowa State. Head coach Bill Self said Friday the Jayhawks’ standout is “good to go.”
Jordan Smith, a top-five senior and the top guard in the 2026 class, announced Friday that he has committed to Arkansas. The pledge gives John Calipari and the Razorbacks a marquee backcourt addition in the next recruiting cycle.
Free agent guard Malik Beasley has agreed to a deal to play in Puerto Rico. He will join the Santurce Crabbers, a team associated with Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny.
Chris Paul returned to the franchise where he helped define an era, hoping for one more meaningful run late in his career. Instead, lingering history and hard realities made the partnership difficult to sustain.
Chris Paul said Friday that he is retiring from the NBA. The announcement came in a social media post, closing the book on his 21st season in the league.
Caden Pierce, the 2023-24 Ivy League Player of the Year at Princeton, is transferring to Purdue. Pierce confirmed his decision to ESPN.
Miami (Ohio) stands alone as the final unbeaten team in Division I men’s basketball. Coach Travis Steele said the RedHawks don’t expect their approach to change despite the added attention.
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film ‘GOAT,’ a project inspired by Stephen Curry and built around an ultimate underdog story. The package also includes a guide to every NBA and WNBA player who appears in the film.
NBA All-Star Game jerseys have evolved repeatedly since the event began in 1951. The league’s showcase has seen everything from early-era short shorts to looks associated with 1990s style.
A league-wide surge has 11 teams carrying winning streaks of at least eight games. The next stretch of the schedule will reveal where those runs face their toughest resistance.
This year’s NBA All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. World matchup highlighting top international talent. Fans have the opportunity to select a U.S. team built to compete in the event’s first-of-its-kind format.
A growing share of the NBA’s top talent learned basketball in another language before arriving in the league. For many All-Stars, operating in English shapes how they communicate, learn concepts and describe what they see on the floor.
Mac McClung’s highlight-reel dunks have made him a fan favorite, but they haven’t guaranteed the kind of NBA opportunity he’s chasing. The challenge now is proving he offers the broader skill set teams prioritize when filling full-time roster roles.
LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double on Thursday night. The milestone came in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Dallas Mavericks, surpassing the previous record held by Karl Malone.
Nikola Topic suited up Thursday for his first appearance with the Oklahoma City Thunder after a testicular cancer diagnosis kept him sidelined. Topic had already missed all of last season due to a knee injury and had not played this season prior to Thursday.
The NBA issued significant fines to the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, citing concerns with how each team managed its roster in recent games. Utah was fined $500,000, while Indiana received a $100,000 penalty.
Oklahoma City forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break following another right hamstring strain. The team said the update will come after the break.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. Brooks will miss Phoenix’s Feb. 19 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.
Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers. The Rangers are Cunningham’s hometown MLB team.
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson will miss time after fracturing his left hand in Tuesday’s loss at Miami. The Tar Heels have not provided a timetable for his return.
A fresh update to fantasy basketball points-league rankings highlights continued upward movement from Cooper Flagg and Cade Cunningham. The latest list reflects shifting value across formats that reward total statistical production.
Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan plans to join the New York Knicks after clearing waivers, according to his agent. Sochan became available after being released by the San Antonio Spurs.
Utah forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery during the All-Star break to remove a growth in his left knee. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has been selected to compete in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game. He will replace Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined by injury.
LeBron James and his 11-year-old daughter, Zhuri, appear in Disney’s new short-form series featuring Phineas and Ferb. The episode includes the pair attempting a 300-point shot as part of the show’s cartoon-styled format.
Washington center Alex Sarr has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and is expected to miss approximately two weeks. Sarr is one of three players this season averaging at least 17 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game.
A turbulent week of ranked upsets has reshaped the latest top 25 power rankings, highlighted by a new team at No. 1. Michigan, Arizona and UConn are among the programs trading places near the top as the order continues to shift.
NBA All-Star Weekend returns with its usual mix of high-flying showcases, skills-based competitions and star-driven events. Here’s what to keep an eye on across the contests, competitions and headline attractions.
A refreshed Top 100 ranking for the 2026 NBA draft class reshapes the early landscape, spotlighting prospects gaining momentum and others sliding in the conversation. The update also frames the biggest questions still surrounding the group as the cycle continues.
