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Nikola Jokic will have a familiar teammate alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game. Denver guard Jamal Murray was named an All-Star for the first time in his career Sunday, earning the honor in his ninth season.
A year after completing a stunning trade to acquire Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers shared a midseason assessment of where they stand. The team described itself as being “in a good spot” as the season reaches its midpoint.
Detroit delivered the most lopsided victory in franchise history, overwhelming Brooklyn 130-77. The 53-point margin set a new team record in a wire-to-wire rout.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has been selected as a Western Conference reserve for the NBA All-Star Game. The honor makes Avdija the first Israeli player to be named an NBA All-Star.
NBA All-Star rosters are set, with LeBron James included and Kawhi Leonard among the notable omissions. Analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton examined the biggest surprises and the most debated snubs across both conferences.
Florida overwhelmed Alabama 100-77 on Sunday in a matchup of ranked SEC rivals. The win came a little more than a week after coach Todd Golden publicly guaranteed a victory against the Crimson Tide.
Keaton Wagler poured in 28 points as No. 9 Illinois continued its surge with an 11th consecutive victory. The Illini knocked off No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 on Sunday.
Kansas City has hired former Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon to lead its men’s basketball program. Turgeon takes over as the Roos’ next head coach after previously guiding the Terrapins.
LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star reserve, pushing his record to 22 consecutive All-Star selections. The league announced the reserve rosters Sunday night ahead of the Feb. 15 midseason showcase.
Portland is acquiring guard Vit Krejci from Atlanta in a deal that sends Duop Reath and two future second-round picks to the Hawks. The move reshapes depth for both teams ahead of the next stage of the season.
LeBron James has produced a long list of standout nights at Madison Square Garden over the years. As he prepares to face the New York Knicks on Sunday, here’s a look back at some of his top games in the NBA’s most famous arena.
Cleveland came away with two new guards, adding Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder. Sacramento’s return was forward De’Andre Hunter as the Cavaliers, Kings and Bulls completed a three-team trade that drew immediate scrutiny over which side benefited most.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps discussed the ripple effects a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would have across the Eastern Conference. Their focus: how a deal involving Milwaukee’s franchise star could shift the balance of power among contenders.
Florida is bolstering its NCAA tournament résumé and making a stronger argument to climb in the bracket. The defending national champions continue to look like a team capable of sustaining top-tier form.
Cleveland is trading forward De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento in exchange for guard Dennis Schroder and wing Keon Ellis. The move reshapes both teams’ rotations with a swap of perimeter pieces.
Jason Kidd criticized the officials following Dallas’ 111-107 loss to Houston, calling their performance “terrible.” Kidd said the game turned on a missed call involving Cooper Flagg.
San Antonio moved up Sunday’s home game against Orlando by three hours after a snowstorm stranded the Spurs in Charlotte. The schedule change was made because the team was unable to fly out as planned.
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson has been fined $50,000 by the NBA. The league cited his conduct toward a game official following his ejection.
Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in just 20 minutes as No. 14 Kansas defeated No. 13 BYU 90-82 on Saturday. The win came in the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse.
Kennesaw State coach Antoine Pettway said players who accepted bribes should not be excused, but directed his sharpest criticism at the organizers behind an alleged point-shaving scheme. Pettway described the ringleaders as “predators” targeting college athletes.
The judge overseeing Alabama men’s basketball player Charles Bediako’s eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA has recused himself from the case. The move leaves the legal challenge without its original presiding judge as the matter continues.
A new tiered look at the NCAA tournament landscape separates the field into clear groups, from national title favorites to potential bracket-busters. The breakdown highlights three top-tier contenders, nine additional Final Four-level threats, and dozens more capable of winning games in March.
Koa Peat scored 21 points as top-ranked Arizona beat rival Arizona State 87-74 on Saturday. The win pushed the Wildcats to a school-record 22 consecutive victories to begin the season.
Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey is seeking a return to college basketball after appearing in 10 NBA games with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023-24. Bailey has hired both an agent and a lawyer as he prepares to challenge his NCAA eligibility status.
Roster decisions often come down to timing: when to stay patient with a slump and when to act on a rising role. Here’s a concise framework for evaluating struggling and ascending players, including Domantas Sabonis and others in similar situations.
Fantasy analyst Eric Karabell reviewed what to expect from several high-profile players, including Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The piece focuses on managing expectations and monitoring usage and availability as the season unfolds.
With a superstar sidelined and key rotation pieces gone, Boston was widely expected to slip into the play-in picture. Instead, the Celtics retooled quickly, stabilizing a roster that looked fractured on paper.
With reports circulating about a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo-to-Golden State scenario, Draymond Green said he isn’t losing sleep over what it could mean for his future. Green emphasized he has “no reason to sit and worry,” while acknowledging that trades are part of the NBA business.
Warriors star Stephen Curry did not return for the second half of Friday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Golden State ruled him out with right knee soreness.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games. George said the discipline stems from taking what he described as “improper medication.”
