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James Harden leaned into a facilitator’s role in Cleveland’s home debut, helping guide a win over the Washington Wizards. With Harden creating opportunities, several teammates stepped up to deliver the result.
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will miss time after suffering a left midfoot sprain. Dallas announced Wednesday that the injury will keep him out through All-Star Weekend, including the Lakers game and Rising Stars.
Lakers star Luka Doncic will sit out Thursday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks due to a hamstring strain. He is hoping to make an appearance in Sunday’s All-Star Game, according to sources.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A’mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The list was announced Wednesday.
Utah is encouraged by the initial outlook of pairing Jaren Jackson Jr. with leading scorer Lauri Markkanen. The Jazz view the duo as a potential long-term frontcourt foundation as the franchise works to move beyond the lottery.
Joel Embiid sat out Wednesday night against the New York Knicks due to right knee injury management. The Philadelphia 76ers said he will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.
The San Antonio Spurs waived forward Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, making him a free agent. Sochan was named to the 2023 NBA All-Rookie Team.
The NBA issued $35,000 fines to Atlanta’s Mouhamed Gueye and Minnesota’s Naz Reid for their roles in a jersey-grabbing tussle on Monday. Both players were penalized the same amount.
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after a decade at the school. Wildhack has led the Orange athletic department for the past 10 years.
The Big 12 Conference will play its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on a high-tech floor embedded with LED technology. The setup will enable data-driven graphics, advertising, and interactive fan features during timeouts.
Roster shakeups ahead of last week’s NBA trade deadline created new opportunities across the league. Here’s a closer look at six players whose fantasy value has climbed the most as a result of the moves.
The NBA has issued suspensions to four players following a brawl on Monday. Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren, along with Charlotte’s Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, were disciplined for their roles in the incident.
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.
