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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.
St. John’s outlasted Xavier 87-82 Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The victory marked Rick Pitino’s 904th career win on the court, moving him past Roy Williams for third all-time in Division I history.
An Alabama circuit judge denied Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction on Monday. The ruling ends the 7-foot center’s college eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide.
A fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets on Monday night resulted in four ejections. Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, along with Detroit’s Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, were sent off.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry will not play in this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. Curry is sidelined due to a lingering issue with his right knee.
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler underwent successful surgery Monday morning in Los Angeles to repair a torn right ACL. The team has been without Butler as he recovers from the knee injury.
Indiana’s injury troubles deepened Monday as the team announced second-year forward Johnny Furphy has torn the ACL in his right knee. Furphy is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said a team staffer hurt amid a court-storming after the Blue Devils’ last-second loss at North Carolina is OK. The staffer suffered a bloody lip and was caught up underneath fans.
The LA Clippers said they are still awaiting the NBA’s findings from an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. Team officials maintained the pending decision has not affected their day-to-day operations or decision-making.
The Celtics announced Jayson Tatum will take part in portions of a G League practice at the Auerbach Center. He will work alongside teammates Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams before being recalled by Boston.
Arizona stayed firmly in control of the top spot in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week. Houston also made a notable move, jumping back into the top five.
The newest Men’s AP Top 25 is out, and a wave of weekend losses has reordered the top of the rankings. With a new top five in place, attention shifts to how the rest of the ranked field responds.
Each week, fantasy managers can find available players who help address roster needs. Here are the top pickups to consider for the week ahead, including Collier, Mathurin and Clifford.
CourtFrame will follow all 31 men’s college basketball conference tournaments in 2026, updating brackets, schedules and automatic NCAA tournament bids as they’re decided. The road to March Madness begins with league titles and win-or-go-home postseason play across the country.
The NBA trade deadline passed Thursday with Giannis Antetokounmpo still in a Bucks uniform. With no move involving their superstar, Milwaukee now turns to what comes next for the team and its franchise centerpiece.
The NBA trade deadline delivered more than a burst of transactions. It also underscored how some teams are refining the ways they position themselves at the bottom of the standings.
Oklahoma City will have Jalen Williams available for Monday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, meanwhile, will be without Luka Doncic for a second straight game.
North Carolina has been fined $50,000 by the ACC following a court-storming incident after the Tar Heels’ win over rival Duke in Chapel Hill. The league cited a violation of its event security policy.
Michigan 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara knocked down the first two 3-pointers of his college career in an 82-61 victory against Ohio State. The performance placed him in rare company among Division I players of his height.
