Basketball Page 17 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Napheesa Collier, Lynx have sights set on slumping Tempo
What does one give the team that owns the WNBA's best record coming out of the All-Star break?,Perhaps getting its best player back at 100% health for the season's remainder.,That's the spot the Minnesota Lynx are happy to occupy as they resume play Tuesday night against the Toronto Tempo in Minneap...
LeBron James Gives Philadelphia 76ers Instant Title Expectations
LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a veteran minimum deal, instantly raising championship expectations. Here's why the fit could work....
Mystics' terrific trio in spotlight as Sun come to town
The Washington Mystics hope to pick up where they left off as their regular season resumes Tuesday against the visiting Connecticut Sun.,Heading into the All-Star break, the Mystics (14-12) had won two in a row. They currently occupy eighth place and the final playoff spot as the second half of the ...
Sixers give 'King James' royal welcome to Philadelphia
After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the second round of the 2026 postseason, superstar LeBron James wrote that he was "done," but on Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers officially welcomed the four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion into the fold.,James, who turns 42 in December, signed a tw...
Report: NBA to max out LeBron James, 76ers' national TV games
Fans itching to watch LeBron James play in his new Philadelphia uniform should get plenty of opportunities this season as the 76ers are expected to get the NBA's maximum of 34 national game telecasts/streams, Front Office Sports reported Monday.,That would more than double the 14 national games the ...
Reports: Nuggets match Thunder's offer sheet to F Spencer Jones
The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet on forward Spencer Jones ahead of Sunday night's deadline, ESPN reported.,The Thunder had offered Jones, a restricted free agent, the fully-guaranteed contract on Saturday, and the Nuggets had until 11:59 p...
Stephen Curry's Future With the Warriors Suddenly Feels Less Certain
Stephen Curry's future with the Warriors is drawing attention after reports of frustration and new prediction market odds on his next team....
Mario Hezonja back in NBA, signs deal with Cavs
Mario Hezonja is returning to the NBA for the first time since 2020 after signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported Sunday.,The deal for the Croatia native, who was the fifth overall selection in the 2015 draft, is reportedly worth $2.8 million.,Hezonja, 31, has spent the l...
Caitlin Clark Shines After Barack Obama's Message Before WNBA All-Star Game
Caitlin Clark put on a show in the WNBA All-Star Game after receiving encouragement from Barack Obama and overcoming boos from the Chicago crowd....
Jonquel Jones leads Team Spoon to All-Star Game defeat of Team Coop
Jonquel Jones had 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Olivia Miles added 11 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to boost Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory against Team Coop on Saturday in the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.,Jones, a star with the New York Liberty, garnered MVP honors, helpin...
WNBA announces launch of central replay booth
The WNBA announced on Saturday that it will launch a centralized replay center for the start of the 2027 season.,The league already uses replay, but shifting to a centralized system aims to speed up and enhance the review process.,A state-of-the-art replay center in Secaucus, N.J., has been used by ...
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining 76ers after Grizzlies buyout
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to reunite with former teammate LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and planning to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Caldwell-Pope, 33, who played with James on the 2020 NBA champion Los Angele...
An Autopsy of LeBron's Decision: And Why You Shouldn't Trust Rich Paul
New details surrounding LeBron James' free agency raise questions about Cleveland's role and Klutch Sports' strategy during the process....
WNBA All-Star Game tickets soar to $340
Ticket prices for the WNBA All-Star Game continue to rise leading up to the tipoff on Saturday night in Chicago.,The get-in price at United Center escalated from $74 on June 19 to $118 on July 19 to $233 by Friday, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com. At 12:20 p.m. ET on Saturday, th...
LeBron James Gambled Legacy Over Nostalgia With His Sixers Decision
LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Cavaliers and Heat, setting up a dramatic final chapter in his pursuit of a fifth NBA championship....
Azzi Fudd becomes first rookie to win WNBA 3-point contest
Simply making the WNBA 3-point contest wasn't enough for Dallas Wings star Azzi Fudd. She made some history, too.,Fudd became the first rookie to win the 3-point event, catching fire in the championship round to defeat the Portland Fire's Bridget Carleton 30-19 on Friday in Chicago.,The No. 1 pick i...
President Trump says of LeBron James: 'Maybe he's a racist'
President Donald Trump, asked to weigh in on the basketball careers of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, said Friday that James might be a racist.,In a White House press conference, Fox News' Peter Doocy mentioned the Friday news that James intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, then asked the ...
WNBA All-Stars set to shine in Chicago amid growth, anniversary season
Chicago last hosted the WNBA All-Star game in 2022 at Wintrust Arena, the 10,387-seat home of the then-defending league champion Chicago Sky.,The event is returning to the Windy City on Saturday at the United Center, a venue that houses the NBA's Chicago Bulls and seats more than 20,000 for basketba...
WNBA All-Stars set to star in Chicago amid growth, anniversary season
Chicago last hosted the WNBA All-Star game in 2022 at Wintrust Arena, the 10,387-seat home of the then-defending league champion Chicago Sky.,The event is returning to the Windy City on Saturday at the United Center, a venue that houses the NBA's Chicago Bulls and seats more than 20,000 for basketba...
LeBron James Betrayed Cleveland for Philadelphia and It Won't End Well
LeBron James stunned the NBA by signing with the 76ers. Here's why the move could backfire and further damage his legacy in Cleveland....