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Ranking the NBA’s Christmas Day Games From Worst to Best
The NBA Christmas Day schedule is set. Here’s our ranking of all five matchups from worst to best ahead of the 2026-27 season....
LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate
The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.,The star-studded affair that also includes Philadelphia's Jaylen Brown and New York's Jalen Brunson at Madison Square...
Ben Simmons Doesn't Deserve One More Chance in the NBA
Ben Simmons is trying to make an NBA comeback at 30 years old, but his injury history, lack of shooting and baggage make him a risky signing....
Panathinaikos owner claims he's trying to lure Nikola Jokic to Greece
Could three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic suit up for a professional team in Greece in 2027-28?,Well, if Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos had his way, Jokic would be playing for his team this coming season.,Giannakopoulos, whose net worth is estimated anywher...
Report: Ben Simmons healthy, eyeing NBA comeback
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons is practicing with "zero restrictions" and eyeing an NBA comeback, ESPN Andscape reported late Sunday.,Simmons, who turned 30 last month, reportedly is participating in a player-led private minicamp with the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne.,T...
Hall of Fame coach, standout player Don Nelson dies at 86
Hall of Famer Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, died Sunday. He was 86.,Nelson's family announced the passing of the five-time champion as a player but didn't divulge a manner of death.,"On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson pe...
Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects, examiner rules
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reported on Friday that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died due to the effects of heroin and cocaine.,The medical examiner ruled Clarke's May 11 death an accident. The combined effects of multiple prescription medications were also iden...
James Harden's misdemeanor gun charge dismissed
A Texas judge has dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge against NBA superstar James Harden. ,Harden, 36, was arrested on June 13 after Houston police found an unholstered handgun in his vehicle.,The offense was punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000.,A Harris County judge dismiss...
Knicks' draft acquisition Jack Kayil to play in Germany
Jack Kayil, the No. 39 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is returning to play with his team in Germany.,Alba Berlin, in a social media post on Friday, said the club had signed the 20-year-old point guard to a five-year contract through the 2030-31 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.,The Ho...
Report: Kawhi Leonard had sponsorship deal with video board company
Under investigation into allegations of impermissible payments to skirt salary-cap rules, Kawhi Leonard also had an undisclosed multi-million-dollar deal with Daktronics, the company that designed the video board at the Los Angeles Clippers' home arena, the podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" reported o...
Report: Extension-eligible Anthony Davis, Wizards wait on contract talks
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards are not rushing into contract talks as he became eligible for an extension on Thursday, according to reports. ,The Athletic reported no significant talks toward a new deal have taken place before the two sides. CBS Sports reported Thursday the conversations a...
Suns give Dillon Brooks 3-year, $73M extension
NBA antagonist Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.,Brooks told the Arizona Republic, "Villain is here to stay. Championship is all on my mind.",The new pact links Brooks to the Suns through the 2029-30 season.,The 30-year-old forward ...
Report: Spot saved on 2028 Olympics roster if LeBron James wants it
A spot on the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is reserved for LeBron James if he wants it.,ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported USA Basketball's intention on the most recent edition of his podcast, "The Hoop Collective.","If LeBron wants to play, he'll get a roster spot," said...
Mavericks sign F Naji Marshall to multi-year contract extension
The Dallas Mavericks announced Sunday that they signed forward Naji Marshall to a multi-year contract extension, keeping one of their most versatile contributors in place following his best NBA season.,Dallas did not disclose financial details, but ESPN reported the fully guaranteed deal is worth $5...
Reports: Warriors bringing back key reserve Gary Payton II
Gary Payton II is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, according to multiple reports on Saturday.,Payton, 33, is a 6-foot-2 guard with the athleticism to play in the frontcourt. He's coming off one of his best seasons after dealing wi...
Report: Blazers sign F Jeremy Sochan to one-year contract
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jeremy Sochan agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN.,Sochan was the ninth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.,Across three-plus seasons with the Spurs, he averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 212 g...
Terry Rozier asks judge to throw out charges from gambling probe
The lawyers of Terry Rozier, in an effort to have two of the four federal charges against the NBA veteran thrown out, filed a motion Friday that a text message proves that Rozier was not involved in a sports gambling scheme.,Attorney David Markus wrote that Deniro Laster, a co-defendant and a friend...
Wizards F Jamir Watkins recovering from ACL surgery
Second-year forward Jamir Watkins could miss the 2026-27 season for the Washington Wizards after undergoing surgery to reconstruct his torn left ACL.,The Wizards said Watkins underwent surgery on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. It was performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams III,...
Nets sign C Moritz Wagner to multi-year contract
The Brooklyn Nets signed veteran center Moritz Wagner to a multi-year contract on Friday.,Terms were not released, but ESPN reported the deal was for two years and $19 million.,Wagner, 29, spent the past five-plus seasons with the Orlando Magic. The Nets are his fifth NBA team.,The 6-foot-11 Germany...
Wizards F Jamir Watkins has surgery on torn ACL
Washington Wizards forward Jamir Watkins had successful reconstruction surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the team announced Thursday.,Watkins, 25, was injured during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The procedure on his knee was performed by Dr. Riley Williams ...