NBA Page 49 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Three NBA Teams Poised to Shock the League This Season
The NBA preseason is revealing surprise contenders. Here’s why the Celtics, Warriors, and Trail Blazers could actually shock the league in 2025....
Without Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics’ Championship Window Closed
Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury has derailed the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 title chances. Even if he returns this season, the team lacks the depth to contend....
Report: Bucks signing third Antetokounmpo brother, Alex
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing forward Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract, ESPN reported on Monday.,With Alex joining older brothers Giannis and Thanasis, it will mark the first time in NBA history that three siblings were on the same active roster, per ESPN.,Alex Antetokounmpo, 24, had stint...
Kings F Keegan Murray (thumb) expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray is scheduled for surgery on a torn UCL in his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.,Murray was injured during Friday's preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers.,Murray, 25, averaged 12.4 points with a career-best 6.7 rebounds over 7...
Report: Warriors G Moses Moody (calf) to undergo MRI
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody is dealing with a calf issue and will undergo a MRI on Saturday, per ESPN.,Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes the injury is minor, but the team wants to be cautious.,Moody was selected by the Warriors with the 14th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Last...
Ex-NBA star Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI
Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers found him asleep behind the wheel on U.S. Highway 101, authorities said.,CHP said officers were clearing a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound side of 1...
Lakers say LeBron James has sciatica, out for start of season
LeBron James was diagnosed with sciatica on his right side and will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday.,James will miss the season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 21 and, per the team's timeline, won't return until November at the very ...
Cavaliers and Knicks Enter Make-or-Break Season in the Eastern Conference
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are both built to win now — but if they fall short again, big roster changes could be coming....
Report: Heat's Erik Spoelstra to be named coach of Team USA
Erik Spoelstra is expected to be named as the new head coach of the United States men's national team, ESPN reported on Thursday.,The Miami Heat coach will succeed Steve Kerr for the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.,Spoelstra, 54, joined Mark Few and Tyronn Lue as assistants on the Ameri...
Pacers G T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out at least a month
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will be sidelined at least a month with a left hamstring injury, head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed Thursday.,The veteran backup exited during the second quarter of Tuesday's preseason game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves and did not return.,The Pace...
Report: Global basketball league set to launch next fall
The international basketball league that includes several high-profile athletes as investors does not have an official name but is set to launch next fall, Front Office Sports reported on Wednesday.,Headed by former Facebook executive Grady Burnett and Skype co-founder Geoff Prentice, the league wil...
LeBron James 'Second Decision': cognac, not retirement
Los Angeles Lakers fans can relax, raise a glass of cognac and toast the continuation of NBA superstar LeBron James' career.,The league's all-time leading scorer announced his so-called "Second Decision" on Tuesday and it had nothing to do with the 40-year-old forward's retirement.,Speculation ran r...
NBA Rookie of the Year Longshots: These Players Could Upset Cooper Flagg
The 2024-25 NBA rookie class might be the worst in history, but Cooper Flagg leads the charge as Rookie of the Year favorite. Here are the top longshot rookies who could shake up the race....
NBA Rumors: Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Almost Landed in New York
Giannis Antetokounmpo considered leaving the Bucks for the New York Knicks this offseason, but Milwaukee held firm. Here's what it all means....
LeBron James: 'Second Decision' coming Tuesday
LeBron James sparked a flurry of social-media speculation on Monday after saying he would announce his "Second Decision" a day later.,The Los Angeles Lakers star posted a nine-second video on X, showing him walking forward to sit in a chair opposite an unnamed person.,The accompanying caption read, ...
Thunder G Nikola Topic to miss 4-6 weeks after procedure
The Oklahoma City Thunder said guard Nikola Topic underwent a testicular procedure Monday and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.,That takes Topic out of the running for the regular-season opener, Oct. 21 against the Houston Rockets.,The Thunder selected Topic 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Dra...
Adam Silver: Clippers will retain All-Star Game despite investigation
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league has no plans to move All-Star Weekend away from the Los Angeles Clippers' new arena while it investigates whether the team violated salary-cap rules related to Kawhi Leonard.,"There's no contemplation of moving the All-Star Game," Silver said Monday at NB...
Grizzlies G Ja Morant week-to-week with ankle injury
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is week-to-week with a sprained ankle sustained in practice on Sunday, the team confirmed Monday.,The two-time All-Star guard will miss Monday's preseason opener against the Detroit Pistons. The Grizzlies begin the regular season at home against the New Orleans Pelic...
Magic sign former Arkansas G Johnell Davis, waive F Justin Minaya
The Orlando Magic signed undrafted free agent guard Johnell Davis and waived small forward Justin Minaya to keep their roster at 21 players on Sunday night.,The Magic did not disclose terms for Davis, who signed a one-year, non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, per the Orlando Sentinel, that can be co...
MLB Division Series Takeaways: Mariners, Yankees, Brewers, Dodgers & Phillies Storylines
MLB Division Series updates: Mariners face elimination vs Tigers, Yankees bullpen issues, Brewers’ Chourio injured, Dodgers’ Sasaki shines, Phillies fear losing Bader....