Paolo Banchero's dream start to the 2024-25 campaign was brought to a swift and sudden halt five games in.
David Suggs
LaMelo Ball's innovative plays don't always work out, but when they do, they're electric.
Stephen Noh
2024 was a year of accessibility for legions of sports fans. Ilona Maher, Deestroying, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Jared McCain were big reasons why.
Here's more on Edwards' wristband and why it is so meaningful.
Gilbert McGregor
In the wake of his health issue, there is a question of whether or not Popovich will return to the sidelines or retire from coaching. Here is what has been said.
Here is why Giannis' older brother is no longer in uniform when attending Bucks games this season.
The Cavaliers share a lot in common with the first Warriors title team, with one noteworthy difference.
There aren't five players better than Victor Wembanyama in the entire NBA, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
Devonte' Graham still holds the top spot for his 2021 game-winner as The Sporting News presents the longest game-winners in NBA history.
What exactly did Barkley say about LA's lead man? Here's more context on Redick's comments that elicited such a strong response from Barkley.
Jokic entered the week dealing with an undisclosed illness.
Jrue Holiday's offense is taking on oversized importance for the Celtics this season.
Nearly 14 years after they last met on an NBA floor, the personal rivalry between Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard is somehow stronger than ever.
The Russell Westbrook signing was initially panned, but it's been exactly what the Nuggets needed.
Here's an updated look at who should start in this year's All-Star Game, featuring a few changes from the first time around.
The Suns came into the 2024-25 season with championship expectations. They haven't come close to that goal — yet.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how much Jimmy Butler is worth, both in the trade market and this summer's free agency class.
Here's what Bam Adebayo and other Heat players have said about the Jimmy Butler situation.
Teddy Ricketson
Inside Derrick Rose's legacy as one of the best veteran mentors in the NBA.
Jimmy Butler trade rumors reached a new high when the six-time All-Star suggested he is open to playing anywhere other than Miami.
Here's everything to know about LiAngelo Ball's song and why it's spread rapidly across social media.
The veteran appears prepared for a trade from Miami.
Daniel Chavkin
Here are the first returns from All-Star Game voting and important things to know about the process ahead of this year's game.
Ivey, one of Detroit's top young pieces, was stretchered off the court in the Pistons' matchup against the Magic on Wednesday.
Daniel Mader
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down what it would cost to bring Zion Williamson to the Warriors and how much the Pelicans star would help.
Jed Wells
Here's what to know about how long Morant could be sidelined for Memphis.
The Lakers star is in the 22nd year of his NBA career, but James believes he could play at a high level even longer.
Here are the details surrounding the break-in at Doncic's home.
Grading how the Lakers and Nets did in the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton trade
Here is everything to know about the trade between the Lakers and Nets.
It didn't take Josh Giddey long to make an impact in his return to action, with the Australian recording an impressive triple-double against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is an budding NBA star, but he's also very much a man of the people.
Dan Treacy
The Kings are moving on from head coach Mike Brown less than 24 hours after the Kings' 114-113 home loss to the Detroit Pistons, giving them a 13-16 record.
Morgan Moriarty
It wouldn't be a true NBA season without an MVP race, as the league's best stars jostle for the title of best player in the world.
Anthony Davis exited the Lakers' Christmas Day meeting with the Warriors with a sprained left ankle.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the NBA Christmas Day game between LeBron James' Lakers and Stephen Curry's Warriors.
The Sporting News will track James' performance during his NBA Christmas debut against Golden State.
Here is the latest on his status ahead of LA's 26th consecutive appearance on the holiday.
The Spurs center put on a show in San Antonio's Christmas Day loss.
Here is a list of NBA players who have played the most games on the holiday.
With Tatum in the Christmas Day spotlight once again, look back at the types of performances he's put on since debuting on one of the game's biggest stages as a rookie.
Philadelphia's star center has dealt with various injuries to begin the 2024-25 season — and now a face injury is forcing Embiid to wear a mask while he plays.
Doncic almost always saves his best for the NBA's biggest stages and Christmas has been no exception. Here's a look back at how he's performed on the holiday.
As he looks to lead Golden State to a Christmas win in 2024, look back at the numbers Curry has put forth on Dec. 25 in past years.
As he prepares for his 12th Christmas Day outing, here's a look at the stats Durant has compiled and where they rank in the record book.
Here is the latest on James' status for Christmas Day.
Here is more on the situation that faces the 20-year-old and why his limited role shouldn't be viewed as a knock on him or his standing as an NBA player.
What does James' family tree look like? Here's a breakdown of the "starting five" that LeBron represents everywhere he goes.
Joel Embiid's second game back from his sinus fracture couldn't have gone much worse from an individual perspective.
Andre Drummond saw his ejection be revoked after Victor Wembanyama was found to have flopped vs. the 76ers. Joel Embiid wasn't quite as lucky.
Here is a list of the oldest players in the 2024-25 season, sorted by their age on opening night.
Here is what Edwards said about Irving and why he came to regret his words.
Christmas Day, or Boxing Day in Australia, is a dream for Aussie NBA fans, with an entire day of action for your post-holiday enjoyment.
A number of issues are plaguing the Warriors right now, some more fixable than others.
TSN's Steph Noh went through Kevin Durant's tweets to find out why the Suns star is still holding strong on X.
Warriors star Stephen Curry had a night to forget against the Grizzlies.
Times are changing in the NBA and Lakers superstar LeBron James is taking notice. He seems to have taken an issue with it, too.
The Sporting News tracks James' stats and highlights as he and the Lakers play their first of two games in Orlando.
There's nothing quite like a blockbuster trade that births a new rivalry in the NBA. Such appears to be the case between the Knicks and Timberwolves.
Which players were recognized for their efforts during the Cup? Check out the full breakdown of the MVP and All-Tournament honors below.
Here is everything you need to know to vote for the starters in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
With All-Star voting underway, TSN's Gil McGregor forecasts the 10 players most likely to receive recognition as starters in this year's All-Star Game.
Here is everything to know about the event, including a schedule, bracket and prize money breakdown.
From Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, here are Steph Noh's leaders in the quest for the 2025 MVP award.
Here is what to know about Giddey's injury and his status moving forward.
Benyam Kidane
If you missed the action, The Sporting News tracked score updates, highlights, news and more from the 2024 NBA Cup championship.
The trade that could get Zach LaVine to the Nuggets.
JJ Redick believes one step can make a long NBA career possible for Bronny James.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the Bucks and Thunder match up against each other for their NBA Cup final match.
How much money will players receive in the NBA Cup? Here is a rundown of the prize money earned during this year's tournament.
What does the NBA Cup championship count as? Here is what the season's final NBA Cup game will mean for the Bucks and Thunder.
Here is what to know about Embiid's injury and how much time he'll miss.
The Warriors are confident they will get the most out of Schroder. TSN's Steph Noh details how they can do it.
Here is everything to know about James' status and why he spent some time away.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Dennis Schroder trade "doesn't keep the Warriors outside the big game hunting."
Here's what to make of the move for the two franchises with very different goals for the season.
Here is everything to know about the reported trade.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best landing spots for Butler based on the teams linked to him.
Summer Jam has become a fixture of the Australian basketball calendar in recent years, as the best of the best descend on Melbourne.
Daniels has opened up about his first two years in the league in New Orleans.
The sons of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were set to face off in Sierra Canyon's showdown with Long Island Lutheran.
The NBL has landed yet another impressive NBA Draft prospect, with Australian Dash Daniels set to sign with Melbourne United.
NBA players and coaches explain why Trae Young's floater is such a brilliant and difficult shot to defend.
Bronny James could be turning a corner and tapping into his potential from two years ago, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
The Sporting News will keep you up to date with James' numbers from the game in Arizona.
Here's a closer look at what Bryce James brings to the table and where he could elect to continue his playing career after high school.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his picks for the two semifinal games of the 2024 NBA Cup.
The New York Knicks fan base has been known to hold a grudge.
Dyson Daniels has shocked the NBA world so far this season, rapidly becoming one of the league's most fearsome defenders.
Here's why fans have theorized that Butler's color choices are a message to the Heat — and a few teams around the league.
Trade season is always a contentious time in the NBA, as players across the league begin to fear for their place in the league.
Bernard Lee quoted Shams Charania's report with three responses that have since gone viral.
Kerr ripped the officiating crew for a call that ultimately prevented his team from advancing in the NBA Cup.
A year ago, the Warriors tried to make an Earth-shattering trade for LeBron James that ultimately didn't get very far. They haven't given up that vision.
As the Suns prepare to potentially be without Durant again, here is what to know about his injury.
LaVine's contract may scare away teams, but it also means the Warriors could make a huge move without giving too much up.
A closer look at the nature of these rumors explains why James has been and will continue to be linked to the Bay Area's NBA franchise.
Here's how a classic film fanned the flames of the rivalry's new era.
There are zero NBA games available to watch on Dec. 24. Why does the league leave that date open?
Jordan Greer
Here's how Young became a modern-day Reggie Miller in the eyes of New York faithful.
While Stockton might have benefited from a friendly home scorekeeper, that phenomenon isn't particularly unique to him.
From Wilt Chamberlain's 50-point, 30-rebound double-double in 1961 to Kyrie Irving's game-winner in 2016, here are the best NBA Christmas Day games.
Kyle Irving
The Trae Young-Knicks rivalry goes back years at this point, originating during the 2021 playoffs.
The Thunder found motivation from an unlikely source: a Nipsey Hussle song played by Dallas following their last win over OKC.
Jimmy Butler could be on the move after six years with Miami.
Milwaukee's star put forth a dominant force to eliminate Orlando from the NBA Cup, including a huge dunk.
When Anthony was recently compared to a one-time All-Star, the Knicks legend couldn't help but take it personally.
With the league officially set to tip off in January, Unrivaled has now landed it's official uniform sponsor.
Predictions for NBA Cup champion and each quarterfinal game after the knockout stage has been set
Because LeBron has recently been mentioned in trade rumors, reports indicate Bronny would "have to" be included in any potential deal.
The fourth-year forward is having an All-Star caliber season
With Chalamet back in the sports news, an old picture of the actor and former NBA player Landry Fields resurfaced.
With things potentially heating up, The Sporting News explores potential landing spots for James.
While Klay Thompson is clinging onto a starting role for now, he may be better coming off the bench.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the perfect deal for the Warriors to acquire Jimmy Butler.
This isn't the first time trade rumors around LeBron James started swirling.
Curry's performances have him on the verge of breaking a record held by Michael Jordan.
Scottie Barnes only recently returned from an injury, but he went down again on Monday against the Knicks. Here are the latest updates on his status.
One team expected by many to be extremely active in trades this year is the Chicago Bulls, a team with an impressive collection of mismatched talent, but a clear desire to rebuild.
Nikola Jokic is doing things that have never been done before, and it could lead to him winning his fourth MVP in five years.
As James looks to build on an impressive showing in the G League, The Sporting News will track his performance in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Dyson Daniels put in another monster performance on defence
It looks like a new era in Philadelphia, rebounding from a brutal season start by winning four of their last five.
Here is the latest on what James is dealing with and how it will affect him moving forward.
For McCain, his first real challenge came during a three-game stretch to start December.
After a rough stretch of games, LeBron James found his form once again Saturday, putting up an impressive stat line against the Atlanta Hawks.
The WNBA's newest franchise officially has their first-ever roster.
Here's more on why he was frustrated and how his gesture could cost him.
One player that has shown up for the team time and again when they need it most is Darius Garland.
Here is how a unique bond between Curry and Olivari has led to an endorsement deal.
The Lakers don't have enough tradeable salaries to make all three of these deals, but at least one of them needs to happen.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down what Kawamura is excelling at and what he still needs to work on before getting NBA minutes.
Antetokounmpo added a changeup to his offensive repertoire that has made him truly unstoppable
Morant is still physically able to dunk, but more often than not these days, he's laying it up.
The two-time All-Star intends to spend less time above the rim.
The Lakers dropped their sixth game in their last eight Wednesday vs. the Heat. That was enough to get their head coach and star player talking.
Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox has become the latest athlete to launch his own signature shoe.
Johnny Furphy seemingly came out of nowhere last season, emerging as a college basketball star for Kansas and a bona fide NBA Draft prospect.
Aside from Nikola Jokić, no player has been as crucial to the success of the Denver Nuggets over the last half-decade as Jamal Murray.
Rather than proving that the league is broken, a week-old blowout is evidence that the NBA still rules.
Here is why the Lakers superstar's all-time scoring record may not be the most impressive mark set during his career.
The 2024 NBA Cup is here. The Sporting News is tracking the latest standings and scores for the in-season tournament.
Bryan Murphy
De'Aaron Fox could become the latest NBA All-Star to seek a new home.
Behind the turnaround are a pair of All-Stars in Tyrese Maxey and Paul George
The unclear future of a Chicago Bulls team caught between eras could have massive implications on the Australian's next deal.
Dyson Daniels' historic defensive season has continued this week, officially being named as the first-ever Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the good and the bad from Matas Buzelis a quarter of the way into his rookie year.
Here is all that is at stake during the final games of Group Play.
As James and the Lakers search for answers, here's a closer look at what's gone wrong for them and what they could look to change moving forward.
It's quite a challenge to turn Jokic into an even better player than he already is. Westbrook is doing that in Denver.
One fix could come in the form of a Chicago Bulls former All-Star, who the team is currently shopping.
The Sporting News walks you through how NBA Cup wildcard teams are determined and the scenarios that will impact the field of eight teams that will move one step closer to winning the title.
In his first game against his old squad, Daniels made sure to show them exactly what they are missing out on.
He's teased it a number of times, but Josh Giddey has secured his first official triple-double as a Chicago Bull.
There have arguably never been two basketball siblings as famous as the Ball brothers.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the Thunder's statistically dominant defense.
It's early, but the Spurs look primed to return to the postseason after a few down seasons. Here's a closer look at the numbers Wembanyama's doing to help that cause.
No player in the NBA has been as deadly in the second half of games this season as Donovan Mitchell.
The Warriors currently have 13 players averaging at least 12 minutes per game.
Kyrie Irving put his acting skills back on display during a recent stream with Kai Cenat.
The league sent a fine Westbrook's way for an "obscene gesture" he made during the game.
The Charlotte Hornets will be more than a little short-handed in their clash against the New York Knicks Saturday, with eight players set to be sidelined.
Phoenix Suns starting center Jusuf Nurkić has hit back at Suns fans, claiming that they have judged him for not fitting into a superstar role.
Six years into his tenure, Williamson's time with the team has been inconsistent at best.
Could a union between Ball and Los Angeles be the secret recipe to help win another title?
Here's what Anthony Edwards said about his Timberwolves teammates after Minnesota's latest loss.
Are there NBA games on TV today? The Sporting News has you covered.
Sarah Effress
There will also be a large contingent of Aussie players who have set off on college journeys.
A recent injury to Nets' leading scorer Cam Thomas could open up opportunity for Simmons.
The entire basketball landscape changed this year, thanks to the addition of Caitlin Clark to the WNBA.
The former number one overall pick has begun to consider a reunion with his original team.
Stephen Curry is battling a knee injury and won't play against the Thunder on ESPN.
One team that has been rumoured to be interested in LaVine for some time is the Houston Rockets.
It's a tough living being a 6-2 guard in the NBA. Jared McCain is doing it by emulating the best of the best.
One former top three draft pick has stated his intention to return to the league after four years away.
Surging Philadelphia rookie Jared McCain gained an unlikely fan recently, with comedy star Shane Gillis revealing he is a massive supporter of the former Duke star.
The league determined that Young could have played in the contest against the Celtics despite appearing on the injury report.
Despite some early season inconsistency, Green is slowly finding his feet in North Carolina.
Things have changed considerably since the first Power Rankings of the NBA season.
Isaiah Hartenstein has only played in a couple of games for OKC, but he's proving to be a perfect fit.
With the schedule overlap, which team will James play for? Here is what to know about his availability for the upcoming games.
Here is the latest on the superstar's availability after missing more than two weeks with a calf injury.
JJ Redick is getting a career year out of Anthony Davis thanks to changes in the team's offensive approach.
De'Aaron Fox has been one of the best players in the league to start the season, carrying the Kings' offense.
The status of Zach LaVine has been up in the air for some time now, following a series of up-and-down campaigns for the Chicago Bulls.
Here's the latest update on Ja Morant's hip injury and when the Grizzlies guard is expected to return.
Cate Schiller
McCain's moves off the court are making waves across all sports and the 20-year-old is becoming a pop culture icon because of it.
Here is why the Hall of Famer has such a strong opinion on the way Los Angeles is handling the season of its high-profile second-round pick.
What is Porzingis' injury and how soon will he return? Here is the latest on the Celtics big man's status.
Valanciunas is a talented player but he's the wrong guy for this Lakers team, writes TSN's Steph Noh.
The NBL has suspended Adelaide 36ers import and former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell for his involvment for an on-court brawl against Melbourne United.
Jaylen Brown caught the Minnesota Timberwolves by surprise in their recent game, exploding out of the gates to make five straight threes.
Did Bronny James return to the G League floor Sunday when the South Bay Lakers took on the Stockton Kings?
There's nothing like an elite two-man game in basketball
After a worrying start to the 2024-25 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks look like they might be back on track, riding a four-game hot streak that has moved them into fifth in the East.
It was Pippen Jr. who was impressing the Windy City fans this weekend, as the Hall-of-Fame player's son and his Memphis Grizzlies squad rolled into town.
After two tough seasons, LaMelo Ball has come alive this year in a massive way.
Rookie Dalton Knecht has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, quickly proving to be one of the top first-year players in the league.
