It might take longer than many expected it would at this time last year, but Bronny James finally appears on the cusp of finding an NBA home.
David Suggs
As James is set to begin his career as an NBA player, The Sporting News looks back at his journey over the past 11 months.
Gilbert McGregor
Here is an outlook on the Celtics' draft situation.
The Sporting News is tracking the best prospects available in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Kyle Irving
Bob Myers caused a stir with his comments during the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Aussie is officially an Indiana Pacer
Jed Wells
Here is a snapshot of the Raptors' situation ahead of this year's NBA Draft.
The Sporting News has you covered with projections for the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Sporting News lists each pick that the Warriors have in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Brendan OSullivan
LeBron James was a shoo-in No. 1 pick during the 2003 NBA Draft. Here's what to know about his loaded draft class as he waits for his son to be drafted in 2024.
Jacob Camenker
The first-ever day two of the NBA Draft puts all eyes on Bronny James.
Dan Treacy
Dalton Knecht will be joining the Lakers, and it sounds like LeBron James is a fan of the rookie's potential.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NBA Draft.
Stephen Noh
The underwhelming French prospects at the top of the draft. The lean talent available from US colleges. Sometimes it's obvious before anyone plays a game that a particular NBA Draft won't do much to make the league better.
Mike DeCourcy
Stephen A. Smith clearly didn't know who the Knicks drafted at No. 25.
Rob Dillingham saw his Spurs career end before it even started, with the Kentucky flamethrower being dealt to the Timberwolves for a future first-round pick and a first-round pick swap.
The Grizzlies selected Zach Edey to fill their center role for the 2024-25 season and beyond.
What was said about the Hawks' selection of Risacher? Here is more on the criticism of Risacher.
What did Atlanta do in 2024? Here is an outlook on the Hawks' draft situation.
Here is a round-up of the most recent NBA Draft chatter.
The Knicks made major splashes to kick off free agency, trading for Mikal Bridges and re-signing O.G. Anunoby.
A complete look at the Lakers' draft picks in 2024.
Mikal Bridges' arrival into the Big Apple came with much fanfare, but it could have dire implications on New York's salary cap.
The Sporting News gives you a full look at the international prospects who have earned the distinction of becoming the No. 1 pick.
NC State's DJ Burns Jr. became a fan favorite during the Wolfpack's magical NCAA Tournament run. Will he get picked in the 2024 NBA Draft?
Jack Gohlke stole the show during 2024 March Madness, but scouts seem to be ignoring the sharpshooter during the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Sporting News takes a closer look at how the 2024 NBA Draft could shake out with its final two-round mock.
Here is everything you need to know about Anunoby's new deal with New York.
Buzelis spent a year with the G League Ignite in the team's final season. Here's how to pronounce his name.
The Sporting News walks you through the pronunciation guide for Risacher's name.
TSN's Kyle Irving ranks the 60 best prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The 2024 NBA Draft class has been labeled as a bad draft. How accurate is that?
What is the correct way to pronounce Knecht? Here is a guide to pronouncing the unique last name.
Miami is keeping Bam Adebayo long-term. Here's what to know about his contract extension with the Heat.
Why Houston's interest in Kevin Durant might make sense for all parties involved
While Bronny James may be all the talk for 2024, there is another son of LeBron James rising up the basketball ranks.
Bryan Murphy
The Knicks didn't go all-in on Mikal Bridges. There are plenty of moves that could follow their big acquisition.
Four members of the 2016 Villanova championship roster are now together in the Big Apple in the NBA.
The Rockets are pursuing a star to add to their young core, and Kevin Durant may be among their targets.
Mikal Bridges is under contract for just two seasons, but that didn't stop the Knicks from trading five first-round picks to get him.
The 2024 NBA Draft class is not a very highly touted one but history suggests that means future stars are hiding in plain sight.
Based on reporting and fit, here are a few spots that would be a good fit for the Canadian big man.
The NBA Draft will be a bit shorter this time around. Here’s why.
The NBA Draft is the shortest of the major sports leagues, lasting only two rounds. Here's why that's the case.
Edward Sutelan
NBA Twitter was abuzz at the site of Mikal Bridges in Knicks orange-and-blue.
The Knicks are continue to build up the Villanova presence on the roster.
Grading the Mikal Bridges trade for the Knicks and Nets
Here's what you need to know about the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Will history repeat itself in 2024? Learn more about Risacher's background, path to the league and NBA prospects.
Learn more about the other times the Hawks franchise selected first overall in the NBA Draft.
Here's how their paths compare and contrast with Wembanyama's journey to become No. 1.
Here's how Bronny James' measurements compare to his father, LeBron.
It is assumed that Bronny James will fall to the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft — but what if he doesn't?
All eyes will be on Bronny James at the 2024 NBA Draft, but fans may not hear his name called at the Barclays Center.
TSN's draft expert Kyle Irving takes a close look at Bronny James' potential in the NBA.
Everything you need to know about Bronny and Bryce James' games.
Paul George to the Warriors rumors are heating up. Here's how he could end up next to Stephen Curry.
Bronny James is expected to hear his name called in the NBA Draft, but limited production in his freshman season at USC has some questioning his potential.
The top-end talent is missing from this year's college crop, but some players will emerge as good NBA players. It is up to the teams to find them.
Here's more on why there is no consensus on a top pick in this year's draft.
Australia might have another basketball superstar on its hands, with Melbourne-born Johnny Furphy set to be taken in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Here is why the 2013 draft class is an apt comparison for the 2024 class.
While the women's side is full of WNBA star power, bigger names are notably absent so far from the men's tournament — so are NBA players able to take part in the event?
The Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals after being favored to do so the entire season. Will they do the same in 2025? The Sporting News' betting team takes a look at the 2025 NBA Finals odds and discusses Boston's chances to repeat as champs.
Sloan Piva
The Lakers officially introduced JJ Redick as the team's newest head coach on Monday.
TSN's Steph Noh predicts where the top free agents in the 2024 class will land and how much they will get on their new deals.
Is Chicago the right destination to help Josh Giddey create the best version of himself?
The Cavaliers hired Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach.
The Spurs have two top-10 picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Who should they target?
All you need to know about NBA free agency as the league shifts to the offseason.
Alexandre Sarr might be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft but his unorthodox path to the league makes him largely unknown.
The Knicks have two first-round picks and one second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Who should they target?
The Lakers have the No. 17 and 55 overall picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Who should they target?
What caused the Thunder move on from the Australian guard?
Following his reported trade to the Chicago Bulls, Josh Giddey will be the fifth Aussie to suit up in the Windy City.
As the Celtics' celebration continues into the summer, understand that the expectation of greatness and standards of excellence this city upholds means this group will be even hungrier for the next.
Here is why Mark Cuban will no longer have much influence on the Mavericks' front-office decisions, if any.
TSN's Steph Noh hands out grades for the Bulls and Thunder in the Alex Caruso and Josh Giddey swap.
JJ Redick has been hired as head coach of the Lakers two months after he and star player LeBron James started the "Mind the Game" podcast.
The Lakers have reportedly hired JJ Redick to become their next head coach. Is it the right decision?
JJ Redick has reportedly been hired as the Lakers next head coach. He is only a few months older than franchise player LeBron James.
The rumors and rumblings were true — the Lakers are committing to first-time head coach JJ Redick as their next leader.
JJ Redick is taking his first steps as an NBA head coach, but before he takes over on the bench, let's revisit his solid career as a player.
With the Celtics winning the 2024 NBA Finals, Boston is breaking out the duck boats.
The Thunder are reportedly sending Josh Giddey to the Bulls for Alex Caruso.
Now that Redick has accepted the Lakers job, will he continue to podcast with James?
The Lakers have reportedly hired JJ Redick as their next head coach.
While Redick just landed one of the game's most high-profile coaching jobs with no prior head coaching experience, he joins a long line of Coach K's former players to move into the coaching ranks.
LeBron James' influence on personnel decisions hasn't gone well in the past. That could spell trouble for the JJ Redick hire and potential Bronny draft selection.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the best head coaching candidates heading into the summer of 2024.
Here's what JJ Redick has said about his coaching philosophy, and how that might change the Lakers' style of play.
LeBron James offered his support for Kendrick Lamar in a very public way on Juneteenth. Has he renounced his Drake fandom?
Here's how Redick's foray into coaching compares to and contrasts with Riley's.
A guide to the Lakers free agency decisions, including player valuations and free agents that fit into their spending power.
Why were these NBA stars in attendance and why did Westbrook and DeRozan take the stage? Here is more on their role in the production.
With a number of Australians and NBL talents set to hear their names called, here's how hoops fans Down Under can catch all the action.
Bronny James' agent Rich Paul provided an update on his client's pre-draft process a week out from the big day.
The Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams just one year into his six-year, $78 million deal.
Monty Williams will not be with the Pistons in 2024-25. Here's what to know about his departure from the team.
Here is why Thompson joined the Bahamas National Team for training camp and whether or not he should be expected to compete for the nation during the summer.
The Pacers have signed Pascal Siakam to a new mega contract. TSN's Steph Noh grades the deal.
After winning the 2024 NBA championship in five games, the Celtics are taking a well-deserved victory lap.
Everything you need to know about O.G. Anunoby's upcoming free agency.
Jayson Tatum has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant many times. Did he do so after winning the 2024 NBA Finals?
The Tatums came together for a family celebration after Jayson won his first NBA title.
Many believed Jayson Tatum would win the NBA Finals MVP award over Jaylen Brown. Instead, the more veteran Celtic captured the honor thanks to his defense and efficiency.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the teams most likely to win the 2025 NBA championship.
The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
Derrick White played through a scary injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
The Sporting News has you covered with the winner and voting splits for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.
Kyrie Irving, Magic Johnson, Paul Pierce and more react to Boston's 2024 championship.
Brown's record-breaking deal has yet to kick in but the 2023-24 season reaffirms the value of Boston's historic pledge to the 27-year-old.
Brad Stevens took over for Danny Ainge as the Celtics president of basketball operations in 2021. Here's how he built upon the foundation that Ainge put in place.
The choices that the Mavericks make will be centered more around the supporting cast, which needs upgrades.
The Celtics are your 2024 NBA champions. What's next for Boston to try and keep this championship window open?
The Celtics' 2024 Finals appearance is a great opportunity to revisit where each team stands regarding both team and individual accolades.
As tense as things were, Burke eased the tension with a callback to the discourse from the past 24 hours regarding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.
Here is more on why the NBA's Finals MVP Award is named in Russell's honor.
Kristaps Porzingis was made available for Game 4 of the NBA Finals but did not play. Will he be available again for Game 5?
How old is Tillman? Learn more about his age, path to the NBA and how he got to the Celtics.
The Celtics announced Kristaps Porzingis is "day-to-day" with a left leg injury, putting his status in jeopardy for the 2024 NBA Finals.
Here is what to know about the connection between two stars.
With free agency speculation running rampant, Thompson added fuel to the fire by reportedly unfollowing the Warriors on Instagram.
33rd NBA game in Mexico marks the most in any country outside the U.S. and Canada and coincides with "Dia de los Muertos" locally.
Official Release
Joel Embiid and Paul George were on ESPN's NBA Finals pregame show. The 76ers star was not subtle in hinting at Philadelphia's desire to sign the Clippers star.
Charles Barkley's next year on TNT's NBA coverage will be his final year on television.
Take a closer look at how the Mavericks got things done to avoid elimination.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his biggest takeaways from Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Sporting News has you covered with updates, highlights, analysis and more from Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Here is a complete list of the most lopsided games in NBA Finals history.
The Mavericks didn't roll over in Game 4, winning their first game of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Who will represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris? Here is what we know about the roster so far.
Here is the latest on Kristaps Porzingis' status beyond Game 4 as Boston looks to earn one more win to capture an NBA title.
Kristaps Porzingis wasn't able to play in Game 3 of the Celtics-Mavericks series. Will he return for Game 4?
Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. is firmly on NBA radars after being found not guilty in a felony rape trial, and LeBron James was one of the first to show his support to the potential first-rounder.
The Lakers and Celtics have combined to win 34 of the NBA's 76 championships.
Scott Rafferty
How did Foster earn this nickname? Here's why the moniker has stuck with the veteran official.
Here's more on how the Celtics perform when Foster is on the call.
The package that it would take to bring Jimmy Butler to the Warriors.
The Celtics don't have your typical owner at the helm of the organization.
The Celtics are one win away from winning their first championship since Kevin Garnett delivered his iconic 'Anything is possible' line.
Joe Mazzulla can become one of the youngest head coaches in NBA history to win an NBA championship.
The Celtics are on the verge of winning an 18th championship. Here's a look at their NBA championship history.
A Celtics championship run with only two losses would place Boston in rare territory.
Los Angeles has long been rumored to select Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft, pairing the father and son duo.
Some of the game's greats have captured the Finals MVP, while others haven't gotten anywhere close to its warm embrace. Here's why.
Foot Locker is teaming up with the Boomers ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Benyam Kidane
Luka Doncic may have helped get the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals, but the Slovenian is costing his team against the Celtics.
Jayson Tatum has built himself into one of the NBA's best players even though he does not rank among the league's most dynamic athletes or accurate shooters. That hasn't been enough for his many critics, but what will they say when the championship arrives?
How one specific play led to the success of the Celtics offense in Game 3
As LA's head coach search heads into its second month, here's an updated timeline of what each insider has said about the leading candidates.
The 39-year-old is emerging as a top candidate for the Lakers' head coaching position.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst didn't hold back when talking about Luka Doncic's defense on "SportsCenter with SVP."
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals, including how to watch games from each series.
With Holiday and the Celtics on the cusp of an NBA title, revisit the deal that meant the defensive ace would be suiting up in Celtic green.
Joel Embiid sent a shot at the Bucks during Game 3 of the NBA Finals as he watched the Celtics put themselves one win away from an NBA title.
TSN's Steph Noh shares his biggest takeaways from Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
What was Doncic whistled for? Here's a closer look at his sixth and final foul of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The Mavericks have their work cut out for them, down 3-0 in the 2024 NBA Finals to the Celtics.
The Sporting News has you covered with updates, highlights and more from Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
In May 2021, Kyrie Irving decided to ruffle feathers by stomping on the Celtics logo. It's been all downhill for him against Boston ever since.
Dante Exum is working to make his presence felt in the 2024 NBA Finals.
Here is the latest on Porzingis' status for Wednesday's Game 3.
Luka Doncic has been listed on the NBA Finals injury report for a "thoracic contusion." What is the Mavericks star's injury?
The Sporting News reached out to medical expert Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, who explained how a torn medial retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon would impact Boston's big man.
A Hall of Fame player for the Lakers, West became an executive who helped build up the Los Angeles franchise in the 1980s.
Jerry West showcased his big game chops during the 1969 NBA Finals, becoming the first — and to date, only — player in league history to take home Finals MVP in a losing performance.
As the basketball community mourns the death of Jerry West, the famed Lakers star is remembered as one of the greatest to ever do it. Here's how he earned his Hall of Fame status after careers in Los Angeles and West Virginia.
Emily Dozier
"Zeke from Cabin Creek" had no shortage of nicknames as a player.
As two of the Lakers greatest players, Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were always going to be linked with one another. The duo had no qualms with that, either.
Jerry West was one of the most accomplished minds in basketball, but one of his most lasting legacies is the NBA logo.
Why Jerry West is considered the best executive of all-time and a legendary player.
Take a closer look at just how dominant Boston has been throughout its run in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Here's a deeper look inside Irving's struggles to open the NBA Finals.
Here's why the Celtics star's brilliance is revered by many.
Here's who would win the Finals MVP based on the first two games of the series.
Kyrie Irving is in familiar but hostile territory at the NBA Finals, and Boston fans are making that known.
Hardaway's lack of minutes isn't due to any sort of injury. Rather, it's because he's become increasingly ineffective as the season has worn on.
It wouldn't be a Boomers major tournament cycle without some uniform controversy, and the Paris Olympics have more than provided it, after images surfaced online of a rumoured Olympic jersey.
Tune in as Sam Vecenie and Benyam Kidane break down all the news, storylines and betting odds from the NBA Finals.
NBA.com Staff
The Mavs will face a totally different Celtics team if Kristaps Porzingis is hampered by another leg injury in Game 3.
Lakers star LeBron James made a surprise appearance on a Twitch stream with Kai Cenat and Druski — all thanks to Kevin Hart.
Jayson Tatum has helped the Celtics win the first two games of this series by doing everything else aside from scoring.
It doesn't get any better for UConn fans, who have now seen Dan Hurley turn down two massive job opportunities this spring to stay with the Huskies.
The next Lakers head coaching job is setting someone up for failure.
On two occasions, the Lakers have attempted to pip men's college basketball's top coaches. And on two occasions, they have failed.
Dan Hurley could have had a top-five NBA coaching salary before ever having coached a professional basketball game.
For a franchise in search of direction during a pivotal offseason, there is increased pressure to identify the right head coach.
Mike Krzyzewski could have been Phil Jackson's successor in Los Angeles, but Coach K declined the opportunity and remained at Duke.
Despite staring down the barrel of a 2-0 series deficit, Kyrie Irving believes the Mavericks will avoid a sweep and return to Boston for Game 5. He made sure Celtics fans knew it, too.
The Big Shamrock offered some sage advice to a fellow Celtics icon Sunday.
Was P.J. Washington fouled on Game 2's most crucial swing play? Here's what happened and what's been said about the play in question.
Kristaps Porzingis fell late in Game 2 and seemed shaken up a bit before heading to the bench minutes later.
TSN's Steph Noh shares the most important takeaways from Game 2 of the NBA Finals
The Sporting News tracked live score updates, highlights, and news throughout Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
What did Wyc Grousbeck say to Luka Doncic? Here's what can be deduced from the interaction between Dallas' superstar and Boston's executive in Game 2.
Here's a list of notable names in attendance, including Bill Belichick and Travis Scott.
Luka Doncic is dealing with a chest contusion ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Boston Celtics.
Doris Burke added another bit of glitter to her impressive career resume this NBA Finals, becoming the first woman to call championship finals game in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues.
