Since Alperen Sengun went down with injury, Jock Landale has seen his minutes rise as the Rockets now sit just 2.5 games back of the final Play-In seed.
Benyam Kidane
The Sporting News tracked live updates from March 19's Olympic basketball draw
Gilbert McGregor
LeBron James and JJ Redick discussed a new coverage idea for a popular baseline out of bounds play in the teaser for their new Mind the Game podcast. Here are video examples of what exactly they were talking about.
Stephen Noh
What is the latest on John Collins' injury? Here is what the Jazz have shared about the big man's status.
Jalen Johnson offered up a dunk of the year candidate of his own against the Lakers on Monday night.
David Suggs
Anthony Edwards added another body to his hit list on Monday, eclipsing John Collins before slamming the ball through the hoop.
O.G. Anunoby has been a godsend for the Knicks. Here's how he turns them into a completely different team.
The NBA world was completely blown away by Irving's late-game heroics against the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis left the Lakers' game against the Warriors in the first quarter after getting poked in the eye.
Kyle Irving
Isaiah Thomas signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns after a short stint in the G League.
Brendan OSullivan
Here's the latest on Luka Doncic's hamstring injury.
Scott Rafferty
Gafford's consecutive field goal streak came up shy of Wilt Chamberlain's historic mark Thursday.
Kyle Kuzma's tweet about the Pistons' losing streak earlier this season has aged very poorly.
What does this mean for Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers moving forward? Here is the latest on his back injury.
Bronny James' freshman season came to an end after USC lost in the Pac-12 Tournament.
DeRozan passed several Hall of Famers on the NBA all-time scoring list and hit a game-tying shot to send the Bulls into overtime in a win over the Pacers.
Darius Garland's big play helped Cleveland survive the absence of their All-Star.
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Luka Doncic entered Wednesday's game on the precipice of NBA history, but he fell short — and injured his hamstring.
Here are the best podcasts covering all sorts of NBA content, from X's and O's to salary cap intricacies.
Kawhi Leonard exited Tuesday's game with back spasms. Here's how that impacts the Western Conference playoff picture.
The 32-year-old forward left the Clippers' game against the Timberwolves after the first quarter Tuesday, then left the arena.
The Heat are starting to round into form behind Jimmy Butler. How he's leading Miami again, this time with much-improved 3-point shooting.
One player from down under who has continued to make his mark on college basketball for some time now is Alex Ducas, and he is about to claim his most impressive feat yet.
No one in history is better at levelling up for the playoffs than Jamal Murray. Here's why.
There was one particular possession from Dallas' recent win over Chicago that tells you everything you need to know about Luka Doncic and Daniel Gafford's chemistry.
But don't start penciling him in on those 2028 ballots.
Edward Sutelan
Like Curry, Clark is known for her otherworldly 3-point shooting, but Curry also recognizes that Iowa's phenom is much more than that.
Who could be impacted by the NBA's new 65-game rule? Here is a list tracking games missed by notable star players.
Here's an up-to-date look at the standings and everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
The Kobe Bryant statue is an ode to the late Lakers legend. But the artwork features several misspellings.
Bryan Murphy
The Nuggets are skipping the tradition of visiting the White House to celebrate their championship, but Michael Malone is setting the record straight about the reason.
Dan Treacy
Here's the latest on Stephen Curry's ankle injury, which he suffered in Thursday's loss to the Bulls.
Rockets standout Alperen Sengun had to be wheeled off the court on Sunday night with an apparent leg injury. Here are the latest updates on his status.
Just how dominant was Anthony Davis against the Timberwolves? Here's a rundown of his historic performance, including an eye-popping rebound total.
Check out the latest updates on Victor Wembanyama's ankle injury.
Rudy Gobert is in trouble with the NBA league office. Again.
Jacob Camenker
LeBron and Liverpool partnered up again, releasing a cross-sport collaboration Wednesday that is taking social media by storm.
Stephen Curry injured his ankle against the Chicago Bulls on March 7 and will be sidelined for at least another game.
Garnett believes Clark could score "more than 10 points" in an NBA game. He joins Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and more big NBA names in lauding the Iowa senior.
Mills proved he still has a lot more to give in his first game for Miami.
Edwards had to chase down Aaron Nesmith to save the game for the Timberwolves.
Nikola Jokic is best known for his passing, but he could also lead the league in scoring if he wanted to. Here's why he's the best scorer on the planet.
It's not quite one of Barkley's signature guarantees. But the TNT analyst's declaration is a reminder that the pressure is on for Boston to win its first NBA title since 2008.
Seven years later, Paul Pierce and Draymond Green have made amends for their viral trash-talking moment.
Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee both work for ESPN, but they reportedly let their differences get the better of them in a recent conversation.
Ben Simmons has been shut down for the 2023-24 season as he explores treatment options for a lower back injury.
Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said Biyombo was "laughing and joking" in the locker room following his collapse.
The Nuggets and Celtics are favored to go to the Finals. Here's why that matchup should be amazing basketball.
The Sydney Kings of Australia's National Basketball League have produced yet another NBA player, this time in the form of Jaylin Galloway.
LeBron James has been with the Lakers for six seasons and has won an NBA title. That still didn't wash away his doubts over whether the fan base would ever fully embrace him.
If Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has his way, he'll do his part to add more star power to the Slam Dunk Contest.
Victor Wembanyama has lived up to the hype and then some in his first season. Why he's the second-greatest rookie ever.
TSN's Steph Noh details how the Bucks have looked since Doc Rivers was hired as head coach.
D. Wade — no, not that one — helped the Cavaliers snap the Celtics' 11-game win streak in dramatic fashion.
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced they will be giving away a Travis and Jason Kelce bobblehead on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics.
After being waived by the Atlanta Hawks, Patty Mills has joined the Miami Heat for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Anthony Edwards watched the opening tip from the scorer's table and checked in 35 seconds later, marking his first time coming off the bench in over 250 games.
Victor Wembanyama leading the NBA in blocks is only a small slice of what makes the Spurs rookie so special on that end of the court.
What is Jalen Brunson's injury and how much time will he miss? Here is the latest on his status.
Here is what we know about the injury and what it means for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers moving forward.
Devin Booker suffered an ankle injury in the Suns' loss to the Rockets on March 2.
There are seven teams with viable odds to win the 2024 NBA championship. Here's the biggest question mark that each still has to answer.
Kelly Olynyk signed a contract extension with the Raptors that will keep him in Toronto for another two seasons.
Draymond Green shrugged off the 52-point drubbing, giving an interesting perspective on the game plan and how things got away from his team.
The services of Patty Mills are once again up for grabs, after the Australian NBA veteran was waived by the Atlanta Hawks.
Luka Doncic is turning in a season for the ages, well-deserving of MVP consideration.
Jayson Tatum's pull-up 3 has vastly improved after making a slight tweak.
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 points in his career.
Agent Rich Paul expanded on what will go into Bronny James' NBA Draft decision this spring.
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history with 40,000 career points.
LeBron James' first-of-its-kind milestone elicited plenty of reactions throughout the NBA.
The Raptors will be without their star player for the foreseeable future.
Did Fidel Castro revolutionize the sport of basketball? Here's the story behind the viral social media myth.
Lil Wayne had a falling out with Crypto.com Arena security, and he believes Anthony Davis could be in the middle of it.
The NBA Rookie of the Year race has been trending toward Victor Wembanyama since the calendar turned to 2024. The Spurs standout might have ended it on Thursday night.
Follow along below as The Sporting News tracks live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs. Wizards.
Luka Doncic is having a career season in part because of the improvements he's made as a 3-point shooter.
Here's how the Celtics have turned Kristaps Porzingis into the best post-up player in the NBA.
Barkley has long held an anti-social media stance. However, the big man finally came around on Instagram.
Considering Andre Iguodala's extensive history playing alongside Stephen Curry and against Kyrie Irving in high-leverage situations, the stance comes from a place of expertise.
TSN's Steph Noh picks a perfect Team USA basketball roster for the 2024 Olympics.
LeBron James might be running out of records to break but he's still making history.
Stephen Curry had his breakout performance in Madison Square Garden on Feb. 27, 2013. Here's what you may not remember from that game.
All 30 NBA teams to wear celebratory warmup shirts in recognition of Latin American and Hispanic culture.
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The Lakers trailed the Clippers by 19 points entering the fourth quarter on Wednesday night. LeBron James led them to a comeback win with an epic outburst in the final frame.
Here's why Klay Thompson was moved to the bench and how it brought him and this Golden State team new life.
Considering both his past and current form, and the 2024 Olympics mere months away, Magnay's double-double domination had many asking - will he be on the plane to Paris?
The 29-year-old forward will be away from the Warriors for an indefinite period of time as he attends to a personal matter, head coach Steve Kerr says.
Scottie Pippen spoke to Sporting News about his former NBA teams, his son's basketball career, and the Australian league's pathway to America.
NBA Champion Gary Payton to headline March 23 Fan Event at Magic’s Sports Bar on Manly Beach.
Jimmy Butler's emo haircut from NBA media day made an extremely unexpected return in Fall Out Boy's new "So Much (For) Stardust" video.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama isn't just living up to unprecedented levels of pre-draft hype, he's exceeding them.
A Cleveland native, the Chiefs' star tight end joined the mass of NBA fans blown away by Strus' historic game-winning shot.
Despite a recent snag in high-level play, the larger sample size is enough to show just why this LA team is capable of advancing to the Finals for the first time in franchise history.
Eight years on from his final year in white and green, Valentine looks back on his time in East Lansing and acknowledges it as the most important period of his life.
Shannon Sharpe sees some similarities between how LeBron James and LaVar Ball talk up their sons.
Toppin didn't perform the dunk in the competition, but his efforts nailing it drew plenty of attention and praise from NBA fans.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how the rookies have stacked up during the 2023-24 NBA season.
Here's what needs to happen for SGA to win the league's most prestigious hardware.
The Pistons have endured a lot of losses this season, but the latest isn't entirely their fault.
Coach Darko Rajakovic also shared his opinion on the pineapple-on-pizza debate.
Khaled then went on to challenge Rory McIlroy in a nine-hole round of golf after his victory over Barkley.
LeBron James apparently wasn't happy with ESPN removing his son Bronny from their latest 2024 NBA mock draft.
The two-time MVP gets the better of most NBA defenders, and Draymond Green was no exception on Sunday.
How much longer will Chris Paul be out? Here's what we know about his injury and what it means for Golden State moving forward.
With nautical themes abound, the basketball world has not been shy with its critiques and assessments of the new brand. Take a closer look at what it all means.
The Lakers pride themselves on getting to the free throw line. On Sunday, however, they found their drives to the basket prompt very few whistles.
Following the All-Star break, the NBA championship odds have taken on a different look. Here's the updated markets.
Looking at the 2024 NBA MVP and Rookie of the Year odds, a novice bettor might think Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are locks to pull down the respective awards. We dive into the odds board and let you know if any value can be found on these futures markets.
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Here is a summary of the discipline that has been handed down and the events that led up to it.
Steve Kerr seems to still hold the NBA's Christmas Day officiating of Warriors vs. Nuggets against Nikola Jokic.
The patch, which is displayed prominently on the referee uniform, debuted at the NBA All-Star Game.
Charlotte enters the final stretch of the 2023-24 season with a new energy thanks to moves made at the trade deadline. The franchise's biggest reason to be optimistic, however, dates back to last year's NBA Draft.
The 58-year-old head coach, who has led Golden State to four NBA titles, just inked a new deal.
Wemby became just the 15th player to post a 5x5 game in NBA history, and LeBron James was more than impressed with the Spurs rookie.
Smith made fat jokes about Williamson, and the Pelicans clearly didn't take too kindly to the remarks.
Jalen Brunson has received a lot of love from Knicks fans since signing with the team, but not every New York faithful was cheering for him during All-Star Weekend.
Here is a complete guide to the Australia Boomers' schedule for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, including dates, times and streaming options for all of the matchups.
Jared Greenspan
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down his top five in MVP rankings out of the All-Star break.
Paul Pierce has tended to downplay praise for LeBron James. This week, he reversed course — somewhat.
Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley added another chapter to their complicated history.
One of the biggest problems for the Bucks has been an over-reliance on Damian Lillard at the end of games.
Here's everything you need to know about LeBron James' injury.
Nikola Jokic has accomplished a triple-double feat that has only been done by LeBron James and Russell Westbrook in NBA history.
Kevin Durant was heckled by a pair of Mavericks fans before tip-off. After exchanging words, he spared the fans from ejection.
DeMar ReRozan had his say about his mental health over the years as a member of the Spurs and Bulls.
The NBA handed down discipline more than a week after the altercation between Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks.
For more clarity on James' injury and its impact, The Sporting News reached out to medical expert Dr. Michael S. George, who explained peroneal tendinopathy and how it will affect the Lakers star this season and beyond.
The 27-year-old point guard detailed the leadup to his free agency decision, which ultimately resulted in the 2024 All-Star leaving Dallas for New York.
LeBron James has been dealing with an ankle injury. Will the Lakers star be available for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors?
The Warriors reportedly inquired about LeBron James' availability at the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
Klay Thompson was recent demoted to the Warriors bench. He's looked great in that role, and it could lead to a reinvention of his career.
JJ Redick's best spell of professional basketball happened when he was a member of the Clippers. Here's why.
Shaq felt disrespected TNT didn't broadcast his jersey retirement. Barkley suggested the crew go to the next one when the Celtics or Cavaliers retire his jersey.
All you need to know about when the NBA regular season will resume after All-Star Weekend.
The Timberwolves, Thunder, Clippers and Nuggets are all trying to stake their claim as the best team in the West. The Pacers, Heat and Magic are trying to avoid the Play-In Tournament in the East.
The Bucks fired head coach Adrian Griffin 43 games into the season, but Milwaukee hasn't seen much improvement under its new coach, Doc Rivers.
Who will replace Jacque Vaughn as Nets head coach? Here are the best available options.
Reactions poured in after Jennifer Hudson performed at halftime of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
The winners and losers from the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, from the Dunk Contest to Sunday's game.
Damian Lillard joined Michael Jordan in NBA All-Star Weekend history with an All-Star Game MVP and a 3-Point Contest title.
LeBron James wore LeBron 21 Air DT Max shoes at the NBA All-Star Game, a nod toward a certain football legend.
Lillard led the East with 39 points as they set a new scoring record with 211 points in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for the NBA's All-Star Game on Sunday night.
After Stephen Curry came up just short of challenging Anthony Davis' All-Star Game scoring record in 2022, Jayson Tatum set a new record in 2023.
It may not be the most coveted trophy, but for a few players, there are a number of NBA All-Star Game MVPs in their trophy case.
The Sporting News takes a closer look at the highest-scoring games in All-Star history.
Days after a report indicated the Warriors made a push to acquire LeBron James ahead of the trade deadline, James downplayed the idea that a deal was realistic.
"I got to meet him and I was anxious," Tatum said, "so I got some juices flowing for the game right now."
LeBron James addressed the media ahead of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, talking about what's next for his future.
We dive into the player prop market for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, specifically the best over/under scoring props we regard as the top values. We feature Indy hometown hero Tyrese Haliburton, first-time All-Star Tyrese Maxey, and more as best bets heading into the big weekend.
We dive into the top props for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, including MVP, top scorer, and more.
Viewers watched in large numbers when Stephen Curry faced off with Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-Point Challenge on All-Star Saturday Night.
The Milwaukee superstar got candid about the recent coaching roller coaster for the Bucks at NBA All-Star Weekend.
Who earned the distinction of being selected for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game? Find a full list of All-Stars and a voting breakdown.
While Young finished as runner-up in the 3-Point Contest and the Skills Challenge, he still walked away a winner from the All-Star Saturday.
Kate Yanchulis
Jaylen Brown honored his 'little brother' Terrence Clarke during the Slam Dunk Contest.
Basketball Twitter didn't take too kindly to Kenny Smith suggesting Sabrina Ionescu should have shot from the WNBA's 3-point line in her 3-Point Challenge with Stephen Curry.
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu put on a show in the 3-Point Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend.
The Sporting News tracked live updates throughout the 2024 Skills Challenge.
The Sporting News explains just what kept Wemby out of the biggest (regular season) game of the year.
All you need to know about Jennifer Hudson as the Grammy Award winner performs at the NBA All-Star Game.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will return to the classic East vs. West format.
Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry could greet another shooting star in next year's 3-Point Challenge.
Explaining why the NBA All-Star Game no longer does a draft and returned to the traditional format of Eastern vs. Western Conference.
Emily Dozier
Catch up on all the highlights and results from an action-packed All-Star Saturday Night, featuring the Skills Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest, 3-point Contest, plus a thrilling shootout between Sabrina Ionescu and Steph Curry.
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu had the basketball world talking on Saturday night.
The stars are out for NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
The two basketball stars will meet on the court in a 3-point contest on Saturday. But their relationship pre-dates this year's All-Star festivities.
Here's everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star weekend's "Stephen vs. Sabrina" showdown.
Here are the stats you need to know about Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu's 3-point prowess ahead of their competition at NBA All-Star weekend.
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu has declared that she will shoot from the NBA 3-point line in her 3-Point Contest against Stephen Curry.
The stats behind Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu's shooting, including their results in 3-point shootouts.
Here's a look at who will be judging each dunk in this year's contest.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's 3-Point Contest.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
NBA All-Star Saturday Night wraps up with the Slam Dunk Contest in Indianapolis. Here's what you need to know about the prize money on the line.
Here's the connection between 2024 Dunk Contest participant Jacob Toppin and 2022 Dunk Contest champion Obi Toppin.
King James has plenty of honors on his NBA resume, but you won't find "NBA Dunk Contest champion" anywhere on it.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's Dunk Contest.
Mac McClung doesn't look like a typical Slam Dunk Contest star, but he's looking to rise above his stature and defend his title in Indianapolis.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night. Follow for complete results from the Shannon Sharpe vs. Stephen A. Smith showdown.
Micah Parsons set the floor alight, dropping 37 points to lead Team Shannon over Team Stephen A.
Donovan Mitchell has the chance to become the first player to win both the All-Star Weekend's premier events.
LeBron James has only missed the All-Star Game once in his career — his rookie season in 2003-04.
The young talent showed out at 2024's NBA Rising Stars Challenge.
Australia's latest NBA revelation has finally secured a long-term deal, after playing half a season on a two-way contract.
Award-winning entertainer Jennifer Hudson, 17-year NBA veteran Metta Sandiford-Artest and 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year CJ Stroud lead teams coached by Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith.
We round up all our best bets for NBA All-Star Saturday Night 2024, including the 3-Point Contest, the Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3-Point challenge, the Slam Dunk Contest and more. Where should you sprinkle your bets during this star-studded three-day stretch in Indianapolis?
The 2024 NBA Rising Stars Draft took place on Tuesday. Here's how the draft order and rosters shook out.
There's speculation that the Lakers are interested in trading for Trae Young. Here's what a deal would look like, and why it would or wouldn't make sense.
Stephen A. Smith will be coaching against Parsons in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
The 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will have one All-Star, one rookie and two G Leaguers.
Rivers said there were several players whose heads were already in vacation mode.
NBA All-Star Weekend is back in basketball-obsessed Indiana, and the state will see something brand new when festivities begin on Friday.
Shannon Sharpe will coach one of the NBA's All-Star Celebrity Game teams on Friday night. Could his basketball experience serve him well?
Smith will look to use his coaching skills to strategize his way to victory at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. But what about his playing skills?
The once-competitive award for Rookie of the Year is now looking like it will be a landslide victory for Victor Wembanyama.
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekends.
The 140-137 win over the Jazz ended Thompson's stretch of 699 appearances as a starter. The 34-year-old had not served as a reserve since 2012.
Tempers reportedly flared in the leadup to a Valentine's Day game between the Pistons and the Suns.
