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?
Gilbert McGregor
The once-competitive award for Rookie of the Year is now looking like it will be a landslide victory for Victor Wembanyama.
Stephen Noh
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekends.
Scott Rafferty
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.
David Suggs
Tempers reportedly flared in the leadup to a Valentine's Day game between the Pistons and the Suns.
The veteran forward has not started a game for the Clippers and is currently averaging the fewest minutes per game of his career.
Edward Sutelan
The Lakers have cycled through a ton of starting lineups this season. They may have finally found their best one with Rui Hachimura
NBA stars have made their predictions on the Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3-Point Challenge at 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Kyle Irving
The Warriors tried to acquire LeBron James, but he's committed to the Lakers.
Is there anything that Stephen Curry can't do? The Warriors' All-Star put his 3-point challenge competitor Sabrina Ionescu on notice with his latest feat.
To gear you up for a busy weekend, The Sporting News has put together the latest edition of our annual NBA All-Star Game guide.
The Phoenix guard didn't last more than six minutes in Wednesday night's contest before he was shown the door.
Bryan Murphy
The Sporting News has you covered with all the latest free agency signings from the WNBA offseason.
The Warriors indicated their interest in LeBron James before the trade deadline. TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how Golden State can make another attempt over the summer.
LeBron James wasn't traded out of Los Angeles at the NBA trade deadline, but he had an option to leave the Lakers if he so desired.
Jacob Camenker
The Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA in 2024. TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how they got here.
The former NBA big man becomes the first player to have his number retired by the Orlando Magic.
The Knicks have sent a protest to the league office after the officials' report admitted that two winning free throws for the Rockets were incorrectly called.
The Hornets forward faced charges of a domestic violence protective order violation, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property.
If you thought the feud between Draymond Green and Jusuf Nurkic was over, you would be mistaken.
Scottie Barnes is one of the NBA's brightest young stars, but his decision to leave Monday's game early against the Spurs will not be a highlight moment.
Contending teams still looking for roster upgrades will head to the buyout market after a busy trade deadline.
Cooler heads prevailed on the floor but frustrations seeped into the postgame conversation.
Looking at Victor Wembanyama's defensive impact this year and why he should be in consideration for the DPOY.
From his pre-game outfit to his historic stat line, Victor Wembanyama had a night to remember against the Raptors.
Dan Treacy
Here's everything you need to know about Dyson Daniels' injury.
Benyam Kidane
Interesting decisions are looming for LeBron James, the Lakers and the rest of the NBA.
Chess is the underground game among NBA players, and Derrick Rose is one of the leaders.
Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers once he clears waivers on Saturday.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo recorded perhaps the highlight of his career on Friday night.
The point guard made his Milwaukee debut on Friday night in the game against Charlotte, and got a little coaching in as well.
With Doc Rivers leaving ESPN to take the Bucks head coaching job, it left a spot open on ESPN's lead NBA team. A familiar face could be taking that spot.
The Warriors elected not to make any major trades during Thursday's deadline. What's in store for them for the rest of the year?
TSN's Steph Noh will grade the most notable trade deadline deals as they happen.
Here are the big winners and losers from the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
The first of three statues of Kobe Bryant was revealed in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Here are the details that fans need to know.
The In-Season Tournament trophy — the NBA Cup — will now be known as the Emirates Cup.
Hours after the Bucks traded Robin Lopez to Sacramento, the mercurial big man sat courtside in Milwaukee and cracked open a good book.
The Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant outside their home stadium, and his wife had a thing or two to say to the haters.
Stephen Curry might be the greatest 3-point shooter in NBA history, but he doesn't own every 3-point record.
Can the Knicks' new players help turn the team into a legitimate contender? The expectations will be high because New York's trade history features an impressive list of stars who transformed the franchise.
Jordan Greer
Considering the rumors that ran rampant, the Lakers' lack of deals came as a surprise to many, but it appears that the franchise's inaction was strategic.
Rumors are starting to heat up ahead of the trade deadline at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 8. Want the latest? The Sporting News has you covered.
The two guards have had several run-ins during their NBA careers, especially since the 2020 NBA bubble.
Patrick Beverley was the fastest to the news of his own trade Thursday, breaking it on social media ahead of top NBA reporters.
Below, find a running list of each reported — and finalized — deal from trade deadline week.
Here's what we know about who could be participating in this year's 3-Point Contest.
Here's a look at the latest rumors and reporting on who could be participating in this year's contest.
The Mavericks are having an active — and productive — trade deadline.
Here's everything you need to know about Jalen Brunson's injury.
Oklahoma City will take on the expensive veteran and add key depth in the team's frontcourt.
The Knicks have added two veteran shooters as they prepare for an Eastern Conference playoff push.
When is the trade deadline? Here is everything you need to know about the cutoff time for deals this year.
The 76ers were looking for shooting and they found that in a deal with the Pacers for Buddy Hield.
TSN's Steph Noh ranks the top 20 players who will be available at the deadline by their draft pick value.
TSN's Steph Noh asked X's AI bot Gronk what the big players in the trade market should do in advance of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Here's what it came up with.
Here is everything you need to know about the Lakers' latest tribute to one of the greatest players to ever don the purple and gold.
The Denver Nuggets guard has once again been overlooked in All-Star selection.
Jed Wells
Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a displaced flap of the meniscus in his left knee, and the injury could put his availability for Team USA in jeopardy this summer.
Will Dejounte Murray be a Laker? Here's there best offer, and if it makes sense for both sides.
Speaking from his experience of playing for his father, Rivers addressed the idea of Bronny playing with LeBron James. Former NBA player Stephen Jackson took issue with his comments.
Irving's return to Brooklyn, the city that hosted him for four years, was met with little fanfare.
The NBA's seven-game slate features some solid NBA matchups and some lucrative betting opportunities. We pinpoint the best bets and top player props, including over/under prop bets for Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, and Chet Holmgren.
Sloan Piva
Here is more on the deal that will aid in Phoenix's push toward contending in the 2024 WNBA season.
The NBA has named two replacements to join the Eastern Conference All-Stars in 2024.
For a greater understanding of Joel Embiid's injury, The Sporting News reached out to medical expert Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston.
Here are three deals that make sense to help the Bucks, Lakers and Spurs in advance of the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
The Lakers are one of the most intriguing teams to watch as the NBA trade deadline approaches.
As the Warriors search for answers to turn their season around, a reduced role for Klay Thompson appears to be in the cards.
With time winding down, here's a group of the most interesting teams at the deadline.
Mahomes might be closer to Curry in golf than in basketball, but the Chiefs quarterback claimed he would be "just like Steph" if he played in the NBA.
Maxey's leap to superstardom has been rewarded with his first All-Star nod, but the accolades this season might not be done just yet for the 23-year-old.
TSN's Steph Noh looks at the players the Warriors could target, the most likely pieces moved and draft picks that the team can trade.
The NBA's new LED court promises live replays, player tracking and immersive animations during the All-Star events.
Crissy Froyd
Jonathan Kuminga looks like he's turned a corner ever since meeting with Steve Kerr about his role. What's been going on with him to make him look untradeable?
The Lakers are one of the NBA's more interesting trade-deadline teams once again.
The basketball star and his wife, Ayesha, have a special connection to the actress and her son.
Emily Dozier
Doc Rivers will be one of the NBA's All-Star coaches after leading the Bucks to a 1-2 record in his first three games.
Stephen Curry flirted with his career-high in scoring with 60 points in an overtime loss to the Hawks.
LeBron James has long called Madison Square Garden his favorite arena and ahead of the Lakers' game against the Knicks, he teased the idea of playing for New York.
Chicago guard Zach LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot, the Bulls announced Saturday.
The 76ers star has been diagnosed with a displaced flap of the meniscus in his left knee. Here's how the injury affects the reigning MVP and his team.
Here's how Joel Embiid's injury impacts the 76ers, Eastern Conference standings, trade deadline plans and MVP race.
Joel Embiid's health is paramount to the 76ers' success. Here are the latest updates on the nature of his meniscus injury.
All the best memes, jokes and viral moments in the NBA during the last week of January.
Will the Lakers trade superstar LeBron James? His agent, Rich Paul, responded to the rumors.
Who could replace the injured Julius Randle and Joel Embiid in the 2024 All-Star Game? Here are the most deserving replacements in the Eastern Conference.
Here are the biggest snubs from the 2024 NBA All-Star game
This week, Irish singer Aimee Carty has been the latest artist to go viral, with some help from an unlikely source: Duke University guard Jared McCain.
Less than a half-hour after earning the first All-Star nod of his career, Jalen Brunson showed exactly why it was deserved.
TNT analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has joined the list of people who have been outspoken in their support of Tony Snell.
Here's the latest on LeBron James' status against the Celtics.
Here's the latest on Anthony Davis' status against the Celtics.
In the lead-up to this year's Feb. 8 trade deadline, "LeGM" has started to trend on social media. What does it mean? Here is a somewhat straightforward explanation of one of James' many nicknames.
Here's everything you need to know about the NBA's 65-game rule.
The Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks have kicked the 2024 WNBA offseason into another gear.
Edwards criticized the officiating as "terrible" and said the referees ignored fouls against Minnesota.
As the world attempts to decipher LeBron James' emoji usage, look back at the history of some of his cryptic social media posts to get an idea of what the latest could mean.
Hawks fans have heard the trade rumors linking their team to Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell. It seems some fans are opposed to a potential deal.
Revisit the events and reports that led to Portland's decision to part ways with its franchise player.
Kevin Durant took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to let Nets fans know he doesn't want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn.
Cam Thomas has turned into one of the best spark plug scorers in the league. Here's what you need to know about the Nets guard.
Damian Lillard spent 11 years in Portland. How do his career accomplishments compare to other Trail Blazer greats?
The player pool for the 2024 NBA Rising Stars game was announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
The NBA's five-game slate on Tuesday may seem light, but it packs plenty of punch and offers plenty of value on the player prop betting market. Sporting News' betting expert Sloan Piva runs through his favorite bets for what should be a solid Tuesday night of hoops.
Here's everything you need to know about Joel Embiid's knee injury.
Scoring keeps on going up and up in the NBA. Here's what European stars like Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama think are the reasons for the stats explosion.
Anthony Davis and Darvin Ham spoke up in defense of Jarred Vanderbilt and against Dillon Brooks after the Lakers' 135-119 loss to the Rockets.
Here is what you need to know about Rajon Rondo's arrest.
It had been nearly 90 days since Ben Simmons played an NBA game, but he impressed in his return for the Brooklyn Nets, flirting with a triple-double as he helped his team to a 33-point win over the Utah Jazz.
Victor Wembanyama has already done a handful of things that we've never seen from a player his size.
The Lakers have been tied to several guards in the trade market. Who among Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, Malcolm Brogdon, Bruce Brown Jr. and Kyle Lowry makes the most sense?
Here is what we know about the NBA's concussion protocol and Trae Young's status moving forward.
What does this mean for Porzingis and the Celtics moving forward? Here is what we know about his injury.
With the starters now set, TSN's Gil McGregor heads back to the drawing board and tailors his picks for the All-Star reserves.
Both are legendary 3-point shooters and during this year's NBA All-Star Weekend, they'll square off against one another.
LeBron James is now the sole owner of yet another all-time NBA record.
The Golden State Warriors might have beaten the Sacramento Kings in last year's playoffs, but there is clearly no bad blood between the team's All-Star point guards. De'Aaron Fox became the first NBA player to sign with Stephen Curry's Under Armour offshoot, Curry Brand.
Damian Lillard was named the second starting guard in the East for the NBA All-Star Game. Should it have been Jalen Brunson instead?
The Bucks now have three head coaches on their books, as they are paying Doc Rivers as well as his two predecessors.
The Warriors are paying tribute to their assistant coach after his death on Jan. 17, 2024.
There's a long list of deserving All-Stars this season, so you can expect the reserves to feature notable names.
The frustrations boiled over for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on Wednesday night.
The Warriors paid homage to their fallen coach on Wednesday.
With the race to Rookie of the Year not slowing down soon, here's a look at key stats to know in the ROY debate.
Doc Rivers has been hired to replace Adrian Griffin as the Bucks head coach, but he has a long track record of leading NBA teams.
The quickness with which the Bucks moved to hire Doc Rivers would suggest that they have a strong reason to believe he is the perfect candidate.
Here's what the latest rumors surrounding Doc Rivers indicate about his potential future as Milwaukee's next lead man.
The Blazers coach wanted a timeout in his team's game against the Thunder. Instead, he received two technicals.
USA Basketball has announced a pool of players who will compete to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Who could Milwaukee prioritize to take over a team led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard?
Here's how one of the league's latest — and greatest — individual rivalries has come to be.
Chet and Wemby are both having incredible rookie years. Who do the various media voters have as the favorite to win the ROTY award at the midpoint of the season?
The NBA has a solid five-game slate lined up for Tuesday night, including Nuggets-Pacers, Knicks-Nets, and Lakers-Clippers. Sporting News highlights its five favorite prop bets for the evening, including reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic, MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and red-hot Clipper Kawhi Leonard.
The Bucks have fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin despite a 30-13 start to the season.
A few teams could emerge as potential landing spots for the wily veteran with championship DNA.
Tristan Thompson has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's Anti-Drug Program.
Chris Finch didn't hold back on his criticism after the Timberwolves blew an 18-point lead to the Hornets.
Here's what the Terry Rozier trade means for the Heat and Hornets.
Trade season is heating up with the deadline weeks away.
Joel Embiid is on pace to join the top 10 by season's end.
The defending MVP made easy work against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Monday night.
There are a number of reasons why Joel Embiid has become the most dominant scorer in the NBA, but there's one particular move of his that has become almost impossible to guard.
Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant are the only players in NBA history who have scored over 80 points in a single game.
On the 18th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance, two of the NBA's premier big men have paid tribute to the late Lakers' icon, with explosive scoring performances of their own.
Steve Kerr spoke publicly for the first time since Dejan Milojevic's tragic passing. In his presser, he honored the man affably known as 'Deki', a giant in the European game.
What other milestones could LeBron James reach in his 21st season? Here is a look at what type of history the Lakers star can make in 2023-24.
Here is what we know after Tyrese Haliburton's scary fall against the Celtics.
Murray, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez would pack quite a punch, but how realistic of a destination are the Bucks for the Hawks guard?
Here are Gil McGregor's predictions for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, complete with starters and reserves for each conference as well as a few shouts to the tough calls that just miss the cut.
The Newport Beach Police Department has closed its investigation into Josh Giddey.
We're one step closer to learning who will start in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
As we move one week closer to All-Star festivities, take stock of the latest voting results from each position group in each conference.
The Warriors' Friday ESPN game against the Mavericks was postponed due to the death of Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic.
Victor Wembanyama on his love of Brandon Sanderson's books, and Brandon Sanderson on why that shouldn't be a big deal.
The Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Pacers. Here are grades for all teams involved.
Siakam went from averaging 4.2 points per game as a rookie to becoming a key contributor on the 2019 championship team.
As news of Dejan Milojevic's death swept across the basketball world, legions of ballers past and present paid tribute.
Here is what we know about the postponement of Wednesday's game and what it means moving forward.
Here is the latest on Pascal Siakam, his future and the teams he has been linked to.
The Big Aristotle waxed poetic about OKC's franchise player, making an eye-opening claim in the process.
A closer look at why Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pick-and-rolls can unlock the Mavericks' full potential.
Mike Brown was ejected from the Kings' loss to the Bucks on Sunday and even brought out a laptop during his postgame press conference to prove his point toward the officials.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shocked the world last year when he launched into the MVP discussion as a late sleeper. Now he's a leading candidate — and quite possibly the best bet. Here's why.
In less than five years, the Thunder franchise has found a way to shock the basketball world at all stops.
An ugly moment at Chicago's United Center has gotten a rise out of Charles Barkley.
In addition to being a relentless driver and midrange assassin, there's one thing in particular the Thunder do that makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander so difficult to defend in pick-and-rolls.
Here is how Atlanta and Memphis are intertwined with Dr. King's life, legacy and impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is leading the various awards races at the season's halfway point? Steph Noh makes his picks.
Draymond Green missed 12 games due to the indefinite suspension. He was reinstated by the NBA on Jan. 6, and he reportedly is set to return on Jan. 15.
Here is a complete list of the players that have their restrictions lifted in mid-January.
Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but even he knew that you should never get into a trash-talk battle with Larry Bird.
Here are what the latest rumors may mean for the Lakers moving forward.
All of the funniest moments, jokes and storylines from the NBA in the second week of January 2024.
It turns out that Nikola Jokic wears No. 15 for the most Nikola Jokic reason ever.
As dominant as OKC's performance was, it's not the biggest blowout in league history. Here's where the 62-point rout lands on the list of all-time dominant performances.
Here's everything you need to know about All-Star Game voting and the second returns.
The Warriors have hit a new low point in the 2023-24 season.
On top of being a great scorer and defender, Victor Wembanyama's passing has taken off since moving to the center position. Here is why he's so effective as a distributor.
TSN's Steph Noh looks into why the Bucks have been so bad defensively, and how much Damian Lillard is to blame.
In honor of Derrick White, here are the underappreciated players in the NBA who do everything other than score a ton of points.
Here is what you need to know about Kawhi Leonard's new deal.
Here is how Spoelstra's historic deal measures up with some of his peers in the NBA.
Rajakovic will likely pick up a hefty fine for his comments, but they endeared the first-year head coach to his players.
The Warriors haven't been able to get their rotations sorted out this year. What are some potential solutions?
Here's the latest news on Jared McCain's injury and when he is expected to return.
At the earliest, Tyrese Haliburton will return two weeks before the trade deadline and three weeks before the NBA pauses for All-Star Weekend. With this in mind, a few questions arise from his injury.
Here's one example of how Luka Doncic wrecks the best defenses even on an average night.
An ugly Grizzlies season went from bad to worse on Monday night with the announcement of season-ending surgery for Ja Morant.
The Pacers saw a nightmarish scene unfold on Monday night when Tyrese Haliburton had to be carried off the court against the Celtics.
Draymond Green addressed his suspension and journey to reinstatement in a new episode of "The Draymond Green Show."
The Lakers have lost 10 out of 13 games since winning the In-Season Tournament championship.
As the Warriors look to find their way, it appears that former lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga may be ready to move on.
All of the funniest moments, jokes and storylines from the NBA in the first week of January 2024.
Let's take stock of the Grizzlies' standing in the Western Conference playoffs and whether or not they can make a postseason run with over half of a season remaining.
If the first meeting was any indicator, the sky is the limit for each future head-to-head between these one-of-a-kind talents.
The Nuggets stars came through in the clutch yet again, lifting Denver to a 130-127 win over Golden State.
Jokic said the moment the ball left his hands, he knew it would be a game-winner.
With the trade deadline quickly approaching, here are some players who could solve some of L.A.'s biggest issues.
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody have brought much-needed energy to a Warriors team looking to turn things around.
