Some off-court drama between two of Germany's best players has impacted the country's team for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Scott Rafferty
Stephen Curry is doing his best to ensure everyone has an opportunity to watch his new feature-length documentary on Apple TV+.
Gilbert McGregor
Michael Jordan is selling the Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. Here's who those new owners are.
Stephen Noh
Kyrie Irving pulled up to the Drew League in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Kyle Irving
LeBron James showered Lionel Messi with praise after Messi's scintillating debut for Inter Miami.
Micah Adams
Take a look back at the evolving dynamic of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant through the years.
Benyam Kidane
The Sporting News revisits Stephen Curry's decision to become a Wildcat.
If James Harden has his way, he'll be playing for a team other than the 76ers during the 2023-24 NBA season.
Take a look back at the evolving dynamic of Stephen Curry and LeBron James through the years.
Stephen Curry's ankle issues early in his career earned him comparisons to Grant Hill, a Hall of Famer whose prime was cut short due to ankle injuries
The 2009 NBA Draft produced a couple of MVPs, several multi-time All-Stars and a number of champions.
Jordan Greer
How accurate was the NBA Draft scouting report for the eventual greatest shooter in NBA history? The Sporting News revisits what was said of Curry coming out of college.
Dell probably would have started in today's NBA, but back in the 90s, 3-point shooting still wasn't totally embraced.
Before Stephen Curry became the greatest shooter of all time, he was a baby-faced assassin destroying people's March Madness brackets.
Of the five teams that passed on Stephen Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft, Minnesota probably has the most regret.
Stephen Curry has been the face of the Warriors dynasty, bringing championship success to the Bay Area. How many titles has he won?
Harden has a history of putting his team in a very uncomfortable spot when he is ready to go, and he could employ a similar strategy if he is still wearing a Sixers jersey later this year.
Victor Wembanyama hopes that the skyhook can someday be a "weapon" for him.
"I've publicly said I didn't like Chris before, I'm not going to say 'oh, that changed because that's my teammate. No!'" Green explained.
Stephen Curry went from an undersized high school hooper to the greatest shooter of all time, with his journey to NBA stardom chronicled in his new documentary titled 'Stephen Curry: Underrated.'
Ahead of the release of the documentary, "Stephen Curry: Underrated," The Sporting News spoke with the two-time MVP as part of a media roundtable in which he delved into the creative process and addressed some of the callouts that have come in response to the film's title.
Christian Wood is one of the last free agents remaining. Here's what's going on with his situation and where he could land.
Two months removed from a disappointing playoff exit, Warriors forward Draymond Green has once again addressed the infamous preseason incident.
38 of the world's best high school-age prospects from 24 counties outside the U.S. descended on Las Vegas for the first all-girls BWB Camp.
Cam Whitmore made it clear that the Rockets got the steal of the 2023 NBA Draft and the Cavaliers may have struck second-round gold with Emoni Bates.
Morey, who has been a staunch supporter of Harden throughout his career, doesn't seem to be in a rush to move the 10-time All-Star.
The Sporting News is tracking updates from the prep showcase game featuring the sons of NBA stars.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the results from NBA Summer League Las Vegas 2023.
Sam Jarden
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Houston Rockets in the championship game to claim their first Summer League trophy.
The Cavaliers and Rockets battled it out for the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League Championship. Which other teams have won the event in previous seasons?
Here is a list of Las Vegas Summer League MVPs since 2006.
How big of a deal is the Suns signing Bol Bol? Let's take a closer look.
Max Christie looked terrific in the Las Vegas Summer League. Can he break into the Lakers' rotation?
The Rockets or Cavaliers won't just receive bragging rights for winning the Las Vegas Summer League.
Catch up on all the action from the 10th day of the Las Vegas Summer League.
The Sporting News is tracking all the action as NBA Summer League continues from Las Vegas.
Lakers star LeBron James will return for a 21st NBA season, but with one notable change: He'll again be wearing No. 23. Here's why James is making the switch.
Dan Treacy
The basketball star drained a hole-in-one with hundreds of fans watching on at the American Century Championship in Nevada.
The Sporting News is tracking all the scores and highlights from Day 8 of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Pending WNBA approval, Dwyane Wade will join the Chicago Sky ownership group.
Catch up on all the results from Day 7 of Las Vegas Summer League.
James Harden and the Sixers are reportedly seeking a sign-and-trade to move the star to a new location. Here's what we know so far, and potential spots he could end up.
Sphere at The Venetian Resort has been lit up to look like a basketball to promote the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Reaves signed a four-year, $56 million contract extension with the Lakers this offseason.
Catch up on all the action from the sixth day of the Las Vegas Summer League.
The Hawks, Pacers and Magic are the three teams that have been linked to Pascal Siakam the most. Which one of them could put together the best deal?
With the loss of one former All-Star in Fred VanVleet, all eyes shift to the Raptors' other All-Star, Pascal Siakam.
Catch up on all the action from the fifth day of the Las Vegas Summer League.
After Nike cut ties with Irving in December, he will now wear ANTA sneakers after signing a five-year deal.
Take a look at the breakdown of Summer League pay based on players' standing with their respective teams.
What would a team be getting if they traded for Pascal Siakam? Let's take a closer look at everything he brings to the table right now including his strengths, weaknesses and contract situation.
Zion Williamson has appeared in 114 games in his NBA career, including just 29 appearances in 2022-23.
Here are the six best players from the opening weekend of 2023 Las Vegas Summer League.
Wembanyama averaged 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks over two Summer League games.
Catch up on all the action from the fourth day of the Las Vegas Summer League.
Ben Simmons missed the remainder of the season after the All-Star break and according to Nets GM Sean Marks, he still hasn't progressed to live action against other players.
The first weekend of the Las Vegas Summer League is behind us and some players made a bigger statement than others in their first taste of NBA action.
Las Vegas Summer League seating is first-come, first-serve. Meet the fans willing to brave hours of desert heat to get the best view in the house.
Should Warriors head coach Steve Kerr use Chris Paul in a similar fashion as Jordan Poole?
Longtime NBA point guard Patty Mills has become the Luke Ridnour of this year's free agency period after being included in three trades.
Which pairs has Wembanyama been lacing up so far, and does he have a signature shoe?
Jed Wells
The Sporting News is tracking all of Victor Wembanyama's Summer League performances.
Victor Wembanyama bounced back in a big way after a disappointing Summer League debut, going off for 27 points and 12 rebounds.
Catch up on all the action from the third day of the Las Vegas Summer League.
In his second Summer League game, Victor Wembanyama turned in an impressive performance, going off for 27 points and 12 rebounds.
From father-son duos to brotherly pairs and a few nephews, The Sporting News breaks down the familial relationships at this year's summer league
During ESPN's "NBA Today" special, Adam Silver and current players made appearances to discuss details regarding the new competition.
Thompson suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of his NBA Summer League debut.
The Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights from Wembanyama's Summer League debut.
2023 NBA Summer League kicked off in Las Vegas. The Sporting News had you covered with live updates from all the action.
Jones' dunk was one of the biggest highlights of Wembanyama's first game with the Spurs.
Jacob Camenker
Victor Wembanyama's summer league debut was met with much fanfare. Did it live up to the hype?
Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut was in front of a sold-out Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, but did the No. 1 overall pick live up to the hype?
Henderson exited Portland's game against Houston in the third quarter.
Gradey Dick made his Las Vegas Summer League debut for the Raptors on Friday. The Sporting News breaks down his performance.
Here's everything you need to know as the Spurs compete in the 2023 NBA Summer League.
Here's everything you need to know as the Warriors compete in the 2023 NBA Summer League.
With No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama as the centerpiece, the Spurs are building quite the future.
When you're tuning in to watch Victor Wembanyama's Spurs debut at Las Vegas Summer League, you may notice his teammate, Julian Champagnie, who tore up the California Class Summer League earlier this week.
The world-famous musician was rumored to be romantically linked with the recently-drafted Hornets prospect's mom.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama told reporters what he knows about the bizarre interaction between his security guard and pop star Britney Spears.
A pronunciation guide for, and the origin of, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's name
Joseph Corr
The full list of players to record a triple-double in an NBA Summer League game includes Lonzo Ball and Josh Giddey.
Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, have been doing everything in their power to force the Trail Blazers' hand.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about NBA 2K24, from cover athletes to information on how to purchase the game.
2023 NBA Summer League is set to tip off in Las Vegas on Friday, July 7. Take a look at the top prospects and best teams to watch.
The Las Vegas Summer League always gives us our first chance to watch rookies suit up with their new teams. What are the must-see matchups at this year's showcase?
As the Hornets look to build a future with Brandon Miller at the center, here's what should — and shouldn't — be taken away from his summer league play.
Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut is set for Friday, July 7 at a sold-out Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Here are the Las Vegas Summer League overtime rules.
The Sporting News has the full rosters for all 30 teams that will participate in the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas.
The Sporting News takes a look at the best performances in the history of NBA Summer League.
The three-day event celebrates hoops culture at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from July 7-9.
Dwight Howard was a dominant force in his prime and after 18 seasons in the NBA, he believes he should go down as top 10 center of all time.
In Summer League, players are allowed 10 fouls before being disqualified.
We've got you covered with all the results from the Salt Lake City Summer League 2023.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the results, stats and highlights from all six games during the event.
The United States Men's National Basketball Team has finalized its roste for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup.
In his four NBA seasons, Thybulle has quickly developed a reputation as one of the league's best perimeter defenders.
There are multiple All-Stars that could become available in 2024, including a few big names in Los Angeles.
Threads was able to lure some of the biggest names in sports into its user base during its first day of existence.
Despite the lack of big moves in free agency, there were a handful of very good teams that improved on the margins — and some teams that made very questionable decisions.
The California Classic is in the books for another year.
The Sporting News tracked all the results, stats and highlights from the California Classic.
The Mavericks have landed Grant Williams from the Celtics in a three-team sign-and-trade deal involving the Spurs.
During this year's Summer League games, the NBA will incorporate an in-game flopping penalty and attempt to limit instances of embellishment.
Here are grades for all 30 teams, ranked from best (Bucks) to worst (Trail Blazers).
Draymond Green jumped on Paul George's "Podcast P Show" and talked about wavering confidence in the NBA and how it relates to Ben Simmons.
Here's what you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's knee injury and status moving forward.
Giddey is feeling extremely confident in his teammate's chances to take home the trophy.
Here are the best players remaining in free agency heading into Wednesday.
How many minutes will the 19-year-old log before San Antonio shuts him down? Here are the latest updates on Wembanyama's status for Summer League.
After nearly a year on the sidelines, Chet Holmgren made a successful return to the court at Salt Lake City Summer League.
Three years after selecting him with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Timberwolves have reaffirmed their belief in Anthony Edwards.
Instant analysis of every major free agent signing and trade from 2023 NBA free agency.
Lillard has maintained loyalty to Portland throughout his career, going as far to decry superteams and saying he'd do what he can to win a championship with the Trail Blazers.
Joe Rivera
After a full weekend of signings, here are the best players left unsigned.
Wembanyama will play for the Spurs in Summer League, but he won't be available for all of it.
Will Holmgren be ready to play in Summer League games? Here are the latest updates on the 21-year-old's status.
Here's everything you need to know as the Lakers compete in the 2023 NBA Summer League.
The Sporting News has the full rosters for all four participating teams in this year's Salt Lake City NBA Summer League.
The Sporting News has you covered with the full rosters for each of the six teams participating in the 2023 California Classic.
Marcus Smart revealed that being traded was a shock to him for multiple reasons.
When an NBA team loses a player to injury for the entirety of a season, the league will sometimes give that team a spending allowance in order to replace that player.
The Nets have moved Patty Mills in a deal that could involve as many as five teams.
The 27-year-old will play for Houston in the third season of his NBA career.
Westbrook will return to the Clippers after agreeing to a new contract.
The Suns were limited by the salary cap, but they still found a way to put some pieces around their star core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton.
The extension will keep LaMelo Ball in Charlotte through the 2028-29 NBA season.
While the writing has been on the wall for some time, what prompted Damian Lillard to make a trade request when he did?
Dame’s trade request broke Twitter. Here’s how those who saw it on Saturday thought of the Trail Blazer star’s shocking decision to leave.
Edward Sutelan
There are a number of teams around the NBA that would be interested in Lillard if he becomes available.
Have we seen the last of Lillard in a Trail Blazers uniform? Here's the latest on his situation.
Haliburton has committed his future to Indiana.
The Sporting News is ranking all 30 NBA teams from best to worst based on their moves from Day 1 in free agency.
The Lakers sprinted out of the starting gate on Friday night, making multiple moves in free agency to solidify their roster.
The Celtics wasted no time in locking up Kristaps Porzingis, signing the 27-year-old to a two-year, $60 million contract extension.
As always, the 2023 Summer League will feature a strong contingent of Australian and NBL players, all trying to get their start in basketball's top league.
The Suns found the perfect player for their needs, and Yuta Watanabe found a great landing spot to accentuate his strengths
The Raptors were said to have confidence they could reach an agreement to bring VanVleet back days before free agency, so what changed?
Ingles makes the switch to Orlando after one season with Milwaukee.
The Sporting News breaks down Fred VanVleet's deal with the Rockets.
It didn't take long for Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks to iron out a new deal.
Green signed a new contract on Friday that will keep him in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future.
How will the offseason play out for Green? Here are the latest rumors and updates on the 33-year-old's status.
The Sporting News is tracking the biggest NBA rumors ahead of free agency.
Here are some of the pieces and teams that could be involved in a James Harden trade, and what a fair trade would look like.
Jeff Van Gundy spent the last 16 years calling games for ESPN.
Is James Harden to the Clippers actually possible? Let's take a closer look.
The NBA's new CBA introduces a second apron for big spenders, with harsh penalties for going over a certain amount. An explanation of the figures and penalties involved.
The NBA uses the luxury tax to reward teams for staying under a set limit of spending — and punish those that don't.
While Jokic currently has the biggest contract in the NBA, he won't actually be the highest-paid player in the league in the 2023-24 season.
Before the crazy spending commences, it's worth running through some of the key terms that you will be hearing and reading over and over again. Let's call this the 2023 free agency glossary.
Before the negotiations begin, here's a breakdown of how the restricted free agency process works.
While no team is restricted from participating in free agency, they are limited with how active they can be depending on the amount of money they have available to spend.
From Brook Lopez's killer defense to Mason Plumlee's solid contributions, here are the top nine free agent centers.
What exactly is tampering? Take a look at the NBA's definition as well as recent examples and the punishments that have come along with them.
With one of the wildest stretches of the NBA calendar on the horizon, The Sporting News has everything you need to know about free agency right here.
Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley had a nice moment on the set of "The Match" as Johnson learned some big career news.
Kevin Skiver
Ben Simmons won't be a part of the Boomers 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign, Basketball Australia confirmed today.
The Sporting News has a full list of players with an option in their contract and their free agency status.
Harden elected to opt into his $35.6 million player option with the 76ers as the two sides try and find a trade for the 10-time All-Star, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
According to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes, Irving is expected to meet with the Suns when free agency opens.
The Sporting News' Steph Noh details how the Bulls should navigate 2023 free agency.
Predicting the contracts for the restricted free agents in 2023 free agency, including Austin Reaves, Coby White, Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish, Cameron Johnson, P.J. Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Grant Williams.
As the Nuggets showed last year in bringing in Bruce Brown for a paltry $6.5 million, finding that one last bargain signing can make all of the difference.
Guessing landing spots and salaries is an inexact science. It only takes one team to blow things totally out of the water, but The Sporting News' Stephen Noh is staring into his crystal ball anyway.
The 2023 free agent class isn't great overall, but power forward is the strongest position out there.
Which of Boston's players are the most important to retain? Here's what you need to know about the decisions the Celtics have to make this offseason.
Which of Golden State's players are the most important to retain? Here's what you need to know about the decisions the Warriors have to make this offseason.
Following the Bradley Beal trade, the Suns now look to fill out the rest of their roster. What will this mean for Aussie Jock Landale?
When does the league's crazy spending season begin? Here's everything you need to know ahead of NBA free agency.
Will the Lakers keep Austin Reaves in Los Angeles? Here are the latest rumors and updates on his status.
Trading Siakam to the Hawks and acquiring an All-Star guard could be the answer for the Raptors as they enter an uncertain offseason.
Yuta Watanabe was one of the most accurate shooters in the NBA in the 2022-23 season.
Stephen Curry had plenty to say on the deal that sends out his perceived heir apparent in exchange for his longtime adversary.
Masai Ujiri shocked the world once by trading for Kawhi Leonard. Should he do it again with Zion Williamson?
The 2023 NBA Finals showed us that every team needs cheap shooting. Who are the best targets in this free agency class?
Wings seem to always be in short supply in the NBA, and that is true again this summer.
Which free agents will the Lakers retain this summer? Here's what you need to know about the decisions management has to make.
Running down the list of Mavericks free agents and who are the most important to keep.
Tobias Harris' name has emerged in several trade rumors in the lead-up to free agency.
Is there any substance to the rumors surrounding Zion Williamson?
Damian Lillard has been rumored again to the Miami Heat. What is behind the latest rumors, and what the Heat can offer for the star?
The Suns have almost completely overhauled their roster this offseason and they might not be done yet.
Shooting guard is the deepest position of the 2023 free agency class.
Derrick Rose is set to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason after the Knicks chose not to exercise the team option on his contract.
With rumors surrounding Damian Lillard's future in Portland continuing to swirl, the Blazers say they are committed to building a winning team around their franchise cornerstone.
John Collins was traded to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a draft pick. Grading the deal for the Hawks and Jazz.
After seemingly being involved in trade rumors for years, John Collins is officially on the move.
The Suns now have $162 million in salary going to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton for next season.
Many teams don't have the cash available this summer to get a star in free agency. But these 10 players are good rotation pieces off the bench that can help any team and fit into most salary caps.
The 2023 free agent class features some great point guards at the top, but it doesn't have the depth of other years.
NBA free agency is right around the corner, set to kick off on Friday, June 30. Here are the top 50 free agents for the summer of 2023.
The Suns reportedly believe Ayton's value to the team is "at an all-time high with the additions of Beal and Durant."
Sotto played two seasons in the NBL with the 36ers, putting up averages of 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game.
The Sydney Kings have completed a huge off season coup, signing top Australian prospect Alex Toohey to a Next Stars contract.
A large number of undrafted players will still get their chance to succeed as pros thanks to Two-Way and Exhibit 10 contracts.
Bulls' All-Star guard Zach LaVine is one of the most intriguing trade targets in the NBA heading into the 2023 offseason.
The Sporting News is tracking the landing spots for notable undrafted players.
