Back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic is the frontrunner to go first overall, but are there other candidates to consider?
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Want to feel old? There are players from the 2022 NBA Draft class who were born in 2003.
Marshawn Lynch is joining Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' crew.
10 members of our Sporting News staff participated in a fantasy basketball draft. Here are the results to help you get an idea of where players might be selected.
The Atlantic Division might just be the toughest in the entire NBA, with the Celtics, 76ers, Nets and Raptors all looking like playoff teams in 2023.
With the new NBA campaign tipping off on Oct. 18, the 2022-23 Fantasy Basketball season is right around the corner.
Keep an eye on these under-the-radar players throughout your Fantasy Basketball draft.
Who are the top 20 ranked players at each position in Fantasy Basketball for the 2022-23 season?
Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James, son of LeBron, has signed a NIL endorsement deal with Nike.
Mac Jones has been ruled out for the Patriots' Week 5 matchup against the Lions.
The presumed top-two picks in the 2023 NBA Draft put on a show in Las Vegas.
Following the Lakers preseason game in Las Vegas on Wednesday, LeBron James told the media he wants to bring a team to the Sin City.
LeBron James joins the rest of the NBA world in awe at the top prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama.
Scoot Henderson had nine assists and just two turnovers in the G League Ignite's win over Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92.
Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, the projected top two picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, are set to face off in a pair of exhibition games in Las Vegas on Oct. 4 and 6.
There's no doubt Victor Wembanyama has all of the tools to be a superstar in the NBA, but is he the best prospect the league has seen since LeBron James in 2003?
Suns stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker addressed the Robert Sarver situation publically for the first time at Media Day.
Kyrie Irving opened up to the media about how his vaccination status impacted his contract negotiations with the team last season.
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is sporting a futuristic-looking helmet for the 2022 season.
You won't want to miss a showdown between two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever do it — Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers and Buccaneers are both dealing with banged-up wide receiving corps heading into their Week 3 matchup.
After Trey Lance went down with a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2, Jimmy Garoppolo is set to retake the starting quarterback job for the remainder of the season.
Matt Stafford and the Rams will travel to take on Kyler Murray and the Cardinals for a Week 3 matchup.
Amazon Prime hired broadcasters Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit to call 'Thursday Night Football' games for the 2022 season.
Along with his usual duties calling 'College GameDay,' Kirk Herbstreit will also call 'Thursday Night Football' on Amazon Prime.
In an anonymous poll from HoopsHype, NBA executives ranked six players ahead of Scottie Barnes for the young star they would most want to build a franchise around.
Most of the players in the 2016 NBA Draft are entering their prime, making it an interesting time to revisit it.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the league will play a preseason game in Canada in 2023.
Russell Wilson will make his Broncos debut against his former Seahawks on Monday Night Football.
The Patriots will open their season against the Dolphins in Miami to kick off the 2022 NFL season.
The Raiders will open their 2022 NFL season with a tough AFC West battle in Los Angeles against the Chargers.
In honor of arguably the greatest sixth man of all time being inducted into the Hall of Fame, members of our TSN staff share how they'll remember Manu Ginobili's career.
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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant the best power forward in NBA 2K23?
Is cover-star Devin Booker the highest-rated shooting guard in NBA 2K23?
Is reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic the best center in NBA 2K23?
Is LeBron James still the highest-rated small forward in NBA 2K?
Is Stephen Curry the highest-rated point guard in NBA 2K once again?
In total, the Raptors have four players rated 80 or higher in NBA 2K23.
The release of NBA 2K23 is almost here, set for Friday, Sept. 9.
NBA 2K23 released on Friday, Sept. 9.
Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with an ankle injury in Greece's final group stage game at EuroBasket 2022. Here's everything we know about the situation.
The release of NBA 2K23 is set for Friday, Sept. 9.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken EuroBasket 2022 by storm, dominating his competition in a familiar fashion to NBA fans.
After five seasons in Utah, the Jazz have traded three-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers.
A new edition of NBA 2K is right around the corner.
These players will be taking on much larger roles for their countries at EuroBasket 2022.
There are plenty of current NBA players suiting up for their countries at EuroBasket 2022, but what other familiar names will you see pop up on rosters?
In 1950, Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton became the first Black player to sign an NBA contract when the Harlem Globetrotters owner sold the star forward's talents to the New York Knickerbockers.
Ahead of EuroBasket 2022, members of The Sporting News staff give their picks and predictions.
Duke freshman forward and five-star recruit Dariq Whitehead is recovering from surgery for a foot fracture ahead of the 2022-23 season.
RJ Barrett's extension throws a wrench into potential trade talks between the Knicks and Jazz for Donovan Mitchell.
Team Canada faces a potential World Cup bid-clinching scenario ahead of its matchup with Panama on Monday, Aug. 29.
EuroBasket 2022 is set to tip off on Thursday, Sept. 1.
The Nets announced they have signed former Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe ahead of training camp.
The Rams and Bengals will close out their preseason with a rematch of Super Bowl LVI.
The Falcons and Jaguars will face off to close their preseason schedule.
The Cowboys and Seahawks will face off to close their 2022 NFL preseason schedules.
Thunder star and 2022 No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren has been ruled out for his entire rookie season due to a Lisfranc injury.
The 49ers and Texans will face off in their preseason finale.
Three members of our Sporting News staff ranked their three favorite pairs of Jordan Player Exclusives.
The Nets announced that Durant and the franchise "have agreed to move forward with our partnership," keeping Durant in Brooklyn.
Udonis Haslem confirmed on Sunday that he will return to the Heat for his 20th season in Miami.
The Bills and Broncos will face off in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
The Cowboys and Chargers will face off at SoFi Stadium in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
Andrew Wiggins showed plenty of praise to Vince Carter for his impact on Canada basketball on his podcast, "The VC Show."
The Raptors play every game on national TV in Canada, but how many games are nationally televised in the United States?
LeBron James has reportedly signed a two-year contract extension worth $97.1 million with the Lakers, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Knicks will open their 2022-23 season with a matchup against the Grizzlies.
The Celtics will open their 2022-23 season with a matchup against the 76ers.
The Lakers will open their 2022-23 season with a matchup against the Warriors.
With the announcement of the 2022-23 NBA schedule, we're one step closer to seeing the 2022 rookie class take the floor.
Here are the Raptors games The Sporting News staff is most excited about for the 2022-23 season.
Aaron Donald leads all defensive players with a salary of $31.7 million for the 2022 NFL season.
The Raptors and Cavs will kick off the 2022-23 season for the fourth time.
The NBA announced that 2022 Opening Night will display both teams from last year's NBA Finals when the Celtics host the 76ers and the Warriors host the Lakers.
On Monday, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that an unnamed NBA executive said Kevin Durant is more likely to retire than play for the Nets. The All-Star forward quickly shot down that rumor.
Bronny James threw down a poster dunk overseas that had social media timelines buzzing everywhere on Monday.
On Thursday, the NBA announced that Bill Russell's jersey No. 6 will be retired across the entire league. Which current NBA players wear his number?
On Thursday, NBA 2K23 announced the return of the Jordan Challenge game mode, which was originally introduced in NBA 2K11.
The Warriors needed to fill the void left behind by Gary Payton II leaving in free agency, and they found their Payton replacement in Donte DiVincenzo.
Storm legend Sue Bird played her final regular season game in Seattle on Sunday after 21 seasons with the franchise.
Eight new members will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Jalen Green's game really clicked at the end of his rookie season, giving us a glimpse of what the No. 2 pick is capable of as a scorer. How can he build on that momentum heading into Year 2?
If Russell Westbrook's struggles continue, would the Lakers benefit from him coming off the bench?
Here's everything you need to know to watch Jaguars vs. Raiders in the 2022 Hall of Fame Game, including kickoff time and TV channel.
Fred VanVleet is eligible for a contract extension with the Raptors this offseason. Take a look at a few different options for the All-Star guard.
The NBA Canada Series returns this upcoming preseason with the Raptors hosting the Jazz in Edmonton and Celtics in Montreal.
Eric Hosmer was originally included in the Juan Soto blockbuster trade, but a no-trade clause in his contract allowed him to veto the move before being traded to Boston.
The Yankees have traded starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the Cardinals for outfielder Harrison Bader.
The Phillies have been active on deadline day, with their latest move adding bullpen depth in Cubs closer David Robertson.
The Astros have reportedly acquired Red Sox veteran catcher Christian Vazquez as they pursue another World Series title.
As the Yankees continue to push for their first World Series trophy since 2009, they have bolstered their rotation and bullpen after acquiring Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino from the Athletics.
You can watch Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama face off in a pair of exhibition games between the G League Ignite and Metropolitans 92 on Oct. 4th and 6th in Las Vegas.
On Friday, the first official trailer was released for NBA 2K23. Here are 10 nuggets you may have missed.
The Warriors have signed second-round pick Ryan Rollins to a three-year, $4.8 million deal.
The Raptors are reportedly among teams that have an interest in Donovan Mitchell. What would they have to give up to get the All-Star guard?
The Celtics have reportedly offered Jaylen Brown in a trade package to the Nets for former MVP Kevin Durant.
We're three weeks in to free agency but these top players are still available on the market.
As Jaylen Brown and the Celtics look to return to the NBA Finals next season, the All-Star guard will have to improve as a ball-handler to take his game another step forward.
On Duncan Robinson's podcast "The Long Shot," Celtics forward Grant Williams said he still does not believe the Warriors were the better team in the 2022 NBA Finals.
The Sporting News will keep you updated on all of the Durant drama as more reports emerge from the situation.
Dowtin averaged 16.0 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals for the Raptors over four Summer League games.
With Las Vegas Summer League behind us, which players performed well enough to crack the All-Summer League teams?
Summer League has come to a close in Las Vegas as the Trail Blazers took home the championship.
Looking for some spark notes on NBA Summer League? We have you covered with every team's best player from the Las Vegas tournament.
With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.
Kevin Durant named Miami as one of his preferred destinations for a trade, but can the Heat gather enough assets to make it happen?
Reports have surfaced that All-Star center Joel Embiid has gained French citizenship, making for a potentially terrifying lineup at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and 2024 Olympics in Paris.
With the first weekend of Las Vegas Summer League behind us, who were the biggest winners and losers from the first few games?
The Warriors just won an NBA title without the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft playing a single game this season. The 21-year-old could be a secret weapon for the reigning champs next season.
As rosters begin to shape out for next season, which franchise has the best young core for the future?
Top-five picks Chet Holmgren and Keegan Murray have made their mark on Summer League so far.
Follow along as The Sporting News tracks all of the notable signings and trades in NBA free agency.
The Nets and Lakers are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reports.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Timberwolves have acquired three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz.
The Raptors have signed NBA champion Otto Porter Jr. to a two-year deal, per Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.
Kevin Durant reportedly wants out of Brooklyn, should the Raptors be willing to offer Scottie Barnes in a potential deal?
Ja Morant has signed a five-year, $193 million designated rookie max contract extension with the Grizzlies, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
NBA teams made a big splash on Day 1 of free agency, spending approximately $1.5 billion combined.
Chris Boucher has signed a three-year, $35.25 million deal to return to the Raptors, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kevin Durant has set the NBA world ablaze by formally requesting a trade from the Nets.
Is your favorite team in need of a point guard? Take a look at the best players available at that position in free agency.
Given their spending limitations, who could the Lakers target in free agency to address their biggest needs?
Kyrie Irving has reportedly told The Athletic's Shams Charania that he will opt into the final year of his contract and remain with the Nets next season.
The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. Which franchise had the most successful draft night?
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets have hired Steve Clifford to fill their head coaching vacancy.
With the 2022 NBA Draft in the rear-view mirror, take a look at undrafted players who have signed Two-Way contracts with NBA teams.
The Raptors selected Arizona junior Christian Koloko with the No. 33 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
The 2022 NBA Draft is upon us and The Sporting News is grading every pick with real-time analysis.
The 2022 NBA Draft is almost here, set for Thursday, June 23. Who are the best players in this draft class?
The 2022 NBA Draft is finally here.
While making contact on a big home run swing on draft night can catapult your franchise forward, sometimes the safe picks is what offers stability moving forward. Take a look at six of the safest picks in this year's NBA Draft.
Duke freshman Paolo Banchero is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Purdue sophomore Jaden Ivey is the top guard in the 2022 NBA Draft and a consensus top-four pick.
G League Ignite guard Dyson Daniels has emerged as a potential lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Canadian guard Shaedon Sharpe was the No. 1 recruit in the high school class of 2022 before he elected to do early enrollment at Kentucky. Sharpe never suited up for the Wildcats and has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Arizona sophomore Bennedict Mathurin is one of the top guards in the 2022 NBA Draft class.
Jabari Smith Jr. is widely considered to be the favorite for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
The Trail Blazers have acquired scoring forward Jerami Grant from the Pistons for a future first-round pick.
Potential No. 1 picks Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero headline the list of 24 prospects who have been invited to the NBA Draft green room.
Catch up on all the latest news and rumors that are impacting Mock Drafts ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday.
The NBA Finals have come to a close, meaning all attention shifts focus to the 2022 NBA Draft.
The 2022 NBA Draft class is deep with forwards and wings who are ready to make an impact at the next level.
Chet Holmgren headlines a group of talented centers who all bring something different to the table as prospects.
The 2022 NBA Draft has more than a handful of guards worth knowing ahead of draft night.
Every year, there are players who fly under the radar on draft night. Who are the sleepers to know in the 2022 NBA Draft class?
The Celtics have fallen to the Warriors in the NBA Finals. What's next for the reigning Eastern Conference champions?
Steve Kerr preached confidence to his team after taking Game 5 to put the Warriors one win away from the NBA title.
Game 5 was "The Andrew Wiggins Game" as the Warriors put themselves one win away from the NBA title.
A hobbled Robert Williams only needed 26 minutes to make a major impact on the Celtics' Game 3 win over the Warriors.
The Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead over the Warriors in the NBA Finals with a commanding win in Game 3.
The Celtics allowed a playoff-worst 33 points off turnovers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Following the Warriors' win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Draymond Green name-dropped Kevin Durant in response to a question about Golden State's offensive game plan.
At NBA Finals media availability, head coach Steve Kerr called Marcus Smart the guard version of Draymond Green. Green, himself, echoed that sentiment about the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
Stephen Curry is returning to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in his career. Which records does he hold? And which ones could he reach?
The Warriors had Stephen Curry fall into their lap on draft night in 2009, as the future Hall of Famer was passed on six times before landing with Golden State at No. 7.
After coming up short in the Eastern Conference Finals twice as a tandem, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown blocked out the outside noise calling for a split to return the Celtics to the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum was the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but there's no argument he would go first overall in a re-draft.
Trailing by two in the final seconds of Game 7, Jimmy Butler had the ball in transition and elected to pull up for a 3-pointer. Should he have taken a two instead?
G League Ignite product and Australian rising star Dyson Daniels' draft stock is on the rise after a strong showing during the NBA Combine.
Andrew Wiggins has made a major impact on the Warriors' success in the Western Conference Finals. How did he end up on Golden State in the first place?
For the first time in NBA history, there will be an Eastern and Western Conference Finals MVP trophy rewarded to the best player in each series.
Who boosted their stock the most after the first day of scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine?
Shaedon Sharpe's 6-11.5 wingspan and Mark Williams' 9-9 standing reach were two of the most surprising measurements on Day 1 of the NBA Draft Combine.
Draft season is here with the NBA Draft Lottery set to take place on Tuesday and the NBA Draft Combine set to begin on Wednesday.
The Magic are on the clock after winning the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery.
The 2022 NBA Draft Lottery is set for Tuesday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET.
In anticipation of the Eastern Conference Finals, members of our NBA staff identify one matchup to watch and make their picks for the series and the newly-introduced Conference Finals MVP award.
The 2022 NBA Draft Lottery will take place on Tuesday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET in Chicago.
The Celtics made 18 more 3-pointers than the Bucks in Game 7 to pick up the win and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics buried 18 more 3-pointers than the Bucks to decide the outcome of Game 7.
The 76ers have been eliminated by the Heat in six games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Celtics will try and stave off elimination after surrendering Game 5 to the Bucks in Boston.
The NBA championship trophy, named after Larry O'Brien since 1984, is getting a makeover for the first time in 2022.
The Celtics hosted the Bucks at the TD Garden for a pivotal Game 5 with the series tied at 2-2.
Who is taking home the hardware for the 2021-22 NBA season?
Kyrie Irving has a player option worth $36.9 million for the 2022-23 season.
The Grizzlies announced that Ja Morant is doubtful to return this postseason with a bone bruise in his knee.
The Warriors have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, looking to advance to the Conference Finals with one more win in Memphis.
The NBA has revealed the full list of participants invited to the 2022 NBA Draft Combine, which will begin on May 16 in Chicago.
Stephen Curry has become the first player in NBA history to hit 500 3-pointers in the playoffs.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has tested positive for COVID-19 and will enter the league's health and safety protocols, missing Game 4 vs. the Grizzlies.
Celtics center Robert Williams received surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his left knee prior to the start of the playoffs.
Suns head coach Monty Williams has been named the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year.
After a last-second loss in Game 3, the Celtics are in desperate need of a victory to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole to the Bucks.
During his debut campaign, Scottie Barnes joined Damon Stoudamire and Vince Carter as the only rookies in Raptors' franchise history to take home Rookie of the Year honors.
Harden exploded for 16 points in the fourth quarter to close out a victory for the 76ers and even the series at 2-2.
Game 3 between the Bucks and Celtics came all the way down to the final seconds with several controversial calls along the way. How did the NBA review those calls in the Last Two Minute report?
The Warriors and Grizzlies head to San Francisco with the series tied at 1-1.
Without Joel Embiid for the first two games of the series, the 76ers desperately needed All-Star guard James Harden to step up. That hasn't been the case and Philadelphia has fallen into a 2-0 hole to the Heat.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Lakers have requested permission to interview Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin.
During Kyrie Irving's masterful Game 1 performance against the Celtics, LeBron James was quick to remind everyone Irving was left off the NBA 75th anniversary team that was honored at All-Star Weekend.
Behind big nights from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the Heat held off a late push from the 76ers to take Game 1.
Kyle Lowry has been out since Game 4 of the first-round against the Hawks with a hamstring injury.
In each of their exit interviews for the 2021-22 season, head coach Nick Nurse and team president Masai Ujiri both mentioned the same areas of need for the Raptors' roster this offseason.
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse's name was mentioned in rumors to fill the Lakers' coaching vacancy and he and team president Masai Ujiri addressed those rumors during their 2021-22 season exit interviews.
From battling with LeBron James as a 19-year-old rookie to sweeping Kevin Durant as an ascending superstar, Jayson Tatum has consistently made his mark on the NBA Playoffs.
Warriors fans itching to watch games with a playoff atmosphere can attend "Thrive City," the Chase Center's outdoor watch party.
