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A look back at MJ and Kobe's first All-Star duel, 25 years later

Two of basketball's greatest stars clashed with the world watching on as Kobe Bryant took on Michael Jordan in the legendary 1998 NBA All-Star game.

Sam Jarden

In His Own Words: Jeremy Sochan's hair, flair and rookie rise (Part I)

As part of a four-part series, Spurs rookie standout Jeremy Sochan will check in to share his thoughts and experiences exclusively with The Sporting News.

Jeremy Sochan

The Complete Guide to NBA All-Star 2023

As you gear up for one of the most exciting weekends in basketball, The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know ahead of NBA All-Star 2023.

Gilbert McGregor

Kevin Durant opens up on Kyrie Irving trade, end of time in Brooklyn

Kevin Durant spoke out on Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas in his first press conference as a member of the Suns.

Sam Jarden

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Thursday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Thursday's NBA slate, including picks for Wizards-Timberwolves, Bucks-Bulls, and Clippers-Suns.

BetQL

Who is participating in the Slam Dunk, 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend?

Here, you can find all the players participating in NBA All-Star Weekend's Saturday festivities.

Kyle Irving

Is Joel Embiid playing in 2023 All-Star Game?

Here's everything we know about Embiid's status ahead of All-Star Weekend.

Jordan Greer

What is Wiz Khalifa's net worth?

Here's how much the Pittsburgh-area rapper has amassed in his career to date.

Sam Jarden

All-Star Mock Draft: Who will LeBron and Giannis select?

Before LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo select the teams for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, two members of The Sporting News put their GM hats on and held a mock draft.

Scott Rafferty

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Wednesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Wednesday's NBA slate, including picks for Jazz-Grizzlies, Rockets-Thunder, and Mavericks-Nuggets.

BetQL

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Tuesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Tuesday's NBA slate, including picks for Wizards-Trail Blazers, Kings-Suns, and Celtics-Bucks.

BetQL

The latest on LeBron James' ankle injury

Here's everything we know about LeBron's injury and the latest news on when he may return.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron, fellow NBA players react to Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, Rihanna halftime show

All eyes were on the Super Bowl Sunday night with NBA players locked in on football's marquee game.

Benyam Kidane

The latest news on Luka Doncic's heel injury

Here's what we know about Luka Doncic's injury and his status with the Mavericks moving forward.

Benyam Kidane

Updated list of 2023 & 2024 draft picks following NBA trade deadline

It can be tough to keep up with all the draft picks moved on trade deadline day. Take a look at an updated list of every NBA team's draft picks for the few years.

Kyle Irving

How long is Celtics star Jaylen Brown out?

Here's everything we know about Jaylen Brown's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Benyam Kidane

NBA All-Star injury replacements: Updated list of starters, reserves

Stephen Curry (leg), Kevin Durant (knee) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) have been ruled out of the 2023 All-Star Game, opening the door for a few candidates who just missed the cut.

Jordan Greer

Suns, Hawks reveal human side of dealing with constant trade rumors

Here's what fans oftentimes don't quite process — while trade deadline day is one of the best days of the year for them, it's one of the worst for the people actually involved.

Stephen Noh

Latest 2023 NBA Championship odds: Celtics, Suns among the favorites to win NBA Finals

After a wild trade deadline, the Celtics and Suns have the shortest odds to win the 2023 NBA Finals. We break down the favorites and a couple of other values to keep an eye on as we approach the All-Star break.

Jovan Alford

Anthony Davis explains strange reaction to LeBron James' record-setting shot

Lakers star Anthony Davis caused quite a stir on Tuesday night when videos of his reaction to LeBron James' record-setting field goal hit social media.

Jordan Greer

Breaking down winners and losers of 2023 NBA trade deadline

The 2023 NBA trade deadline was one of the wildest in years. With multiple stars moving around, which teams were the biggest winners and losers?

Stephen Noh

Warriors still have questions following trade deadline deals

The Warriors moved on from James Wiseman, making a win-now move to bring back Gary Payton II, but what's next for Golden State following the trade deadline?

Benyam Kidane

Top international prospects to travel to Salt Lake City for Basketball Without Borders camp

BWB Global Camp During NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah will bring together Top 40 high school age prospects from 27 countries

Official Release

Why Barkley thinks Kevin Durant trade isn't quite enough for Suns

The Suns surrendered three role players to acquire Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade.

Benyam Kidane

The best player reactions from a wild NBA trade deadline

The trades were coming in thick and fast and players around the NBA watched on in real-time on Twitter, giving us some hilarious reactions.

Benyam Kidane

Nets timeline of disaster: How Brooklyn's 'Big Three' experiment fell apart

Durant, Irving and Harden played a grand total of 16 games together.

Jordan Greer

Lakers at trade deadline: Evaluating additions, depth chart around LeBron

Los Angeles revamped its roster on Thursday, executing deals that brought back multiple rotation pieces without costing the franchise all of its draft capital.

Jordan Greer

Grading the biggest deals at the trade deadline

In reaction to some of the landscape-altering deals that transpired, The Sporting News' NBA staff got out their red pens to grade the deals for each team that was involved.

Gilbert McGregor

The reason so many second-round picks were traded at deadline

There is something in the NBA called the Stepien Rule that limits how many future draft picks a team can trade. However, it doesn't apply to all picks.

Scott Rafferty

NBA trade deadline tracker 2023: Every player, draft pick moved

The trade deadline has passed but not before some blockbuster deals were made. Take a look at every trade made before the buzzer.

Kyle Irving

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Thursday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Thursday's NBA slate, including picks for Bucks-Lakers, Bulls-Nets, and Suns-Hawks.

BetQL

Grading the Pistons' move to acquire James Wiseman from Warriors

How did each team fare in the deal? The Sporting News has trade grades for the Pistons, Warriors and Hawks below.

Gilbert McGregor

James Wiseman trade details: What Warriors, Pistons, Hawks received

James Wiseman's tenure with the Warriors is over after just 60 games.

Jordan Greer

Jokic, Draymond and the best second round picks in NBA Draft history

The 2nd round of the draft has a rich history of producing quality role players, starters, All-Stars and in one particular case since the merger, a multi-time MVP.

Scott Rafferty

NBA trade deadline tracker: Latest rumors, news and updates

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is upon us, set for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. ET.

Kyle Irving

How Kevin Durant fits with championship-or-bust Suns

Kevin Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns shook the landscape of the NBA. How will he and the rest of the pieces fit on their new teams?

Stephen Noh

Kevin Durant trade leads to Ben Simmons jokes

As of Thursday, all that remains in Brooklyn is Simmons and a bunch of Dick's Sporting Goods clearance rack Nets uniforms.

Joe Rivera

Kevin Durant trade reactions: Mikal Bridges, NBA Twitter react to blockbuster deal

Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.

Kyle Irving

What grades did Suns, Nets earn for Kevin Durant trade?

The Suns are pushing their chips into the middle of the table, pulling off a blockbuster deal to acquire 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

Kevin Durant trade details: Nets send All-Star forward to Suns

The Nets are sending Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for multiple players and draft picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Jordan Greer

NBA trade deadline 2023: Date, time, latest rumors, news & top targets

Rampant rumors and speculation will be flying around as the 2023 NBA trade deadline approaches. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade buzz.

Jordan Greer

Kyrie Irving reacts to Kevin Durant trade: 'I'm just glad he got out of there'

After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.

Kyle Irving

Who is Mat Ishbia? Background and history of Suns owner

Who is Ishbia? Here is what we know about Phoenix's new owner.

Scott Rafferty

Handing out grades for the Russell Westbrook trade

What grades did the Lakers, Timberwolves and Jazz earn? Let's break down the three-team trade from every angle.

Stephen Noh

Which team makes the most sense for Westbrook after buyout?

Where could Russell Westbrook end up after a buyout? Here's a ranking of every team not involved in the trade.

Scott Rafferty

Russell Westbrook trade details: Lakers land D'Angelo Russell in three-team deal

The Lakers will send Russell Westbrook to the Jazz in a three-team trade with the Timberwolves.

Kyle Irving

Why LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar don't have strong relationship

With James now ahead of Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list, let's take a look back at what these basketball legends have said about each other in recent years.

Jordan Greer

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar clears air on LeBron James breaking all-time scoring record

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar published an article on his Substack to clear the air on his feelings toward LeBron James breaking the all-time scoring record.

Kyle Irving

Infographic: The stats behind LeBron becoming all-time scoring king

LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer. After passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, we broke down his career points record through the lens of his best games, teammates, opponents and so much more.

Micah Adams

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Wednesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Wednesday's NBA slate, including picks for Spurs-Raptors, Pacers-Heat, and Kings-Rockets.

BetQL

LeBron James' scoring record a reminder of his incredible legacy

In commemoration and celebration of LeBron James' achievement, The Sporting News takes a look back at his journey from being the most hyped prospect in the history of American sports to becoming the NBA's all-time scoring king.

Gilbert McGregor

Anthony Davis' reaction to LeBron James' historic moment stirs up speculation

It's important to not read too much into certain things, but Anthony Davis' reaction — or lack thereof — stood out in that particular moment.

Gilbert McGregor

Yes, LeBron is the GOAT scorer... here's why.

LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Beyond holding the all-time record, here's why James holds the all-time edge over Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Durant and more.

Micah Adams

Six players most likely to be traded at 2023 deadline

The amount of information circulating throughout the league makes it impossible to predict exactly what will transpire before the 3 p.m. ET buzzer on Thursday. We can throw out some educated guesses, though.

Jordan Greer

Projecting which NBA stars could pass LeBron on all-time scoring list

LeBron James has an opinion on the five players that he believes are most likely to challenge his scoring record. What is the likelihood for each player on his list?

Stephen Noh

Four Kyrie Irving questions: How trade with Nets impacts Mavericks' future

There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.

Stephen Noh

LeBron vs. Kareem: First points, signature shots and more

The All-Star forward's latest accomplishment will serve as another reminder of how James and Abdul-Jabbar managed to put together two of the greatest careers in sports history.

Jordan Greer

Remembering LeBron James' first bucket

As we commemorate LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career mark of 38,387 points, let's look back to the bucket that first got James on the board.

Gilbert McGregor

Sights and sounds from LeBron's record-breaking night in LA

It was a night of celebration at Crypto.com Arena as LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for the most points in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on all-time scoring list

James has surpassed Abdul-Jabbar and is on pace to widen the gap between the two basketball legends before the end of the 2022-23 season.

Jordan Greer

WATCH: This is what all of LeBron's 38K points look like

On his way to becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James made over 14,000 career shots. This is what every single one of them looks like layered on top, beginning with his first-ever bucket.

Micah Adams

2023 NBA Rising Stars draft results: Paolo Banchero goes No. 1 overall

NBA legend Pau Gasol selected Magic star forward Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Rising Stars draft.

Kyle Irving

How to stop LeBron: MJ, Kobe and more offer defensive strategies

Here are some of the scouting reports on LeBron James — from the players who have guarded him the best, the all-time greats who have studied him and the guys who are still battling against him today.

Stephen Noh

Lakers trade deadline primer: Potential trade targets and storylines

The Lakers will be one of the most interesting teams at the trade deadline as they look to put contender-level pieces around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Kyle Irving

What number will Kyrie Irving wear in Dallas?

As reality sets in and we begin to envision Irving in a Mavs uniform next to Luka Doncic, there's just one thing missing from the vision… the digit or digits on Irving's Mavs jersey.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron James expresses disappointment in Lakers not getting Kyrie Irving

The Lakers were among the teams said to be interested in Irving after he requested a trade.

Scott Rafferty

The latest on Devin Booker's groin injury

Here's everything we know about Devin Booker's injury and the latest news on when he may return.

Scott Rafferty

The domino effect of Stephen Curry's injury on the league

With one of the NBA's top talents potentially missing extended time, there is sure to be a widespread impact of Stephen Curry's latest setback.

Gilbert McGregor

Breaking down the fit between Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have a number of questions to answer to reach their full potential as a duo.

Scott Rafferty

Alex Caruso is this year's most underrated trade deadline target

Caruso is a playoff-tested former champion whose defense could help any contender, and that's exactly why he has begun to garner interest throughout the league.

Stephen Noh

LeBron James tweets moment of introspection following Kyrie Irving trade

LeBron seemed to take the news of the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas hard.

Kevin Skiver

Why Lakers were unable to complete Kyrie Irving trade with Nets

The Lakers had previously expressed interest in acquiring Irving, and LeBron James wasn't exactly subtle about his thoughts on a reunion with his former Cavaliers teammate.

Jordan Greer

Trade grades: Mavs acquire Kyrie Irving to pair with Luka Doncic

How did the Nets and Mavericks fare in this deal? The Sporting News breaks down trade grades for each team below.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA world reacts to Kyrie Irving's trade from Nets to Mavericks

The pairing of Irving and Luka Doncic has drawn plenty of reactions from across the NBA world.

Edward Sutelan

Kyrie Irving trade to Mavericks: Spencer Dinwiddie had priceless reaction to learning of return to Nets

Spencer Dinwiddie was as stunned as anyone when he went back to Brooklyn.

Kevin Skiver

Mavericks land Kyrie Irving in blockbuster trade

Eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is on the move midway through his fourth season with the Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

Why Clippers have emerged as strong suitor for Kyrie Irving

There are a number of reasons that allow the Clippers to stand out from the pack from other reported suitors.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron James fans flames of Kyrie Irving to Lakers rumors, again

On Friday, LeBron James fanned the flames of the rumors with a simple tweet. On Saturday, he addressed recent rumors with a deflection followed by a rather direct answer.

Gilbert McGregor

Discipline handed out following Mo Bamba-Austin Rivers fight

Mo Bamba and Austin Rivers got into a fight during the third quarter of the Timberwolves-Magic game.

Kyle Irving

Donovan Mitchell rips Dillon Brooks for 'cheap shot'

Midway through the third quarter of the matchup between Cleveland and Memphis, Brooks appeared to throw a below-the-belt strike at Mitchell after missing a layup attempt.

Jordan Greer

Kyrie Irving and 'Hélà': The meaning behind his Native American name

Kyrie Irving's social media posts often include references to the word "Hélà." Where did the word come from? And what does it mean?

Stephen Noh

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Friday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Friday's NBA slate, including picks for Suns-Celtics, Magic-Timberwolves, and Raptors-Rockets.

BetQL

Lakers, Mavericks among best landing spots for Kyrie Irving

With less than a week remaining before this season's trade deadline, The Athletic's Shams Charania broke the news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Nets.

Scott Rafferty

Why did Kyrie Irving request trade from Nets?

Irving is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. What prompted him to hit the eject button?

Jordan Greer

The latest updates on Ben Simmons' knee setback

Ben Simmons has experienced another setback in a season of ups and downs with the Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

Tracking the biggest moves in WNBA free agency

As the landscape shifts, we've got you covered with some of the biggest transactions that are highlighting a busy offseason in the WNBA.

Gilbert McGregor

How to make your fake NBA trades suck less

With great trade machines come great responsibility. Here are a few tips to make your fake trades at least slightly more realistic.

Stephen Noh

Which players became first-time All-Stars this season?

The NBA revealed the 2023 All-Star reserves on Thursday night, and four players were excited to hear their names called for the first time.

Jordan Greer

Booker, Davis and Siakam headline list of All-Star snubs

The NBA announced the reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday. Who just missed the cut?

Kyle Irving

NBA All-Star voting results 2023: Reserves, full rosters revealed

Ahead of this year's festivities, the "NBA on TNT" crew will reveal the starters and reserves from each conference.

Jordan Greer

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Thursday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Thursday's NBA slate, including picks for Warriors-Nuggets, Lakers-Pacers, and Heat-Knicks.

BetQL

When are reserves for the 2023 All-Star Game announced?

Below, find information on when reserves will be announced, how voting works, as well as other notable aspects of the voting process.

Gilbert McGregor

Picking East, West reserves for 2023 NBA All-Star Game

With the starters already announced, how should the rest of the All-Star rosters be filled out?

Stephen Noh

Steve Kerr blasts Warriors late-game execution in OT loss to Wolves

The Warriors led by 14 points in the fourth quarter before letting the Timberwolves take control of the game with sloppy turnovers.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Wednesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Wednesday's NBA slate, including picks for Trail Blazers-Grizzlies, Raptors-Jazz, and Thunder-Rockets.

BetQL

The latest updates from Tyrese Haliburton's knee injury

Tyrese Haliburton left the arena on crutches after the Pacers' loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 11.

Kyle Irving

Kobe, Gianna Bryant inspired Rui Hachimura to choose new jersey number

At his introductory press conference, Hachimura expressed his admiration for the Hall of Famer, saying that Bryant was the reason why he began playing basketball.

Jordan Greer

Kyrie Irving is stepping up when the Nets need it most

With Kevin Durant out of the lineup, Kyrie Irving has caught fire to keep the Nets afloat.

Kyle Irving

LeBron James enters top-five on NBA all-time assists list

LeBron James has passed Mark Jackson and Steve Nash to climb into the top five on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard.

Kyle Irving

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Tuesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Tuesday's NBA slate, including picks for Hornets-Bucks, Lakers-Knicks, and Heat-Cavaliers.

BetQL

Full player pool revealed for 2023 Rising Stars Challenge

The NBA announced the player pool for the Rising Stars Game at 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kyle Irving

Can you name the 12 players to score 50 this season?

Luka Doncic is one of five players this season to record multiple 50-point games.

Micah Adams

NBA refs: missed non-call on LeBron James will 'cause sleepless nights'

The controversial no-call from the Lakers' overtime loss to the Celtics on Saturday has now elicited a response from the National Basketball Referees Association.

Gilbert McGregor

No-call foul on LeBron becomes talking point of Celtics' OT win over Lakers

The Lakers had a chance to win the game on the final play of regulation but a missed foul call on LeBron James allowed the Celtics to extend the contest into overtime, coming away with a victory over Los Angeles.

Kyle Irving

Does Jalen Brunson or Julius Randle have stronger All-Star reserve case?

Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle have both played at a high level for the Knicks, but which player deserves to make the trip to Salt Lake City this year?

Jordan Greer

Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies speak out on Tyre Nichols' death

"We are distraught to find ourselves dealing with a needless loss of life due to police brutality, and this time it was one of Memphis' own," the team's statement said.

Jordan Greer

NBA players, teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on anniversary of death

On the three-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, NBA players and teams paid tribute to the Black Mamba.

Kyle Irving

When is the 2023 NBA All-Star Game? Date, time & more

Everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nick Metallinos

Where is the 2023 NBA All-Star Game? Dates, locations & more

NBA All-Star Weekend is an opportunity for the league to showcase its brightest and best stars.

Nick Metallinos

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Thursday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Thursday's NBA slate, including picks for Bulls-Hornets, Mavericks-Suns, and Pistons-Nets.

BetQL

Who deserves to start in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game?

It's been a year of stacked performances in the NBA, but only two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference get the honor of starting in the All-Star Game.

Stephen Noh

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Wednesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends for Wednesday's NBA slate, including picks for Pacers-Magic, Timberwolves-Pelicans, and Nets-76ers.

BetQL

LeBron James' frustrations with Lakers go beyond just another loss

James' exasperation was visible during and after the Lakers' 133-115 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday night.

Jordan Greer

The latest news on Brandon Ingram's toe injury

Here's what we know about Brandon Ingram's injury and his status with the Pelicans moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

The latest news on Anthony Davis' imminent return from injury

Here's what we know about Anthony Davis' injury and when to expect him back on the floor.

Gilbert McGregor

Regrading the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade one year later

Feb. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the deal that saw James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. How does that trade look today?

Stephen Noh

NBA Dunks of the Year: Top candidates from Ja Morant to Aaron Gordon

What has been the best dunk of the NBA season so far?

Kyle Irving

LeBron James joins Kobe Bryant in NBA record books with historic 40-point feat

LeBron James has now scored 40 points against every NBA team he's played against.

Benyam Kidane

The latest on Dyson Daniels' ankle injury

Daniels suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter against the Nuggets and did not return to the game.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Tuesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Tuesday's NBA slate, including picks for Cavaliers-Knicks, Wizards-Mavericks, and Clippers-Lakers.

BetQL

Lakers legend Magic Johnson weighs in on Rui Hachimura trade

Johnson said that Hachimura is going to "really help the Lakers on both ends of the court," adding that his length and size will make a difference defensively.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron and the Lakers deserve more respect in West's playoff race

As much pleasure as the internet has gotten from dunking on the Lakers' misfortunes over the last two seasons, now might be the time to start shifting the types of conversations being had about what's going on in Los Angeles.

Gilbert McGregor

What is NBA Rivals Week? Celtics vs. Lakers headlines list of marquee matchups

The NBA will debut its new "Rivals Week" from Tuesday, Jan. 24 to Saturday, Jan. 28.

Kyle Irving

How Breanna Stewart is looking to help fund WNBA charter travel

WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart is trying to impact the entire league before she makes her free agency decision

Kyle Irving

Why Rui Hachimura is a perfect fit on Lakers next to LeBron, AD

Rui Hachimura's presence on the Lakers should help address a number of the team's weaknesses, and also unlock much of his game that was being underutilized in Washington

Stephen Noh

Lakers land former top-10 pick to bolster wing depth

The Lakers will reportedly acquire Rui Hachimura from the Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.

Kyle Irving

Grading the Lakers move to acquire Rui Hachimura

How did each team fare in the deal? The Sporting News has trade grades for both the Lakers and Wizards below.

Gilbert McGregor

The latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo's knee injury

Here's everything we know about Antetokounmpo's injury and the latest news on when he may return.

Scott Rafferty

Steve Kerr defends choice to rest Steph Curry & other key players vs. Cavs

Despite being a game under .500, the Warriors decided to hold out Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and James Wiseman in Cleveland.

Gilbert McGregor

Steph Curry has a habit of draining half-court shots

The all-time 3-point leader drained a ridiculous half-court shot at the halftime buzzer against the Celtics. His latest puts him in the history books.

Micah Adams

How long is Christian Wood out?

Here's everything we know about Wood's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Jordan Greer

When does WNBA free agency start in 2023?

Multiple All-Stars will be looking for new deals this offseason, including Breanna Stewart, Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike.

Jordan Greer

Ranking the 10 WNBA free agents to keep an eye on

Gear up for what could be a busy WNBA offseason full of trades and major signings, as free agency opens on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Gilbert McGregor

Smush Parker describes challenging player-to-referee transition

"It's a harder journey to make it to the NBA as a referee than as a player," Parker told The Sporting News.

Stephen Noh

The latest update on Jaylen Brown's groin injury

How long will the Celtics be without their All-Star swingman?

Joseph Corr

Takeaways from final fan vote returns for 2023 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA revealed the third and final fan vote returns for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, Jan. 19, two days before voting comes to an end.

Gilbert McGregor

Latest fan vote results ahead of 2023 NBA All-Star Game

The fan vote accounts for 50 percent of the total vote to determine the starters for the NBA All-Star Game.

Jordan Greer

When you can expect All-Star starter and reserve reveals

Here's when you can expect both the starters and reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game to be announced.

Scott Rafferty

The good and bad from Stephen Curry since returning from injury

Since returning, Curry has averaged almost as many turnovers and fouls as assists while shooting just 31 percent from the 3-point line.

Scott Rafferty

Kevin Durant trade regret rankings: Where do Raptors, Suns land?

Which general managers should feel the deepest sense of regret when they see Kevin Durant in a Nets jersey?

Jordan Greer

How long is Suns forward Cameron Johnson out?

Here's everything we know about Johnson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Jordan Greer

NBA games are coming to the BBC

The BBC announced plans to broadcast nine games in the second half of the 2022-23 NBA season.

Scott Rafferty

Why Trae Young (probably) won't be an All-Star this season

While the Hawks guard has once again posted impressive counting stats, a deeper look at Young's play and the bigger picture in Atlanta shows why he may not be a participant in this year's festivities.

Jordan Greer

Can you name each father-son combo that LeBron James has faced?

Since making his debut in 2003, LeBron James has been a part of multiple eras — and generations — of NBA basketball. The fact holds true in more ways than one.

Gilbert McGregor

Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry is the modern Michael Jordan

The Washington crowd reigned down MVP chants for Stephen Curry as he turned in an impressive 41-point performance against the Wizards on MLK Day.

Benyam Kidane

NBA teams pay tribute on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

With nine games of NBA action, teams paid tribute to the great Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday.

Kyle Irving

The rise of Black executives in the NBA

Behind the scenes, there is a growing list of Black basketball operations executives that have risen to prominence in recent years, a trend that stands to continue in the years to come.

Gilbert McGregor

Jayson Tatum, Malcolm Brogdon discuss honor of playing on MLK Day

"He essentially gave somebody like myself an opportunity to live out my dream as well as people before me and all the kids after me," Jayson Tatum said of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy.

Gilbert McGregor

How Bill Russell inspired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to carry social justice torch

Russell inspired Abdul-Jabbar to be the best version of himself on the court — and, more importantly, a better man and advocate for civil rights.

Jordan Greer

Full list of players who become trade eligible on January 15

While most of the players who signed contracts in the offseason became trade eligible on Dec. 15, not all of them did. There's a small group of players who become trade eligible a month later.

Scott Rafferty

Ja Morant's poster dunk draws reactions from Kevin Durant, Twitter world

Ja Morant has delivered yet another highlight that has left the basketball world at a loss for words.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Saturday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Saturday's NBA slate, including picks for Bucks-Heat, Grizzlies-Pacers, and Celtics-Hornets.

Matthew Horner

Warriors dominate Alamodome game in front of record-breaking crowd

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Warriors vs. Spurs on Friday. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.

Jordan Greer

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Friday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Friday's NBA slate, including picks for Pelicans-Pistons, Warriors-Spurs, and Rockets-Kings.

BetQL

Jeremy Sochan's one-handed free throw, explained

Jeremy Sochan and the Spurs are playing the long game, and the early returns are encouraging.

Scott Rafferty

What we know about Paul George's hamstring 'tweak'

What's next for Paul George and what does his latest setback mean for the Clippers? Here is what we know about his injury and when he could return.

Gilbert McGregor

The latest on Chris Paul's hip injury

Here's everything we know about Chris Paul's injury and the latest news on when he may return.

Scott Rafferty

Why are Warriors, Spurs playing in Alamodome?

For the first time since the 2002 Western Conference Semifinals, San Antonio will play a game inside of the Alamodome.

Jordan Greer

Warriors vs. Spurs at Alamodome can make NBA history

Take a closer look at San Antonio's pursuit of history as well as a historical look back at some of the most-attended regular season games in NBA history.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Thursday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Thursday's NBA slate, including picks for Thunder-Sixers, Mavericks-Lakers, and Cavaliers-Trail Blazers.

BetQL

Key takeaways from second All-Star fan vote returns

LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still the leading vote-getters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.

Kyle Irving

What Luka, Mavericks can learn from LeBron's time with Cavaliers

If Doncic and Dallas continually come up short like James and Cleveland did in the mid-to-late 2000s, they could go down a similarly dark path.

Jordan Greer

How does Kevin Durant's injury impact Ben Simmons?

Now, with the Nets temporarily unable to rely on Durant's heroics, the spotlight on Simmons will get much brighter.

Jordan Greer

Morant signs jersey and sneakers for Grizzlies fan who had her signed ball stolen

Ja Morant put a smile on young Grizzlies fan Ellie Hughes' face after her autographed basketball was stolen at Monday night's game at FedEx Forum.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Wednesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Wednesday's NBA slate, including picks for Timberwolves-Pistons, Pacers-Knicks, and Spurs-Grizzlies.

BetQL

NBA awards predictions at halfway point: Who should be MVP?

The Sporting News' NBA experts make their award picks at the halfway point of the 2022-23 season.

Scott Rafferty

Should Bucks be concerned about Antetokounmpo's shooting regression?

Forget 3-pointers. Antetokounmpo hasn't been the same player from floater range and midrange so far this season.

Scott Rafferty

Nikola Jokic can win a 3rd straight MVP, and here's his path

Being in the conversation is obviously different from actually winning the award, but Nikola Jokic's path to going back-to-back-to-back is becoming clearer by the day.

Scott Rafferty

Mitchell receives warm welcome in return to Utah

Four months since being traded to the Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell made his first appearance in Utah tonight.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Tuesday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Tuesday's NBA slate, including picks for Suns-Warriors, Magic-Trail Blazers, and Pistons-76ers.

BetQL

The latest news on Stephen Curry's shoulder injury

What's next for Stephen Curry? Here's what we know about his injury and what it means for the Warriors moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

Donovan Mitchell already making Jazz regret trade with Cavaliers

Perhaps Mitchell needed a change in order to discover this version of himself, but Ainge and the Jazz must be wondering if they pulled the trigger too early.

Jordan Greer

Breaking down four best plays Steve Kerr has stolen from other coaches

Steve Kerr is one of the best in the league at taking things he sees and installing them into the Warriors' playbook.

Stephen Noh

Klay Thompson shows why patience is biggest key to turnaround

A recent turnover serves as the best example of how Klay Thompson has found his groove. Yes, you read that right — a turnover. Let me explain.

Scott Rafferty

Kevin Durant injury history timeline: Right MCL sprain adds to injury misfortune

Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL — his third lower-body injury in as many seasons.

Kyle Irving

The widespread impact of Kevin Durant's injury

Can the Nets survive the next few weeks without Kevin Durant? Let's take a closer look at the impact of his injury.

Scott Rafferty

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Saturday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Saturday's NBA slate, including picks for Pelicans-Mavericks, Magic-Warriors, and Lakers-Kings.

BetQL

Breaking down 3 reasons for NBA's scoring explosion

There isn't necessarily one single theory that explains the sudden surge, but rather a few factors involved.

Jordan Greer

LeBron James speaks candidly on approaching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record

After years of speculation, discussion and predictive models, LeBron James will soon surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

Gilbert McGregor

Which teams have scored the most points in a half?

Which teams have the highest-scoring halves in NBA history? Have a look back at the most prolific team performances in the first and second halves of an NBA game.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Friday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Friday's NBA slate, including picks for Trail Blazers-Pacers, Hornets-Bucks, and Nets-Pelicans.

BetQL

The latest on Bradley Beal's hamstring injury

Here is what we know about Bradley Beal's injury and what it means moving forward.

Scott Rafferty

Kevin Durant, Nets have the look of a real contender in the East

Less than two months ago, things were looking bleak for Brooklyn. Since then, Brooklyn has been the NBA's hottest team, using a recent surge to rise toward the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

Gilbert McGregor

Why NBA players roll ball on inbounds pass

Will the NBA consider changing the rule in order to eliminate these possessions?

Jordan Greer

NBA Betting Playbook: Best picks for Thursday

BetQL and The Sporting News bring you the top betting trends to know for Thursday's NBA slate, including picks for Celtics-Mavericks and Clippers-Nuggets.

BetQL

Takeaways from first All-Star fan vote returns

Dive into some of the biggest takeaways from the first fan vote returns for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.

Gilbert McGregor

Jayson Tatum vs. Luka Doncic: Who will be better in five years?

TSN's Kyle Irving and Scott Rafferty discuss which one of Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic will be better in five years.

Kyle Irving

Updated picks for starters in 2023 NBA All-Star Game

It's only been two weeks since we last did this exercise, but enough has changed to warrant an update.

Scott Rafferty

Draymond Green teases podcast return with 'I'm back' nod to Michael Jordan

The Warriors forward channeled Michael Jordan on Wednesday when he revealed that new podcast episodes were on the way.

Jordan Greer

Donovan Mitchell's 71, Kobe Bryant's 81 and the man who called both games

"Kobe had that sneer, that ferocious facial expression. Donovan has a different personality. He has a little bit of a joyful approach to the game, where Kobe was so immersed in every single play." — Chuck Swirsky

Stephen Noh

2023 is the year of Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama will likely hear his name called first overall at the 2023 NBA Draft in June, but for now, he's got plenty of unfinished business to handle in France's LNB Pro A league.

Gilbert McGregor

The Raptors are wasting another All-NBA season from Pascal Siakam

Who will step up and help Pascal Siakam save the Raptors' season?

Jordan Greer

LeBron James is still the NBA's greatest show

With the Lakers in Charlotte on Monday night, the 19,000-plus in attendance got to see what we've become accustomed to seeing from LeBron James over the past 20 years: basketball brilliance, sheer dominance, and the greatest show that the league has to offer.

Gilbert McGregor

Highest-scoring games of 2022-23 season: Donovan Mitchell tops list

Donovan Mitchell is currently sitting at the top of this season's leaderboard after he dropped 71 points in the Cavaliers' win over the Bulls.

Jordan Greer

How a controversial no-call led to Donovan Mitchell's 71-point game

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan claimed Mitchell should have been called for a lane violation that would have negated his historic 71-point game. Did the NBA Last Two Minutes Report agree?

Scott Rafferty

Is Rui Hachimura turning the corner for the Wizards?

Rui Hachimura has shown flashes of this type of production before, but he looks like he may have finally put everything together.

Stephen Noh

The latest on Russell Westbrook's foot injury

Here's everything we know about Westbrook's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Scott Rafferty

The latest news on Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury status

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the Bucks' game against the Wizards shortly before tip-off due to knee soreness.

Benyam Kidane

By The Numbers: Donovan Mitchell sets career-high with 71-point game

Mitchell became just the seventh player in NBA history to score 70 or more points in a single game.

Benyam Kidane

Ja Morant moves young Grizzlies fan to tears with special moment

It took Ja Morant less than one day in 2023 to make the entire year of a young Grizzlies fan.

Gilbert McGregor

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