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When is the 2022 NBA Draft Combine? Date, time, location & more to know

The 2022 NBA Draft Combine will begin on May 16th and end on May 22nd.

Kyle Irving

How many times has LeBron James missed the playoffs? Lakers on brink of elimination in 2021-22 season

LeBron James and the Lakers are two games back from the final spot in the Play-In Tournament with four games to play.

Kyle Irving

Today’s NBA playoffs clinching scenarios: Lakers facing elimination, multiple teams seeking postseason berths

While seedings are still up in the air in both conferences, multiple teams could earn postseason berths depending on the results of Tuesday's games.

Jordan Greer

NBA Draft 2022: Which prospects were the biggest risers and fallers in the NCAA Tournament?

The NCAA Tournament can be a big stage for prospects to raise their draft stock but it can also magnify their weaknesses. Which players were the biggest risers and fallers of this year's March Madness?

Kyle Irving

NBA Mock Draft 2022: Did Paolo Banchero reclaim No. 1 overall pick from Chet Holmgren after Final Four run in NCAA tournament?

With the NCAA Tournament behind us, which prospects boosted their value with a strong showing during March Madness?

Kyle Irving

Ranking the 30 best NBA players entering 2022 playoffs: Giannis or Durant for No. 1?

The 2021-22 NBA season is nearing the end and The Sporting News is back with an updated edition of our top 30 player rankings ahead of the NBA Playoffs.

Gilbert McGregor

Magic Johnson explains why Lakers' LeBron James should take blame for LA's roster construction

On Monday, Lakers legend Magic Johnson appeared on ESPN's "Get Up," where he spoke on what has gone wrong for his beloved team during its nightmarish season.

Gilbert McGregor

Sights and sounds: Heat guard Kyle Lowry honored by Raptors in return to Toronto

Kyle Lowry made his long-awaited return to Toronto on Sunday and the reception did not disappoint.

Kyle Irving

I tried to watch Duke stars Paolo Banchero, Trevor Keels and others like an NBA scout. It wasn't easy

Incorporating a few tips from an NBA scout, I watched Duke's Paolo Banchero, Mark Williams, AJ Griffin, Wendell Moore Jr., and Trevor Keels with an eagle eye during the Final Four.

Stephen Noh

Lakers playoff scenarios: Road to Western Conference Play-In Tournament, NBA Playoffs

The Lakers are suddenly in danger of missing the Western Conference Play-In Tournament with only six games remaining in the season.

Kyle Irving

Who is in the 2022 Basketball Hall of Fame class? Manu Ginobili, Tim Hardaway headline 13 honorees

The 2022 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class is headlined by Spurs legend Manu Ginobili and Warriors legend Tim Hardaway.

Kyle Irving

Ben Simmons files grievance with 76ers: Details including salary owed, total fines and timeline

Ben Simmons has reportedly filed a grievance to challenge nearly $20 million of salary withheld by the 76ers.

Kyle Irving

Is Lakers' LeBron James playing against the Pelicans?

The Lakers star has missed two straight games with a sprained ankle but will return on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans

Scott Rafferty

Championship DNA: Chris Paul, Devin Booker's clutch dominance separates Suns from other title hopefuls

The crunch-time heroics of Chris Paul and Devin Booker could be the key to the Suns not only making it back to the Finals but winning it all.

Scott Rafferty

Joel Embiid discusses Philadelphia 76ers fans frustration with Ben Simmons

Embiid said that he thought Philly fans 'didn't feel like they were heard' as they implored Simmons to improve his game and shoot the ball.

Benyam Kidane

ESPN awards Adam Schefter, Adrian Wojnarowski massive new deals: How much NFL, NBA insiders will make

The pair of newsbreakers signed multi-year deals with the network. Here's how much they're set to make.

Joe Rivera

Russell Westbrook gets into back-and-forth with reporter after Lakers fall out of Play-In picture

Frustrations continue to mount for Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, who have fallen out of the Western Conference Play-In picture with seven games remaining in the regular season.

Gilbert McGregor

How does Robert Williams' injury impact the NBA Playoffs? Repercussions of Celtics center's absence

Robert Williams was a key component to the Celtics' midseason turnaround, anchoring what became the best defense in the NBA. The rising center suffered a torn meniscus on Sunday and is now in danger of missing the entire 2022 NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

Has Celtics' Jayson Tatum finally ascended to superstardom?

After years of promise, Jayson Tatum has finally delivered the type of performances that can elevate him to superstar status in the NBA, but it's in the playoffs that Tatum will really have his chance to truly ascend to that level.

Nick Metallinos

The Heat will go as far as All-Star forward Jimmy Butler can take them

Two seasons ago, Jimmy Butler carried the Heat to the NBA Finals and went toe-to-toe with LeBron James on the league's biggest stage. Will we see that version of Butler in this year's NBA Playoffs?

Kyle Irving

NBA Western Conference tiers: Suns in class of their own but Grizzlies, Warriors among looming threats

With the playoffs looming TSN tiers the 11 teams in contention to qualify for the playoffs in the Western Conference.

Gilbert McGregor

Giannis Antetokounmpo's game-saving block vs. 76ers adds to growing list of times he's rescued the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo's game-saving block for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Philadelphia 76ers was just the latest of a number of times the Greek Freak has rescued his team with his defensive prowess.

Nick Metallinos

When is the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery? TV channel, odds & more to watch pick order reveal

Here is a guide to everything you need to know about the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, including the TV channel, start time and every team's percentage odds to win the No. 1 overall pick.

Ananth Pandian

When is the 2022 NBA Draft? Date, time, location, pick order & more to know

Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 NBA Draft, including how to watch the event live.

Kyle Irving

Leading contenders for NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Breaking down wide open awards race

Like MVP, this season's DPOY race is going to go down to the wire with a number of players deserving recognition.

Scott Rafferty

How 50-point performances became commonplace during NBA's historic month

Six players. Eight 50-point performances. While no two 50-point games are alike, there are a few common threads that connect these performances from a historic month of March.

Gilbert McGregor

Is LeBron James the greatest scorer of all-time? Debating the King's case amongst the NBA's all-time great bucket getters

Barring injury, LeBron James will eventually pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. But looking beyond career point totals, how does The King stack up with Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Kevin Durant?

Micah Adams

Giannis' 50-point masterpiece secures 2021 NBA title

In the potential title-clincher, the Greek Freak came up huge by scoring 50 and leading the franchise a 105-98 Game 6 win. Thus, leading them to just their second title in franchise history and first in 50 years.

Micah Adams

Most memorable moments on MLK Day

There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Kyle Irving

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