Unfortunately for Ball and the Bulls, the former No. 2 overall pick just hasn't been able to stay healthy.
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Here's everything we know about Randle's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
McCollum, Williamson and Brandon Ingram only played in 10 games together this season.
Will the Bulls or Heat meet the Bucks in the first round? Here's a breakdown of the Play-In Tournament matchup.
The current level of parity in the NBA means the difference between a deep run and an early exit could be a star's performance.
Here's everything we know about Williamson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
"In 2020, I was ready to walk away from the game," Antetokounmpo said. "I had that conversation — yes — with the front office."
Which team will survive what should be an exciting series and advance to the conference semifinals? Let's break down the first-round matchup between the Lakers and Grizzlies.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect from the 2023 Play-In Tournament, including a bracket and schedule for upcoming games.
All 30 NBA teams will play on the final day of the regular season.
Instead of going all out to win and keep their Play-In hopes alive, the Mavericks sat several key players and limited Luka Doncic to 13 minutes of action.
With only two days left in the 2022-23 regular season, the Lakers find themselves in the middle of a chaotic Western Conference playoff race.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
The Mavericks are just 5-11 when Irving plays with Doncic and 8-12 overall.
Why is Johnson so interested in jumping to the NFL? And how much will it cost to buy the team?
The Suns star and TNT analyst have traded barbs throughout their careers with arguments largely centered around Durant's decision to join a loaded Warriors team in 2016.
Here is everything you need to know about Suns vs. Nuggets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The primary uniforms on a blue court may look odd, but the switch certainly hasn't impacted the Bucks' level of play.
Affleck, who directed the movie in addition to playing Nike founder Phil Knight, explained why Jordan is a "presence" rather than a central figure.
Warriors forward Draymond Green expressed his frustration on social media, sending out a series of tweets on Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday, the Hall of Fame revealed the Class of 2023, which includes some of the biggest names in hoops history.
With each team down to the final games on their regular season schedules, there are several playoff and Play-In Tournament berths still up for grabs.
The Hall of Famer still takes issue with how he was portrayed in "The Last Dance," the popular ESPN documentary series that debuted in 2020.
Here is everything you need to know about Pelicans vs. Nuggets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here's everything we know about Gilgeous-Alexander's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
While James occasionally flirted with the idea of tossing his hat into the ring early in his career, he will eventually retire without making an appearance during All-Star Saturday Night.
Ben Simmons' first full season with the Nets has come to a disappointing end. How does he fit into Brooklyn's future plans?
On his first attempt of the evening, Bronny threw down an impressive reverse windmill, eliciting a strong reaction from the crowd.
Here is how you can watch the 2023 McDonald's All-American game even if you don't have a standard cable package.
The Sierra Canyon guard has the talent, name recognition and social media following that brands desire.
James' final chance to entertain a crowd as an amateur athlete came on March 26, 2003, when he participated in the McDonald's All-American Game.
Here is everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Warriors, including TV and streaming options for the game.
In a season filled with high-scoring performances and consistent individual brilliance, three players have separated themselves from the rest of the field in the NBA MVP race.
Watanabe could be seen donning Ohtani's Angels jersey outside of the Nets' locker room.
Reed may be gone, but his legacy — and those Game 7 highlights — will live on forever.
Reaves has been a revelation over the last few weeks, increasing his production and helping the Lakers avoid a huge drop in the Western Conference standings.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Irving didn't seem interested in accepting Brooks' jersey, turning the swap into a giveaway.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Kings, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The final day of the regular season is fast approaching, yet there is still much to be decided in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament race.
Here's everything we know about Edwards' injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here's everything we know about Irving's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Hawks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
While Leonard did need time to recover from multiple surgeries, an off-the-court incident also played a massive role in his two-year hiatus.
Here is everything you need to know about Suns vs. Magic, including TV and streaming options for the game.
While there are several college players who could be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, a few of the top youngsters in this class won't be participating in March Madness.
Here's everything we know about Ja Morant's situation, including the latest details on his status with the Grizzlies.
Did Pierce or Jefferson win this post-retirement beef? Let's take a look at the evidence.
Wiggins isn't nearly as important to the team as Curry, but his value can't be overlooked.
You would think that, after capturing two MVP awards and four Larry O'Brien trophies, Curry would have left a 2014 playoff series way behind him. Well, it turns out that loss is still a source of motivation.
Here's everything we know about Murray's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here is everything you need to know about Suns vs. Warriors, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Knicks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies got the last word after routing the Warriors by 21 on national TV.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
"I think he'll be proud, and he was looking forward to this moment," Gasol said.
Since the calendar flipped to 2023, Leonard's stats are up across the board and in line with what he produced during his championship run in Toronto.
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Pelicans, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Golden State managed to at least give Curry a fighting chance to lead another deep postseason run — and that is a scary thought for the rest of the West.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
"He's gonna return, and he's gonna be a better person," Rose said.
Westbrook still qualifies as a candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award because the official rule is that a player only needs to come off the bench more than he starts.
With a 139-117 victory over Orlando on Wednesday, Milwaukee pushed its streak to 16 games and surged into first place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Nets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The biggest threat to the Sixers' future success could be one of Harden's old teams.
Aside from the fact that Chamberlain hit 100 points, what do you really know about his historic game? Let's go back 60 years to learn more about Chamberlain's performance.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
On the 61st anniversary of Chamberlain's 100-point performance, The Sporting News staff selected a few players capable of challenging that hallowed record. Let's run through our picks.
More details have emerged regarding Ja Morant's alleged assault of a minor during a pickup basketball game at the Grizzlies star's home.
In the middle of a Jan. 20 contest in Los Angeles, Grizzlies players and Ja Morant's father, Tee, exchanged words with the Fox Sports personality.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Cavaliers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
During an appearance on Monday night's edition of "The Daily Show," Antetokounmpo received some pointers from Minhaj, a former correspondent who is serving as the guest host of the show this week.
Here is everything you need to know about Suns vs. Bucks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Earning a postseason berth will be no easy task, as the Lakers were sitting in 13th place in the Western Conference standings before the All-Star break.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Celtics vs. 76ers on Saturday. Check out all of the highlights you may have missed right here.
Here's a breakdown of the NBA Play-In Tournament race, including the projected matchups in each conference and an explanation of the tournament format.
Here is everything you need to know about 76ers vs. Celtics, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The Delaware Blue Coats, the G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, are benefiting in a major way from Mac McClung's outstanding performance at the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Love will search for a new team that can offer him a better opportunity to contribute down the final stretch of the regular season and during a potential playoff run.
Here's a breakdown of the NBA All-Star Game format so you can easily follow along during the live broadcast.
Ahead of this year's All-Star Game, let's take a look back at Russell's history in the annual event, starting with the 1958 contest.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 All-Star Game, including streaming options and a breakdown of the format.
Brown named a player who only earned two All-Star selections in his career but undoubtedly made an incredible impact on his way to the Hall of Fame.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from the 2023 Rising Stars Challenge on Friday. Checked out all of the action you may have missed right here.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from the 2023 Celebrity Game on Friday. Checked out all of the action you may have missed right here.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 3-Point Contest, including TV and streaming options for All-Star Weekend.
There will be a total of five judges at the 2023 Slam Dunk Contest.
Which players will be looking to steal the show this weekend? Here's a breakdown of the major All-Star events and participants involved.
Here's everything we know about Embiid's status ahead of All-Star Weekend.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Pelicans, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Celtics, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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.
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.
Durant, Irving and Harden played a grand total of 16 games together.
Los Angeles revamped its roster on Thursday, executing deals that brought back multiple rotation pieces without costing the franchise all of its draft capital.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Bucks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
James Wiseman's tenure with the Warriors is over after just 60 games.
The Nets are sending Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for multiple players and draft picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Ahead of this year's festivities, the "NBA on TNT" crew will reveal the starters and reserves from each conference.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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.
Exactly one year after his first retirement announcement, the Buccaneers quarterback revealed in a video posted from his official Twitter account that he is calling it quits "for good."
Watanabe has gone head-to-head with James twice, winning matchups in 2020 and 2021.
Here is everything you need to know about Trail Blazers vs. Hawks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Bucks vs. Pelicans, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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?
"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.
Here is everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Spurs, including TV and streaming options for the game.
James' exasperation was visible during and after the Lakers' 133-115 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday night.
Here is everything you need to know about Nets vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The Warriors and Lakers are once again the two most popular teams in the league in terms of NBA store sales, and their star players are leading the way.
Here's everything we know about Wood's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Multiple All-Stars will be looking for new deals this offseason, including Breanna Stewart, Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The fan vote accounts for 50 percent of the total vote to determine the starters for the NBA All-Star Game.
Which general managers should feel the deepest sense of regret when they see Kevin Durant in a Nets jersey?
Here's everything we know about Johnson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
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.
Looking for a way to watch the celebration in Washington? Here is everything you need to know about Golden State's White House visit.
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.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Spurs, including TV and streaming options for the game.
For the first time since the 2002 Western Conference Semifinals, San Antonio will play a game inside of the Alamodome.
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.
Now, with the Nets temporarily unable to rely on Durant's heroics, the spotlight on Simmons will get much brighter.
Here is everything you need to know about Nuggets vs. Suns, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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.
There isn't necessarily one single theory that explains the sudden surge, but rather a few factors involved.
Will the NBA consider changing the rule in order to eliminate these possessions?
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Nuggets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The Warriors forward channeled Michael Jordan on Wednesday when he revealed that new podcast episodes were on the way.
Who will step up and help Pascal Siakam save the Raptors' season?
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.
James Harden has shown why 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey was so eager to place the 10-time All-Star alongside Joel Embiid.
Before the calendar flips to 20223, let's hit the pause button and appreciate 12 wildly entertaining months of basketball action.
On July 8, 2010, LeBron James changed the landscape of the NBA for years to come with a few simple words.
If James once again earns an All-Star nod, he would tie Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most All-Star selections in NBA history.
During Monday's edition of "First Take," the ESPN analyst made a comment about Ibaka's age that the Bucks forward clearly didn't appreciate.
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Knicks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Nets vs. Cavaliers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Lakers vs. Mavericks on Christmas Day. Check out the best highlights from James' performance right here.
Could James Harden rejoin the Rockets in free agency?
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Bucks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here's everything we know about Butler's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Ranking the NBA's best players seems like an impossible task, but The Sporting News' Global NBA staff took its best shot at sorting out the talent across the league.
Rival executives reportedly believe Trae Young could be the next big name to request a trade.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Nets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Kevin Durant, who once seemed destined to leave Brooklyn, has been the driving force behind Brooklyn's surge.
Here's how NBA fans can participate in the All-Star voting process.
Ja Morant and his teammates were stunned by the referee's decision.
Here is everything you need to know about Pelicans vs. Suns, including TV and streaming options for the game.
"I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going," Griner said.
While Russell Westbrook has been a convenient scapegoat for fans and media members — and yes, we'll talk about him — the Lakers' top two players also deserve some blame here.
The Sporting News NBA.com staff takes a look at four potential trades they'd like to see happen before the Feb. 9 trade deadline.
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Bucks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Timberwolves, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Before you shift your attention to the new East Los Angeles College roster, you may be wondering what happened to the stars of Season 1.
Doncic is one of only two players in the NBA currently averaging more points per game (33.1) than Gilgeous-Alexander (31.2).
Here's everything we know about Cunningham's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here is everything you need to know about Patriots vs. Cardinals, including TV and streaming options for the "Monday Night Football" game.
Here is everything you need to know about Patriots vs. Cardinals, including TV and streaming options for the game.
James called the death of Wahl a "tragic loss."
Through 24 games, P.J. Tucker has been a glaring weak spot even when accounting for his limited offensive role.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Brittney Griner was finally able to return to the United States on Thursday, Dec. 8, after she spent nearly 10 months in Russia.
Griner was detained in February after the Russian Federal Customs Service claimed it found hashish oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.
What is Griner's status? And how has the U.S. government approached her detainment amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine?
Here's everything we know about Leonard's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
The Cavaliers shocked the rest of the NBA world by officially acquiring Donovan Mitchell on Sept. 3, ending the Knicks' hopes of bringing an All-Star guard to "The Big Apple."
LeBron James has passed Magic Johnson to move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time assist list.
With James surpassing the assists mark set by one of his basketball idols, the question needs to be asked: Is LeBron or Magic the better passer?
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From the players on the court to the decision-makers in the front office, the pressure is on the Lakers to find a path to relevance.
The Nets and Anti-Defamation League are among the groups calling for Amazon to either remove "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" from its platform or add an explanation about the antisemitic content.
Powered by strong performances from Haliburton and Sabonis, the Pacers and Kings find themselves ahead of a few marquee franchises in the early-season standings.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here's everything we know about Morant's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Sixers big man Montrezl Harrell didn't appreciate an opposing player returning to the floor after the final buzzer, and a bizarre scene unfolded at the Wells Fargo Center.
Embiid was lucky to avoid an ejection in the third quarter of Friday night's game.
While there is still time for the Warriors to rediscover their golden form, it's impossible to completely ignore the warning signs.
