The Mavericks have landed Grant Williams from the Celtics in a three-team sign-and-trade deal involving the Spurs.
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Draymond Green jumped on Paul George's "Podcast P Show" and talked about wavering confidence in the NBA and how it relates to Ben Simmons.
The Nets have moved Patty Mills in a deal that could involve as many as five teams.
The Suns were limited by the salary cap, but they still found a way to put some pieces around their star core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton.
The Celtics wasted no time in locking up Kristaps Porzingis, signing the 27-year-old to a two-year, $60 million contract extension.
Now that the 2023 NBA Draft has passed, let's take a look ahead at prospects to watch in next year's draft class.
The 2023 NBA Draft has come to a close and it's time to hand out grades for the best and worst performances.
The Celtics were busy on draft night, pulling off a string of trades for future draft capital.
The Sporting News had you covered with live grades from every pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft.
The 2023 NBA Draft is upon us. Who will be selected after Victor Wembanyama goes No. 1 overall?
Arkansas freshman Anthony Black is a 6-7 playmaking point guard who has drawn comparisons to Aussie star Josh Giddey, and the 19-year-old is buying into that hype.
Victor Wembanyama had a historic season with Metropolitans 92, earning LNB Pro A's MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Best Young Player awards.
Victor Wembanyama is the future in San Antonio, but he faces astronomical expectations set by his predecessors, David Robinson and Tim Duncan.
With the 2023 NBA Draft just days away, take a look at our final Big Board.
The NBA places a premium on perimeter shooting, and that's why all of these prospects are projected to be drafted.
Victor Wembanyama measures at a towering height of 7-foot-5. Does that make him the tallest No. 1 overall pick in NBA Draft history?
With the NBA Draft always coming on the heels of the NBA Playoffs, the importance of 3-point shooting and defense is always heightened.
The center position is by far the weakest of the 2023 NBA Draft class. Who ranks in the top five after projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama?
Nikola Jokic just concluded an incredible run in the NBA Playoffs, leading the Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history. Where does this achievement place him among the greatest players to ever play the game?
The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans are interested in acquiring a top pick and selecting G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson. What could New Orleans offer to Charlotte for the No. 2 pick?
The NBA Finals have come to a close, meaning the 2023 NBA Draft is the next tentpole event on the calendar.
The Heat have fallen to the Nuggets in five games in the 2023 NBA Finals.
Tyler Herro suffered a right hand injury in Game 1 of the first round against the Bucks. Could he make a return for the Heat in the NBA Finals?
Jamal Murray didn't have it going as a scorer and Nikola Jokic delt with foul trouble, but Aaron Gordon stepped up for the Nuggets with his signature Finals performance to put Denver one win away from a championship.
Christian Braun made a name for himself in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Which upperclassmen in the 2023 NBA Draft could make a similar impact for a contender?
Jamal Murray signed a five-year, $170 million max extension with the Nuggets back in 2019.
Nikola Jokic recorded the first 30-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in NBA Finals history as the Nuggets defeated the Heat in Game 3.
Nikola Jokic continues to rack up triple-doubles, achieving the feat again in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
It should come as no surprise that two of the greatest playmakers in NBA history have the most triple-doubles on the Finals stage.
The Suns are reportedly weighing their options to trade or waive 12-time All-Star Chris Paul. Where could the future Hall of Famer end up next?
The recent trade rumor of Kyrie Irving trying to recruit LeBron James to the Mavericks has fans wondering how contract buyouts work in the NBA.
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had a viral quote that shut down the idea of turning Nikola Jokic "into a scorer" in Game 2, but was that Miami's strategy?
Michael Porter Jr. was limited to just three games in college due to a major back injury. Concerns about his long-term health nearly saw him fall out of the lottery in the 2018 NBA Draft.
The Heat are just the second No. 8 seed in NBA history to reach the Finals. Who was the first?
The Heat are in the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons, while the Nuggets are making their NBA Finals debut as a franchise.
During his one year at Kentucky, Jamal Murray impressed scouts enough to be selected with a top 10 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
What does history say about the team that wins Game 1 of the NBA Finals?
The Celtics were blown out at home in Game 7 after batting back from a 3-0 deficit against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. What's next after the preseason title favorites came up short of expectations?
The Celtics are on the brink of making NBA history as the first team to ever overcome a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series and it's giving the entire city of Boston flashbacks.
Derrick White's miraculous game-winning buzzer-beater in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals had us wondering: How many game-winning buzzer-beaters have there been in NBA Playoffs history?
The Celtics nearly saw their 3-0 comeback hopes fall apart late in the fourth quarter. Derrick White swooped in with a buzzer-beating putback to save their season.
Brogdon has reportedly been dealing with a torn tendon in his right arm leading from his elbow to his forearm since Game 1.
The Celtics are starting to swing the momentum in the Eastern Conference Finals, taking Games 4 and 5 to force a Game 6 in Miami.
LeBron James and the Lakers have been swept out of the playoffs by the Nuggets. How many times has he been swept and where does it stack up against Michael Jordan?
The NBA renamed the Western Conference Finals champion trophy after the great Oscar Robertson.
Grant Williams knocked down a 3-pointer to give the Celtics a nine-point lead with just over six minutes remaining. But his trash talk to Jimmy Butler poked the bear, sparking Miami's fourth-quarter comeback.
LeBron James fumbled a fast break opportunity in the second quarter of Game 2 against the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. The internet, of course, had a field day.
LeBron James went down with an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Nuggets. He didn't leave the game, but the Lakers star was hobbled.
The Heat are rolling through the NBA Playoffs with an unprecedented roster that includes seven undrafted players. Where would the likes of Max Strus, Caleb Martin, Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson go now in a re-draft?
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was not happy about the narratives so far in the Western Conference Finals. He expressed displeasure before and after Game 2.
The Trail Blazers ended up with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Will they keep the pick and draft for the future or trade the pick to build around Damian Lillard?
The Spurs have won the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery and are in line to select Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.
There's far more to this year's draft than just Victor Wembanyama. To help you get ready for the NBA Draft Lottery, we ranked the top 60 prospects in this year's class from the biggest college stars to the best international players.
The Spurs have officially won the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery and Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is sure to be French phenom Victor Wembanyama. Who will go No. 2?
The 2023 NBA Draft is much deeper than its Victor Wembanyama headliner.
The 2023 NBA Draft is loaded with high-upside forwards who can shoot and defend.
The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery is upon us and it's one of the most important in the history of the league.
Below you can find the complete list of representatives for each team at the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery.
The NBA has revealed the full list of participants invited to the 2023 NBA Draft Combine.
Before these storied franchises go head-to-head in a Game 7 for a record-extending ninth time on Sunday, let's take a look at how the stars have performed when the series is on the line.
Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable for Game 6 against the Lakers with fractured cartilage around his ribs.
Jayson Tatum entered the fourth quarter with just three points on 1-for-13 shooting from the field. He went on to single-handedly outscore the entire 76ers team in the final frame to force a Game 7.
ESPN announcer Mark Jackson was the only media member who did not give All-Star center Nikola Jokic a top-five vote for the 2023 NBA MVP award.
Celtics stakeholders were anxiously awaiting the reveal of the 2022-23 All-NBA Teams as the results potentially hold major implications for franchise cornerstone Jaylen Brown's future.
The Celtics were routed by the 76ers at home in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to fall down 3-2 in the series. This isn't unfamiliar territory as Boston faces the same deficit as it did during its 2022 NBA Finals run.
The Celtics are considered the favorites to win the 2023 NBA championship, but they continue to stand in their own way.
Magic Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero headlines the list of All-Rookie First and Second Team members.
Bronny James took to Instagram to announce his commitment to the University of Southern California.
Celtics center Robert Williams suffered a forearm injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3.
Klay Thompson exploded for 30 points with eight 3-pointers as the Warriors routed the Lakers by 27 points.
Klay Thompson caught fire to lead the Warriors to a win over the Lakers in Game 2, leading all scorers with 30 points.
Joel Embiid played through a sprained right LCL in Game 2 against the Celtics. After the loss, he spoke on how his knee felt in his first game back.
Marcus Smart suffered a chest contusion in Game 1 against the 76ers. Will he be available for the Celtics in Game 2?
For a record-extending fifth consecutive year, the NBA MVP is not from the United States.
Anthony Davis was expected to be the biggest key for the Lakers in their series with the Warriors. In Game 1, he stepped up to the task and made franchise history.
The Knicks have donned a No. 19 patch since the passing of Hall of Famer Willis Reed.
Jimmy Butler suffered a right ankle injury in Game 1, but he elected to finish out the contest. Will he be available for Game 2?
Klay Thompson comes from a family of athletes, from his NBA-champion father to his professional baseball-playing youngest brother.
Stephen Curry had social media buzzing after going for a record-breaking 50 points in Game 7 against the Kings.
The Sporting News tracked the live score and highlights from the Warriors vs. Kings Game 7 thriller.
Julius Randle went to the locker room in the second quarter of Game 5 after re-injuring his left ankle.
The Grizzlies came up short of their goal again, falling to the Lakers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
The Lakers won the NBA championship in 2020, but the entire postseason was played in the Disney Bubble. When was the last time they won a non-bubble playoff series?
The Rockets have hired former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. During his introductory press conference, he apologized for how his tenure ended in Boston.
The Clippers have been eliminated from the 2023 NBA Playoffs after falling to the Suns in five games.
LeBron James came up clutch with a game-tying layup to force overtime before closing out the Grizzlies in Game 4.
Jimmy Butler put together one of the best playoff performances in Heat history to give Miami a 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seed Bucks.
Only seven players in NBA history have multiple 50-point playoff games.
After falling into a 3-0 hole, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made a promise that the series wasn't over. He upheld that promise by leading Minnesota to a win in Game 4.
This is your one-stop shop for the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Stephen Curry's late timeout technical foul gave the Kings a chance to steal Game 4 on the road but the Warriors came up with a stop on the final possession to tie the series 2-2.
Stephen Curry went nuclear for 36 points to lead the Warriors over the Kings in Game 3. During his postgame interview, he stood up for suspended teammate Draymond Green.
The 76ers and Nets players and coaches had plenty to say after a chaotic Game 3.
James Harden was ejected after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for an incidental low blow in Game 3 vs. the Nets. Did the referees get it right?
Flagrant fouls have been a trending topic in the 2023 NBA Playoffs already. What is the difference between a Flagrant 1 and Flagrant 2 foul?
Kawhi Leonard is once again dealing with an injury in the NBA Playoffs. Take a look at the lengthy injury history for the superstar forward.
After dropping Game 1 at home, the Suns got back to business in Game 2, torching the Clippers from the midrange.
Mr. Whammy has become a Nets icon, and his methods appear to be working.
The Grizzlies will be without All-Star guard Ja Morant after re-injuring his right hand in Game 1 against the Lakers.
Domantas Sabonis will undergo an X-ray of his ribs and lungs after Draymond Green stepped on his torso in an altercation.
If you're wondering about the "Honey" script on the Clippers' jerseys, you've come to the right place.
Josh Hart is listed as doubtful for Game 2 with a left ankle sprain.
Ja Morant took an awkward fall on his right hand in the fourth quarter of Game 1 vs. the Lakers. He exited the game and did not return.
Only 8% of teams to trail 2-0 in a best-of-7 series have come back to win. Can the Warriors dig out of their massive 2-0 hole against the Kings?
Tyrese Maxey went off for 33 points in front of his Kentucky head coach, John Calipari. His performance adds to the list of Kentucky guards showing out in the NBA Playoffs.
The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery odds are set now that the Play-In Tournament is over and the tiebreakers have been decided.
In 2018, Mikal Bridges was drafted by his hometown team and first-round opponent, the 76ers. He was traded from Philadelphia to Phoenix on draft night.
Heat star Tyler Herro suffered a broken right hand in Game 1.
Austin Reaves came up clutch in his NBA Playoffs debut, scoring 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to put away the Grizzlies.
Ben Simmons has been sidelined since before the All-Star break with a knee and back injury.
Why did Stephen Curry start wearing a shooting sleeve that covers his entire shoulder midway through the season? The Sporting News takes a deeper dive.
The winner of Timberwolves vs. Thunder will claim the No. 8 seed in the West and a first-round date with the No. 1 seed Nuggets.
A.J. Johnson, a five-star recruit and the No. 15 ranked prospect in the class of 2023, has decommitted from Texas and will head to Australia's NBL to play for the Illawarra Hawks.
The nation is still awaiting Bronny James' college decision. When will the NBA superstar's son make his commitment?
The Hawks' Play-In Tournament win over the Heat sets up a first-round date with the No. 2 seed Celtics.
You can find everything you need to know about the NBA's Play-In Tournament here.
The Pelicans emerged from the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the NBA Playoffs last year. Can they do it again against a young and feisty Thunder squad?
With March Madness and the NBA regular season coming to a close, all eyes shift to the NBA Draft Lottery and NBA Draft.
The No. 7 seed Lakers will host the No. 8 seed Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the Play-In Game.
Tempers flared between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson during a Timberwolves timeout.
With the exception of the Play-In Tournament, the bracket is set for the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
The 2022-23 regular season has come to a close and the NBA Draft Lottery odds are set.
The Nike Hoop Summit is underway in Portland, Ore., where the world's best high school players gather to display their skills.
Jordans have been a staple of the NBA since the debut of the Air Jordan I in 1985.
With the NCAA Tournament coming to a close, all focus shifts to the NBA Draft Lottery and NBA Draft.
UConn 7-footer Donovan Clingan has made a major impact on UConn's run to the Final Four in limited minutes. Will he declare for the 2023 NBA Draft after the season is over?
Jordan Hawkins' perimeter shooting has been a key catalyst in UConn's run to the Final Four. Will the Huskies wing be a lottery pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?
After Patrick Beverley hit LeBron James with the "too small" taunt over the weekend, Austin Reaves had his teammate's back on Wednesday.
Kyrie Irving had an honest response when he was asked about the Mavericks' playoff chances following their loss to the 76ers on Wednesday.
Bronny James isn't the second coming of LeBron, but he's still a very talented prospect with the physical tools, skills and basketball intelligence to succeed at all levels.
Damian Lillard has been playing through a calf injury but according to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Trail Blazers are considering shutting down the star guard for the rest of the season.
The 2023 McDonald's All American game is set for Tuesday, March 28 in Houston.
The 2023 McDonald's All American Game is set to take place in Houston on Tuesday, March 28.
LeBron James made his return from a foot injury against the Bulls on Sunday, coming off the bench for the second time in his career.
Drew Timme is a three-time All-American and has dominated college basketball for four seasons now. Why isn't the Gonzaga star a projected first-round pick in the NBA Draft?
Houston's Jarace Walker is making a strong case to go in the top five of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. was a second-team All-American and Pac-12 Player of the Year. Will the UCLA star be a first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?
Nick Smith Jr. is the classic case of production vs. potential when it comes to evaluating NBA prospects. Despite struggling in the midst of a nagging knee injury, NBA scouts still view Smith Jr. as a potential lottery pick in 2023. Here's why.
Freshman guard Anthony Black has skyrocketed up NBA draft boards. See why the 6-foot-7 playmaker projects as a possible lottery pick in 2023.
With plenty of upsets in the opening week of March Madness, who are the best remaining 2023 NBA Draft prospects still dancing in the Sweet 16?
Brandon Miller was held scoreless in the Crimson Tide's first-round blowout win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi before rebounding against Maryland. Tide coach Nate Oats said Miller has been dealing with a groin injury from the SEC Tournament.
Zach Edey has dominated college basketball all season and is a lock for National Player of the Year. Why isn't he a projected first-round NBA Draft pick?
Brandon Miller has emerged as the consensus top prospect in college basketball. What would the Alabama star bring to an NBA team?
Kansas star freshman Gradey Dick is one of the best shooters in this year's draft class. What else would he bring to an NBA team that selects him?
March Madness is the brightest stage the NCAA has to offer for NBA prospects. Which players can help their draft stock with strong tournament performances?
Ja Morant is currently away from the Grizzlies as the NBA investigates a video of the star guard with what appeared to be a gun on Instagram Live.
Filling in as a starter for Ja Morant, Tyus Jones went for 22 points and 11 assists to lead the Grizzlies over the Warriors.
"The truth is, on this particular night, James was the fourth-best player on the floor when Sierra Canyon needed him to be the best." Sporting News was on-site at Bronny's last high school game. This is what we learned.
Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns have a little bit of history, but will they be available for Thursday's game between the 76ers and Timberwolves?
Robert Williams III suffered a left hamstring injury in the Celtics' loss to the Nets on March 3.
Ben Simmons has been dealing with left knee soreness since the end of January.
The Nets' "Big Three" of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden turned into one of the biggest "what ifs" in NBA history.
Kevin Durant suffered a knee injury in a game against the Heat on Jan. 8 and did not return to the contest.
LeBron James is expected to miss an indefinite period of time with a right foot injury. Can Anthony Davis and the new trade deadline additions step up to save the Lakers' season?
The Kings and Clippers combined for 351 points as Sacramento defeated LA in a double-overtime thriller on Friday.
Russell Westbrook went for a double-double of 17 points and 14 assists in his Clippers debut.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has suffered another injury setback in his first game out of the All-Star break.
With the NBA entering the unofficial second half of the season and March Madness right around the corner, it's time to take stock on the 2023 NBA Draft class.
Jayson Tatum scored an All-Star Game record 55 points to lead Team Giannis over Team LeBron.
Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record with 55 points, which earned him the Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP honor.
NBA Twitter reacts to Burna Boy, Tems and Rena's halftime performance at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
For the first time in NBA All-Star history, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo drafted their teams school-yard style before the game.
The NBA switched to the "Elam Ending" format for the All-Star Game back in 2020 and it has been a hit ever since. But what is an Elam Ending?
Who is competing in the skills competitions on NBA All-Star weekend Saturday night?
There have been 86 perfect scores in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history.
Here, you can find all the players participating in NBA All-Star Weekend's Saturday festivities.
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.
The trade deadline has passed but not before some blockbuster deals were made. Take a look at every trade made before the buzzer.
The 2023 NBA trade deadline is upon us, set for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. ET.
Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.
After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
The Lakers will send Russell Westbrook to the Jazz in a three-team trade with the Timberwolves.
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.
Aussie star Josh Giddey was happy to be a part of NBA history when LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record against the Thunder.
NBA legend Pau Gasol selected Magic star forward Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Rising Stars draft.
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.
The NBA announced the reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday. Who just missed the cut?
Tyrese Haliburton left the arena on crutches after the Pacers' loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 11.
The Warriors have had "internal discussions" about 76ers wing Matisse Thybulle, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey.
With Kevin Durant out of the lineup, Kyrie Irving has caught fire to keep the Nets afloat.
LeBron James has passed Mark Jackson and Steve Nash to climb into the top five on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard.
The NBA announced the player pool for the Rising Stars Game at 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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.
On the three-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, NBA players and teams paid tribute to the Black Mamba.
What has been the best dunk of the NBA season so far?
The NBA will debut its new "Rivals Week" from Tuesday, Jan. 24 to Saturday, Jan. 28.
The Lakers will reportedly acquire Rui Hachimura from the Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.
With nine games of NBA action, teams paid tribute to the great Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday.
Philadelphia dismissed Doug Pederson after the 2020 season. The Eagles finished last in the NFC East with a 4-11-1 record that year.
Josh Giddey has found his doppelgänger in Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still the leading vote-getters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL — his third lower-body injury in as many seasons.
TSN's Kyle Irving and Scott Rafferty discuss which one of Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic will be better in five years.
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Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are two of the most electrifying young players in the NBA today, but should Morant have been selected No. 1 over Williamson in 2019?
On his 38th birthday, LeBron James delivered one of his best games of the season in a win over the Hawks.
Who will be the 30 best players in the NBA five years from now? The debate isn't an easy one but one thing is for certain — the future of the league is in good hands.
Luka Doncic became the first player in NBA history to have a 60-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Mavericks' improbable comeback win over the Knicks.
The 76ers are beginning to click and with Tyrese Maxey's imminent return, they'll soon receive a big boost to the momentum.
When the Lakers take on the Mavericks on Christmas Day in 2022, LeBron James will become the all-time leader in games played on the holiday.
