Basketball News

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young expressed frustration over the NBA's crackdown on non-basketball moves designed to draw contact, saying refs are missing a lot of fouls.

Handwriting experts disagree about whether the N.B.A. star's signatures could be from one person. And collectors have brewed a bigger conspiracy theory -- that Doncic's mother signed his cards.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have assigned guard Leandro Bolmaro to the Iowa Wolves, the team's NBA G League affiliate. The 6-6 guard, made his NBA debut on Oct. 20 vs Houston, tallying two points in 4:40 minutes off the b...

Tyrese Maxey has handled himself very well dealing with the development and learning curve after being placed into the starting point guard role for the Philadelphia 76ers. His progress at the point guard position under ...

Jordan Poole’s performance so far this season has been impressive, as the Warriors’ shooting guard has had two 20-plus games. In the Warriors’ season-opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors’ guard was...

It’ll be great to see Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham make his NBA debut. But at this particular minute, there’s no firm date just yet. Via the Detroit Free Press: Cade Cunningham is nearing his return after suffering...

The Oklahoma City Thunder has assigned guard Tre Mann to the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Mann has appeared in five games with...

A talented young Bull will reportedly miss most or all of the 2021-22 NBA season, unfortunately. Via ESPN.com: Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will undergo surgery to repair a dislocated left wrist and is expected...

For the time being, it looks like the Boston Celtics will be without the services of Marcus Smart for Saturday’s road game against the Washington Wizards. Boston’s head coach Ime Udoka made the announcement that due ...

The Jazz, who at 4-0 are the NBA’s lone undefeated team through Thursday’s games, are about to hit the road. Here’s the Deseret News: The Utah Jazz are on their first extended road trip of the young 2021-22 season ...

Garnett, the 15-time N.B.A. All-Star, discusses the new owners of the Timberwolves, whether he's ready to forgive Ray Allen and his thoughts on player activism.

The Charlotte Hornets have exercised their third-year option on guard LaMelo Ball and their fourth-year option on forward PJ Washington. Ball is in his second season with the Hornets and is averaging 22.8 points, 5.5 reb...

Bulls forward Patrick Williams will undergo surgery for a dislocated left wrist that is expected to sideline him for the rest of the regular season, a sources tells ESPN.

The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised the fourth-year contract option for Matisse Thybulle and the third-year contract option for Tyrese Maxey, both set to take effect for the 2022-23 season. Thybulle, who is in his thir...

Jada Williams doesn't just got next, she's got now. The top ranked prospect in the class of 2023, who committed to UCLA back in March, has continued to make a name for herself on the court. From her elite mid-range jumpe...

Kevin Durant briefly spoke to the media about teammate Kyrie Irving as well as the Net’s strengths and the teams’ strategy moving forward after losing 106-93 against the Heat. After starting the season without Irving...

Joakim Noah spent his best years in the NBA as a member of the Chicago Bulls, and in retirement, he is making a return to the organization. On Thursday, the Bulls organization announced that Noah has joined the franchise...

Derrick Rose is a veteran of the NBA who has achieved a lot in his 13-year career, but it appears that Rose isn't looking to put an end to it anytime soon. When speaking with Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Rose...

The Washington Wizards have enjoyed 10 seasons of Bradley Beal‘s excellent play for their franchise, but when speaking with NBC Sports’ Chase Hughes last week, owner Ted Leonsis isn’t “obsessing” over conversat...

Jim McCormick brings you the essential daily recap of last night's NBA action, along with roster tips for Friday night's matchups.