Basketball News

Wembanyama, an 18-year-old with an eight-foot wingspan, will almost certainly be the top pick in next year's N.B.A. draft. He's been preparing for the moment for years.

The Utah Jazz have waived forward Tyler Cook, and guards Frank Jackson and Isaiah Miller. Cook (6-8, 255, Iowa) is entering his fourth NBA season, owning career averages of 3.8 points on 65.4 percent from the field, and ...

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a four-year, $109 million extension, his agents told ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA title has faded into the rearview mirror after the team failed to make the playoffs at all last year. Here are the biggest questions they'll face this season.

The Sacramento Kings have waived guards Jeriah Horne, Sam Merrill and Alex O'Connell to set the roster at 17. Rookie guard Keon Ellis and second-year center Neemias Queta hold two-way contracts. Guard Matthew Dellavedova...

The Orlando Magic have waived guard Devin Cannady, guard Jay Scrubb and forward-center Simi Shittu. Cannady (6'1", 190, 5/21/96) played in four preseason games with Orlando, averaging 4.0 ppg. and 2.0 rpg. in 7.3 minpg. ...

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived guard Grant Riller. The Mavericks' roster now stands at 16 players.

The Atlanta Hawks have waived guard Jared Rhoden. Teams around the NBA are trimming down their rosters. The regular season begins Tuesday.