Basketball News

Russell Westbrook is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers' road game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday because of left hamstring soreness, the team announced on Tuesday.

The fantasy basketball crew details their biggest surprises of the opening week of the NBA season.

Despite a 37-point night from Luka Doncic, New Orleans leaned on its depth to squeak out the win at home.

Warriors guard Klay Thompson said he is still figuring out his rhythm on both ends of the floor while the team caps his minutes early in the season.

The New Orleans Pelicans have transferred two-way guard Dereon Seabron to the team's G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Seabron, 6-7, 180, played two collegiate seasons at North Carolina State, where he average...

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will miss Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to lumbar management, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The NBA announced that Grant Williams had been suspended one game for “recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward” a referee. The following was released by the NBA. -- NBA Communicati...

Ben Simmons is shooting less than five shots per game early in his Nets career. André Snellings explains why that could be a very big deal.

Wherever there's a hoop, you'll find find Gradey Dick. "My dad instilled that in me at a young age. If I haven't found a place, he's probably already found five," he tells SLAM with a laugh.  As one of the newest faces ...

NBA Academy graduate Babacar Sane of Senegal has signed with NBA G League Ignite, General Manager Anthony McClish announced today. The 19-year-old guard becomes the fifth NBA Academy graduate to sign with Ignite, joining...

The New York Knicks have been impressed by what they have seen from former Dayton high-flyer Obi Toppin and have agreed to pick up Toppin’s fourth-year option, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Toppin is going into his t...

The Washington Wizards will reunite the "Big Three" of Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison to celebrate "Throwback Night" in recognition of the team's 25th anniversary since rebranding to the Wizards. The gam...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made some history after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-94 win over his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers. SGA put out a historic statline on Tuesday, posting 33 points, five reboun...

Klay Thompson was ejected for the first time in his career after getting into a heated exchange with Devin Booker, the theme of which was the Warriors' four championship rings.

The Philadelphia 76ers may be 1-3 out of the gate, but James Harden has been doing everything he can to help Philly compete. The 76ers picked up their first win of the season after beating the Pacers 120-106 on Monday du...