Bob Pettit, NBA's first Most Valuable Player, dies at 93
Bob Pettit, who won the NBA's first MVP award in 1956 and was the first player to cross the 20,000-point threshold, passed away Wednesday.
Bob Pettit, who won the NBA's first MVP award in 1956 and was the first player to cross the 20,000-point threshold, passed away Wednesday.
The WNBA has been included in the group letter after being noticeably absent from the original version last week.
Julian Reese and the New Orleans Pelicans have signed a Two-Way contract. Reese was acquired by the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate in August and subsequently waived.
In a wide-ranging news conference Thursday, Presti addressed the Thunder's cost-cutting offseason moves.
The Detroit Pistons privately raised concerns about Jalen Duren's weight following the team's Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor reveals his Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, with every move, surprise and question mark across the league dissected.
Through his foundation and a paid partnership, Curry raises awareness about keratoconus, which he was diagnosed with in the 2018-19 season.
Somehow, someway, we are only days away from the onslaught of media day and the opening of training camps in the NBA. A summer full of ideas, concepts, defensive schemes and drawn-up sets is closer to coming to fruition.
More than nine months after undergoing season-ending surgery to address "lingering pain and soreness" in his right foot, fourth-year center Dereck Lively II still has yet to be medically cleared to take the floor when the Dallas Mavericks begin training camp Saturday, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
Ten years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder needed Russell Westbrook to do just about everything. James Harden was long gone, and Kevin Durant had left for Golden State, leaving Russ as both their star quarterback and workhorse running back.
The Orlando Magic signed forward Kevin Knox II to a training camp contract. Knox is likely to land with the Osceola Magic for the G League season, as Orlando is likely to keep their final roster spot open into the season. Knox spent last season with the Windy City Bulls of the G League.
The Utah Jazz signed center Ibrahima Diallo to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Diallo is expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars for the G League Season. Diallo played in 33 games for the Westchester Knicks of the G League last season.
The Portland Trail Blazers signed wing Barry Dunning Jr. and guard Mark Sears to Exhibit 10 contracts. Dunning and Sears are both eventually expected to join the Rip City Remix for the G League season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed forward Nate Santos to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Santos is expected to join the Iowa Wolves for the G League season. Santos played in 41 games for Iowa last season. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed a quartet of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. Rashaun Agee, Zack Austin, Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond all inked non-guaranteed camp deals. The foursome is expected to eventually land with the Cleveland Charge for the upcoming G League season.
The Boston Celtics signed forward Gabe McGlothan to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, McGlothan is expected to join the Maine Celtics for the G League season. Maine recently acquired McGlothan's G League rights via trade.
It was supposed to be a night celebrating Bryce Cotton’s 300th NBL game, a career milestone that would have been made even sweeter with a victory over his former team.
Gary Friedman via Getty ImagesLongtime Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter died on Wednesday, the team announced.
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The new Timberwolves and Lynx owners built their fortune by thinking long term. They plan to bring that same approach to Minnesota.
Weight clauses are not extremely common in the NBA, though certainly not unheard of, and sometimes resemble incentives.
After some not-so-great picks last season, let's try again to identify some squads that could surpass their expected win totals.
It has been 3,547 days since Bryce Cotton first stepped onto an NBL court, beginning a journey that has developed into one of the greatest careers the league has ever seen.
Dereck Lively II still has not been cleared for training camp as he continues to recover from right foot surgery, sources told Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Lively appeared in just seven games last season before undergoing season-ending foot surgery in December.
The Atlanta Hawks signed Keon Johnson to an Exhibit 10 deal on Wednesday. Johnson averaged 10.6 points and 3.8 rebounds for the Nets in the 2024-25 season. Johnson averaged 16.4 points and 5.3 rebounds for the Maine Celtics last year.
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Payton Sandfort to a training camp deal on Wednesday. Sandfort appeared in four games for the Thunder last season, averaging 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds.
The Orlando Magic signed Ricky Council and Jarron Cumberland to training camp deals on Wednesday. Council appeared in 73 games for the Sixers during the 2024-25 season, averaging 7.3 points and 2.9 rebounds.
Tanter, the "voice of the Lakers" for 43 years, began working with the team as the public address announcer during the 1982-83 season.
It took a stunning banked in triple from Elijah Pepper with 1.9 seconds left for the Perth Wildcats to spoil the returns to RAC Arena of Bryce Cotton and Trevor Gleeson to beat the Adelaide 36ers 98-97 in an incredible finish.
Elijah Pepper put the Perth crowd into raptures with an incredible game-winner on Thursday night. Watch the best highlights from a classic between the Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers below. >> BOX SCORES.
The South East Melbourne Phoenix had a horror shooting night in Throwdown 33 and Cole Anthony and Chris Goulding combined for 35 points for Melbourne United as they got on the board this NBL season winning 86-61. The Throwdown took place on Thursday night at John Cain Arena with South East Melbourne playing their third game already of the season after winning in Perth on Saturday night and then losing a tight one to the Tasmania JackJumpers on Monday.
The NBL on Thursday announced a new partnership with Red Bull, joining the League as the Official Energy Drink of the Hungry Jack's NBL. The agreement extends across the entire League, with Red Bull also a supporting partner of HoopsFest and the Hungry Jack's NBL Ignite Cup.
Curry, 38, is entering into the final season of a max extension that will pay him almost $63 million.
The NBL has officially admitted officials got a crucial late call wrong in the Cairns Taipans’ 93-87 victory over the Tasmania JackJumpers, confirming Dakota Mathias should have been awarded three free throws with eight seconds remaining.
Towns has been eligible for a five-year, $272 million extension for the last two summers, but the two sides are far apart now.
Marcus Smart could have remained with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season. But when it came time for contract talks, the offer that he got from the franchise was "disrespectful.
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are apparently very far apart on a new contract extension ahead of training camp next week.
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have "stagnated" on their contract extension discussions and a deal before the start of training camp is considered unlikely. Despite the lack of progress, the talks have been described as "cordial.
Hayden Gray and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a contract. Gray appeared in one game with the Utah Jazz at the end of last season, scoring six points in 24.8 minutes.
The first Throwdown of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season looms as an absolute blockbuster, and the fans agree, with South East Melbourne announcing the match is a sell-out.
The Throwdowns between South East Melbourne and Melbourne are arguably the biggest rivalry in the Hungry Jack's NBL. Although the record stands at 22-10 to United, the fixtures over the past few seasons have been some of the tightest in the whole League.
There are countless storylines from Thursday's mouthwatering blockbuster between Perth and Adelaide at RAC Arena. From Bryce Cotton's 300th game in the Hungry Jack's NBL to Perth's point guard woes, all eyes will be on this fixture between the two arch-rivals.
The Brooklyn Nets have signed forwards Ben Humrichous and Dain Dainja. Humrichous, a 6-7, 227-pound forward, spent three seasons in Division I between Illinois (2024-26) and Evansville (2023-24). He averaged 8.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 96 games (52 starts) during that stretch.
Stephen Curry said his pending contract extension decision with the Golden State Warriors will not disrupt his performance or the team's chemistry as training camp approaches. Curry addressed the situation in comments to ESPN on Wednesday. "I don't want there to be no drama," said Curry.
Fresh off signing a four-year, $85 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, Lonzo Ball was living up to his lofty expectations in his first season with the team. Through the team's first 40 games, Ball was the team's jack of all trades, and he was a major reason the Bulls had a 27-13 record.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL has considered a key play from the Round 2 game between the Cairns Taipans and the Tasmania JackJumpers at Cairns Convention Centre on Wednesday, September 23. NBL Head of Referees Scott Butler has confirmed that Keanu Pinder fouled Dakota Mathias in the act of shooting with 8 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
With the 2026 NBA offseason now all but concluded, and with media day and training camp just around the corner, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA.In that spirit, let's take a look at the five most interesting — to me! — folks who joined a new team this summer.
Stephen Curry has spent his entire 17-year NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. So, when Curry became eligible for a two-year extension with the team in August, it was expected he would quickly sign again and re-up for another couple seasons.
Greatness in sport can be measured in different ways. From the level of impact one has on an organisation to accolades on the court; Bryce Cotton epitomizes it all and more.
Perth Wildcats v Adelaide 36ersThursday, September 24, 9.30pm AESTRAC Arena>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.
The Illawarra Hawks confirmed on Thursday that import Darius Days will depart the club following a mutual agreement reached between both parties.
He was caught up in one of the most discussed refereeing decisions in Round 1 of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, and now South East Melbourne's Skylar Mays has opened up on the call against Tasmania.
The New Orleans Pelicans waived guard Dominique Daniels Jr. and big man Solomon Washington. Daniels and Washington had signed Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the week. Daniels and Washington are expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season.
The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Obi Agbim. The Warriors had signed Agbim to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Agbim is expected to join the Santa Cruz Warriors for the upcoming G League season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Jalen Crutcher to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Wolves later waived Crutcher from that deal. The transaction sequence was designed to get Crutcher's Affiliate Player rights for the G League.
The Brooklyn Nets waived guard DJ Rodman and forward Aaron Scott from their Exhibit 10 deals. Both players had signed non-guaranteed camp deals with Brooklyn earlier in the week. Rodman and Scott are expected to join the Long Island Nets for the upcoming G League season.
A Throwdown matchup at any point of the season is must-watch basketball, but add the fact that both teams are coming off a loss, and it adds just a little bit more to it.
LaMelo Ball seemed irreplaceable in Charlotte. When Ball shared the floor with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets posted a 130.3 offensive rating, which was the best of any three-man combo that appeared in at least 60 games last season.
The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Miles Barnstable to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Barnstable is expected to join the Austin Spurs for the upcoming G League season. Barnstable went undrafted out of Tulsa at the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Chicago Bulls have signed Houston Mallette and Peter Suder to training camp deals. Both Mallette and Suder signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. Mallette went undrafted out of Alabama at the 2026 NBA Draft.
After handing down punishments to the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for their involvement in salary cap circumvention, the NBA has turned their eyes to another potential case of cap circumvention. The NBA has hired law firm Hecker Fink to investigate the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr.
South East Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne UnitedThursday, September 24, 7.30pm AESTJohn Cain Arena>> Play Mega Rewards NBL Tipping for your chance to win cashHow to watchWatch every NBL27 game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the free NBL App.
The Indiana Pacers are bringing a familiar face back for training camp. Veteran forward James Johnson has signed an Exhibit 9 contract with Indiana. Johnson did not play last season but was with the Pacers from 2022 through 2025. Indiana values the 16-year veteran's presence in the locker room.
When the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to sign Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million deal in July, red flags went up all around the league's office. Days later, reports emerged suggesting the NBA was looking into the signing, though details of the league's probe were scarce.
The Portland Trail Blazers signed three players to training camp deals. Mark Armstrong, Keylan Boone and Samson Johnson all inked Exhibit 10 contracts with Portland. Armstrong played for the Texas Legends in the G League last season.
The Phoenix Suns signed a trio of players to Exhibit 10 contracts for training camp. John Camden, Corey Camper Jr. and Sam Hoiberg all inked non-guaranteed camp deals with Phoenix.
The Detroit Pistons have signed wing Jordan Riley to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Pistons also waived guard Drake Allen from his Exhibit 10 contract. Riley went undrafted out of East Carolina at the 2026 NBA Draft.
Leonard seen as a villain might make sense to some, but his efforts with the Raptors in 2019 still carry weight for Toronto.
Redden will take over while Lawrence Frank serves a six-month suspension as part of the NBA's ruling in the salary cap circumvention case.
Jack McVeigh has always loved getting buckets, and that will never change. The next growth in his game during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season will be defensively, and coach Adam Forde had full faith in him to take on his biggest challenge in the Cairns Taipans' home opener.
Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian admits the biggest challenge to their NBL title defence is keeping the hunger as the team goes from the hunter to the hunted this season. Yet a slew of recruits are ensuring the Kings stay fresh and firing on their quest for back-to-back titles.
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Behind Duncan Robinson’s unlikely ascent was a hidden second life — a decade spent as his brother's quiet lifeline.
Here's a look at some of the key storylines for the Knicks during the preseason as training camp begins next week.
The NBA needs to learn if the Bucks and Trent purposefully agreed to enter into cheaper contracts with a plan to reward Trent in the future.
Javion Tyndale announced his commitment to Seton Hall for the 2027 class on Tuesday. Tyndale, who is ranked No. 48 in the SC Next 100, is the school's highest-ranked recruit since 2014. "Coach Shaheen [Holloway] keeps it real, and I love that about him," Tyndale said.
Dawson Battie announced his commitment to Nebraska for the 2027 class on Tuesday. Battie is ranked No. 34 in the SC Next 100, making him Nebraska's second highest-ranked recruit in the past 20 years.
The Los Angeles Clippers announced that general manager Trent Redden will serve as the team's interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves a six-month suspension for circumventing the NBA's salary cap.
Multiple teams are expected to be interested in signing Ryan Nembhard should he get waived by the Charlotte Hornets, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Nuggets are mentioned as a possible landing spot for Nembhard.
It was a game of wild momentum swings, but Kyrin Galloway started the fourth quarter on fire, and that was enough for the Cairns Taipans to overcome a spirited Tasmania JackJumpers 93-87. It was the Snakes' first home game at Cairns Convention Centre in NBL27 as they tried to bounce back from Sunday's 21-point road loss to the Sydney Kings.
Dash Daniels’ time with the South East Melbourne Phoenix is off to a bang.
Round one of the 2026-27 NBL season has come and gone, and it didn’t take long for several storylines to emerge.
HOUSTON —To the untrained eye, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet's mild-mannered, almost stoic demeanor could have come across as unenthusiastic.
On the eve of Throwdown 33, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have received a huge boost, with captain Nathan Sobey cleared to make his season debut. A back injury kept Sobey in Melbourne while his team went 1-1 on their road trip to Perth and Tasmania.
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith. The Hornets acquired Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets this offseason along with three future second round picks.
The Atlanta Hawks are trading Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
He arrived as one of the most intriguing and highly touted imports the Hungry Jack's NBL has seen in recent years, and Arnas Velicka wasted no time living up to the billing on debut for Brisbane on Tuesday.
Kawhi Leonard, as expected, has pledged his commited to the franchise that traded for him for more than one season.
Kawhi Leonard is staying put. The Toronto Raptors decided to keep the 35-year-old around for multiple seasons, signing him to a two-year, $115 million extension, the team announced Wednesday.
Kawhi Leonard is staying put. The Toronto Raptors decided to keep the 35-year-old around for multiple seasons, reportedly signing him to a two-year, $115 million extension Tuesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension. Leonard will have a player option for the 2028-29 season. Leonard now has $165 million over the next three seasons.
As the Highlander said: “There can be only one … winner of the SuperCoach NBL Classic Grand Prize of $10,000.” But bragging rights – proof you know more about basketball than your friends – are far more valuable. That’s the power of head-to-head leagues.
Winless and back at home, the Cairns Taipans can't afford another slow start when Tasmania comes to town on Wednesday night. After Sunday's disappointing result, former NBA and NBL star Aron Baynes says the fix begins with their marquee man, Jack McVeigh.
Counting down the Top 10 plays from Round 1 of the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, presented by Spalding. Watch the full video below.
This seven-game slate features numerous interstate rivalries, five-time champion Trevor Gleeson's first game back in Perth and a milestone for six-time MVP Bryce Cotton.
Trae Young said turnover in the Atlanta Hawks' front office contributed to his falling out with the organization ahead of his January trade to the Washington Wizards. Young discussed the situation on the podcast of Brooklyn Nets forward and friend Michael Porter Jr., in an episode released Monday.
Four clubs play twice in Round 2, and Illawarra has the best doubles draw through to Round 10, at some of the cheapest prices in the game. Talk about a tight turnaround. SuperCoaches are still coming to terms with a ripping Round 1 of NBL27, and Round 2 lockout is TONIGHT (September 23).
"There are so many things I won’t say until later on," Young, the former Hawks star, said. "Sometimes it’s better just to let things go.".
The Tasmania Jewels are smashing records before they've even hit the court, announcing they've passed the all-time WNBL membership number on Wednesday.
Boopie Miller and the Denver Nuggets have signed an Exhibit 10 deal. Miller went undrafted in 2026 out of SMU after averaging 19.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.5 steals in 35.2 minutes.