Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis is set to return from injury on Friday night against the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Sabonis has been sidelined with a partial meniscus tear for the last 27 games. He is listed as questionable for Friday's game.
Attorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green banking company.
The Kings are expected to get Domantas Sabonis back Friday after a 27-game absence.
These players selfishly betrayed their common sense, their teammates and, ultimately, themselves, Wetzel says.
League sources have told ESPN they believe Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to put substantial pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks to force a trade as the franchise struggles through a disappointing season.
The Milwaukee Bucks have maintained their position that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be made available before the trade deadline, according to team sources who told ESPN the franchise is actively searching the market for an impact player to pair with their superstar.
Each week during the 2025-26 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring opportunities to add backcourt depth while simultaneously reducing their payroll obligations, according to multiple league executives.
How motivated will the NBA be to investigate the injuries to star players under the CBA? We might soon find out.
The Toronto Raptors have been gauging the trade value of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in recent weeks as the franchise faces mounting pressure to end a three-year playoff drought, numerous sources told ESPN. New governor Edward Rogers is ready to take full control of the franchise later this year, creating a sense of urgency within the organization.
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Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, and explains whether they should be added or cut from your roster.
The Hoophall Classic was a stage these current stars left their mark on before playing under the bright lights.
The Miami Heat are looking at ways to improve their roster ahead of next month's NBA trade deadline. However, Miami is looking to do so without taking on long-term money.
Nate and Danny break down how the Thunder have righted themselves with two huge wins against some of their chief competition in the West, Houston and San Antonio. Plus, we give our thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand from Golden State and the dreaded Memphis Grizzlies medical updates.
Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore has been ruled out for the season due to a blood clotting issue. Whitmore has already begun treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Denver Nuggets scored 100-plus points in 136 consecutive games in the 1980s. Check out other high-scoring teams throughout NBA history now.
The Perth Wildcats have been the centre of attention this week in the build-up to HoopsFest, with speculation surrounding whether the club would make a late roster move ahead of the business end of the NBL26 season.
The 56 standouts, surprises and more of a historic freshman class, starting with Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa.
Ja Morant's trade saga underscores the difference between teams simply showing interest in a player and legitimately pursuing him in a deal.
The Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?.
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.
What started as a chance meeting at a party turned into a deep brotherhood for the countrymen.
Brooks is having a career season with the Phoenix Suns.
The Warriors kept their focus on the court, saying the talk of Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand was "not a distraction" in Thursday's win over the Knicks.
HOUSTON — By the time the Oklahoma City Thunder drilled their third triple in the span of a 60-second early fourth-quarter stretch, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, livid from his team’s compounding mistakes, stormed the court heading straight for Reed Sheppard.
German forward Franz Wagner hit his stride late to help the Orlando Magic rally for a 118-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday AEDT in the first NBA regular-season game ever played in Germany.
The Chicago Bulls and vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas are more transparent and "realistic" in their trade demands ahead of this upcoming deadline, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls are currently 19-21 on the season.
Adam Silver was hopeful that Ja Morant would play against the Orlando Magic on Sunday in the second game of the NBA Europe series. Morant missed Thursday's 118-111 loss with a calf injury. "I know he has a tremendous following globally," Silver said.
Devin Booker missed the Phoenix Suns' 108-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons with an ankle injury. Booker, who played through the injury on Tuesday against the Heat, was ruled out due to swelling. Suns coach Jordan Ott said that Booker could return on Saturday against the Knicks.
During a "wild" two weeks for British basketball, NBA great Dennis Rodman played three games for an unheralded team.
Game one of the NBL’s HoopsFest festival delivered an electric opening, with the Sydney Kings defeating the Brisbane Bullets 95-80 at RAC Arena.
Lakers' Adou Thiero didn't want to press charges against Nacua after he was arrested on suspicion of stealing his vehicle, authorities said.
A college basketball point-shaving scheme involving more than 39 players on 17 NCAA Division I teams resulted in dozens of fixed games over the previous two seasons, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day contract after receiving an additional roster spot under the NBA's hardship rules. Robinson-Earl appeared in 17 games for the Indiana Pacers this season before joining Dallas.
Amid a breakout junior season, Gonzaga's Braden Huff will be sidelined for four to eight weeks after injuring his left knee in practice earlier this week.
The Perth Wildcats appear happy to go with what they've got the rest of this NBL season and started a run of home games with a 92-87 win over the defending champion Illawarra Hawks.
The Perth Wildcats have thrown “ultimate belief” behind their current roster, committing to their group for the remainder of the season.
Pete Hooley, Derek Rucker, Damon Lowery and ESPN's Olgun Uluc presents a very special edition of NBL Overtime, direct from HoopsFest in Perth. Check out the full episode below. Watch Overtime every Monday, live on ESPN from 7pm AEST.
When NBC was preparing for its return to NBA broadcasting, the network's biggest win was arguably catching one of the white whales of sports media: Michael Jordan.
ESPN veteran Brian Windhorst has stunningly rissoled Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the opening segment of the network’s NBA Today program.
The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as "major sporting events" that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban on nearly 40 countries.
Prosecutors allege a gambling ring bribed 39 NCAA players to fix dozens of games. Here's a closer look at six.
Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson showed up to Thursday's shootaround with new looks.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson missed Thursday night's 126-113 loss at the Warriors because of a sprained right ankle.
Devin Booker, who played through an ankle injury Tuesday in a loss to Miami, sat out Thursday night's loss to the Pistons.
JJ Crawford's Michigan offer marks his 12th Division 1 offer only as a freshman in high school.
Adelaide coach Mike Wells says it remains unclear what role, if any, new signing John Jenkins will play in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash against the Phoenix, but he has no doubts about the NBA veteran’s ability to deliver when called upon.
When Bryce Cotton takes the floor on Sunday, it won’t just be another game.
With the NBL deadline fast approaching for several teams - and already passed for others without any changes - we’ve put together a cheat sheet to outline where every club currently stands and whether they are likely to make any moves.
Franz Wagner returns, leads Magic to victory over Memphis in Game 1 of a two-game NBA Global Games series.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged Thursday that the league's planned European venture may require years before generating investor returns, calling it a project for those with patience.
The Orlando Magic made the first NBA game played in Berlin even more memorable, rallying from a 20-point deficit in the second quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-111. Orlando trailed 52-32 at the 8:02 mark of the second quarter following a Jaren Jackson Jr.
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Thursday night's blowout win over the Jazz with a left ankle sprain.
The NBA hopes Grizzlies guard Ja Morant can play Sunday after the star missed Thursday's start of a two-game NBA Europe series against the Magic with a right calf issue.
Adam Silver reaffirmed Thursday that the league, in partnership with FIBA, is pressing forward on plans to bring a new league to Europe but stopped short of making any formal announcements regarding timelines or which teams may commit.
“I’ve been looking for a reason to do it,” Johnson said. Now, it's done.
The Cairns Taipans have been dealt another massive injury blow, with star big man Sam Waardenburg set for another stint on the sidelines.
The Memphis Grizzlies chose not to attempt to retain Dillon Brooks in free agency during the 2023 offseason, with front office concerns about his impact on younger players playing a significant role in the decision, according to sources.
Nikola Jokic has resumed on-court workouts for the Denver Nuggets and is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury, with a late January return expected, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
For the seventh straight year, the NBA asked me if I wanted to be one of the media members who votes on which players should start in the NBA All-Star Game. For reasons passing understanding, I said yes. Here’s how I used my ballot.
Europe’s most prestigious basketball league isn’t going to let the NBA and FIBA stand up a new league without a fight.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh give you the latest as the NBA trade talks heat up! The duo breaks down why Anthony Davis wants out of Dallas and whether the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves after Rich Paul’s latest comments.
The Orlando Magic have called several teams to explore swapping reserve guard Tyus Jones for second-round draft capital, sources said. The move is motivated by luxury tax concerns as the franchise's payroll continues to rise.
Free throw attempts have plummeted across the NBA in January, leading to a significant scoring decline and raising questions about whether officials received instructions to alter how games are being called.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is doubtful for the team's Thursday night matchup against the Utah Jazz, according to the team's injury report. Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick, left Wednesday night's loss to the Denver Nuggets with a left ankle sprain.
Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
Ja Morant has expressed interest in joining the Miami Heat via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, but the extent of Miami's reciprocal interest remains uncertain as the February 5 trade deadline approaches.
The Toronto Raptors expressed meaningful interest in Trae Young before his trade from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards and have now emerged as a potential destination for Ja Morant as the Memphis Grizzlies explore his market, sources said.
Since the announcement that Allen Iverson would be heading to Perth for HoopsFest, a consistent message has echoed across the NBL: he is the hero many players grew up idolising.
The Boston Celtics possess Anfernee Simons' $27.6 million expiring salary as a substantial trade chip in their pursuit of frontcourt reinforcements, with sources indicating the franchise has been evaluating the big man market for potential deadline acquisitions.
Trae Young offered farewell words and best wishes to his former Atlanta Hawks teammates in the locker room after they beat the New Orleans Pelicans without him on Jan. 7. This speech came after the news that the four-time NBA All-Star was to be traded to the Washington Wizards.
You don’t need me to tell you that Victor Wembanyama is a force defensively. There is a visual, visceral loudness to what Wemby brings to the table that can be seen by many.
Jonathan Kuminga formally requested a trade from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, coinciding with the first day his contract allowed him to be moved, league sources told ESPN. The NBA trade deadline is on February 5. The fifth-year forward signed a two-year, $46.8 million deal during the offseason preventing any trade until mid-January.
The Perth Wildcats are on the clock, with the deadline fast approaching. By 6.35pm local time, when their game tips off on Friday night, they must lock in a new signing or back their current roster to take them to the title.
After months of offseason drama, Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors appear to be headed for a split.
Having been involved with the NBL since 1984 as both a player and coach, Brian Goorjian has witnessed almost every phase of the league’s evolution, both the highs and the lows.
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade away from Golden State, league sources told ESPN.
A college basketball point-shaving scheme involving more than 39 players on 17 teams resulted in dozens of games in the previous two seasons being fixed by a gambling ring that included a former NBA player, according to a federal indictment.
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Welcome to January 15th. The NBA trade deadline is exactly three weeks from today and you surely know by now what else that date signals: Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga is trade-eligible at last.
Jonathan Kuminga became trade-eligible on January 15 after signing his two-year, $48.5 million contract in restricted free agency, but the deteriorating relationship between the forward and the Golden State Warriors has diminished his trade value significantly.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson left Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings early in the first quarter after spraining his right ankle, missing the remainder of what would become a 112-101 Kings win.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson left Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings early in the first quarter after spraining his right ankle, missing the remainder of what would become a 112-101 Kings win.
The first men's player to be drafted then cleared by the NCAA sent shockwaves through the sport. Here's how and why.
Veteran point guard Chris Paul was a recent guest on Prime Sports' Good Sports with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson. When asked about his situation with the LA Clippers and his looming retirement, Paul said this isn't how he wants his career to end.
Three of the five remaining unbeaten teams suffered their first losses in the past week.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has begun the ramp-up process towards a return to play. Giddey has been out since suffering a left hamstring strain on December 29. On the season, Giddey has averaged career-highs nearly across the board.
Houston's homestand will provide an even more detailed picture of where the Rockets stand among the elite in the West.
Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Kon Knueppel, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and more.
When Brian Goorjian first met Kouat Noi, he had a simple message for the Sydney Kings star, “be you bro”. Whether it’s the post-game mic drop aimed at Lanard Copeland, taking a deep breath before letting it fly, or the celebration in front of NBA icon Allen Iverson, Noi has embraced that freedom and played with confidence, personality and edge, and the results are speaking for themselves.
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With Kuminga now trade eligible, the Warriors' front office faces a defining decision.
The Knicks are a mess right now. One particular play from Wednesday night's loss in Sacramento explains why.
Perth Wildcats (5th) v Illawarra Hawks (8th)Friday, January 15, 9.30pm AEDT (6.30pm AWST)RAC ArenaHow to watchWatch every 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 new and improved NBL App.
Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian believes Makuach Maluach can again thrive alongside an elite defensive wing, as the club prepares to integrate new import Torrey Craig.
Moritz and Franz Wagner grew up in Berlin. On Thursday, their Magic meet the Grizzlies at Uber Arena.
Victor Wembanyama didn't just come up with the idea for the Spurs' new European-style fan section. He's made it a source of civic pride.
