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Russell Westbrook Retires With NBA Record 209 Career Triple-Doubles
Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA after 18 seasons, leaving as the all-time leader with 209 career triple-doubles.
NBA Cup Schedule Set: Knicks Face 76ers and Lakers Visit Warriors on Oct. 30
The NBA Cup schedule kicks off October 30 with a doubleheader featuring the New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers and a Lakers-Warriors clash.
Cooper Flagg Mavericks Era Begins Under Masai Ujiri and Coach Dusty May
Reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg leads a Dallas roster featuring new additions Morez Johnson Jr. and Zaccharie Risacher for the 2026-27 season.
Stephen Curry Eligible for $136.7M Extension on August 29, Warriors GM Confirms
Stephen Curry becomes eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million extension on August 29 while entering the final year of his $62.5 million contract.
NBA Opening Slate: LeBron James Debuts for 76ers as Knicks Raise Banner Oct. 20
The NBA opening slate begins Oct. 20 with a tripleheader featuring the New York Knicks raising their championship banner against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Card Found by Rhode Island Breakers
RhodyBreakers pulled the Cooper Flagg one-of-one rookie debut patch autograph card during a Monday night live stream in Rhode Island.
Panathinaikos Owner Targets Nikola Jokic With 'Serious' Buyout Proposal
Dimitrios Giannakopoulos attempted to buy Nikola Jokic out of his Denver Nuggets deal, which currently has two seasons and $121.8 million remaining.
Wembanyama Inks $252M Extension as Spurs Add Tobias Harris After 62-20 Season
Victor Wembanyama signed a $252 million max extension following a 62-20 regular season that saw the San Antonio Spurs earn the Western Conference 2-seed.
Ben Simmons Joins Australian Minicamp with Zero Restrictions in Melbourne
Ben Simmons is participating in a player-led Australian national team minicamp in Melbourne with zero restrictions after sitting out the 2025-26 NBA season.
Don Nelson Dies at 86: Second-Winningest NBA Coach and Five-Time Champion
Don Nelson dies at age 86, leaving a legacy of 1,335 coaching wins and five NBA championships earned during his 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics.
Tyler Herro Joins Bucks in Giannis Trade with One Year Left on Contract
Tyler Herro arrives in Milwaukee following a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, bringing a career scoring average of over 20 points per game to his hometown team.
Former NBA Standout Monta Ellis Named Alcorn State General Manager
Alcorn State announced Friday that former NBA Most Improved Player Monta Ellis will serve as the basketball program's general manager this season.
Joel Embiid Healthy for 2026-27 After 76ers Add LeBron James and Jaylen Brown
Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey reports Joel Embiid is healthy and motivated after the team acquired LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
Knicks-76ers Matchup: Defending Champs Face LeBron James and Jaylen Brown
The New York Knicks enter the 2026-27 season as defending champions following a postseason where they hit 25 3-pointers in a record-tying Game 4 victory.
Jaylen Brown Joins Sixers After Celtics Trade Discussions for Giannis
Jaylen Brown moves to Philadelphia after a 10-year tenure in Boston, joining LeBron James and Joel Embiid following a season where he averaged nearly 30 points per game.
Mac McClung Signs with Marc Gasol’s Basquet Girona in Spain’s Liga ACB
Three-time dunk contest winner Mac McClung signs with Basquet Girona, ending his G-League tenure as the all-time leading scorer.
Denver Nuggets Sign Lonnie Walker IV to One-Year, $3.3 Million Contract
Lonnie Walker IV joins the Denver Nuggets on a $3.3 million deal after averaging 15.2 points for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Wizards and Anthony Davis Delay $275M Extension Talks Until Season Start
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards have paused negotiations on a potential four-year, $275 million contract extension until after the season begins.
Suns Ink Dillon Brooks to 3-Year, $73M Extension Through 2029-30
Dillon Brooks secured a $73 million fully guaranteed extension with the Phoenix Suns following a season where he averaged a career-high 20.2 points.
Lions Name Richard Haddad President and CEO Following 14 Years with Pistons
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday that Richard Haddad will join the organization in early September to oversee all football and business operations.
Kings Select Darius Acuff Jr. No. 7 Overall Following 22-Win Campaign
Sacramento drafted Arkansas point guard Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh pick after finishing the season tied with the Utah Jazz at 22 victories.
NBPA Opens $50M PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Playa Vista
The National Basketball Players Association opened the 42,500-square-foot PLYRS UNTD Performance Center this week in Los Angeles.
Anamaria Goltes Withdraws Child Support Petition Against Lakers' Luka Doncic
Anamaria Goltes has withdrawn a March petition for child support and attorney fees against Lakers star Luka Doncic ahead of a scheduled August 14 court date.
NBA 2027 Outlook: Jokic Eyes $359.5M Deal as Warriors Face $100M Cap Shift
The 2027 NBA offseason could see Nikola Jokic sign a record $359.5 million contract while the Golden State Warriors navigate up to $100 million in cap space.