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Mark Williams Suns Return: Center Signs 3-Year, $38 Million Guaranteed Contract
Restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $38 million deal to remain with the Phoenix Suns after averaging 11.7 points per game.
Clippers 57th Pick Narcisse Ngoy Commits to Auburn for Next Season
Narcisse Ngoy, selected 57th overall in the NBA draft, has announced his intention to play college basketball at Auburn next season.
Bucks Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat Following 32-Win Season
Milwaukee has traded two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat for a package including Tyler Herro and the No. 13 overall draft pick.
Stephen Curry Return: Star Scores 29 Points in 26 Minutes Against Rockets
In a dominant Stephen Curry return, the guard posted 29 points against the Rockets to put his team back in the fight.
Cooper Flagg Scores 45 Points to Overtake Kon Knueppel in ROY Odds
Cooper Flagg recorded 45 points in a near-triple double on Sunday to become the new betting favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year.
Luka Doncic Seeks European Treatment for Grade 2 Strain After 139-96 Lakers Loss
Luka Doncic will travel to Europe for specialized medical care on a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained during a 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City.
Joel Embiid Ruled Out vs. Pistons Following 115-103 Victory Over Timberwolves
Joel Embiid will miss Saturday's game against Detroit due to a right oblique injury and illness after recording 19 points and 13 rebounds on Friday.
Pistons Secure East Top Seed and Homecourt for First Time Since 2006-07
The Detroit Pistons clinched the East's top seed and homecourt advantage throughout the conference playoffs despite the absence of Cade Cunningham.
Jokic Delivers 42-Point Masterclass to Overcome Wembanyama’s Near Quadruple-Double
Nikola Jokic tallied 42 points and 16 rebounds to secure a 110-105 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center.
Joey Crawford Enters 2026 Hall of Fame Class, Supports NBA Challenge System
NBA officiating veteran Joey Crawford, a 2026 Hall of Fame class member, stated that challenge systems are essential for holding referees accountable.
Stephen Curry Details 'Unpredictable' Recovery After Missing 27 Games
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry addressed his right knee injury on Saturday following a 27-game absence from the lineup.
Nikola Vucevic Upgraded to Questionable for Celtics vs. Raptors Matchup
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against Toronto one month after surgery on a fractured right ring finger.
Naismith Hall of Fame 2026: Candace Parker and Amar'e Stoudemire Headline Class
Candace Parker and Amar'e Stoudemire join the Naismith Hall of Fame alongside the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team and coach Mike D'Antoni.
Austin Reaves Undergoes MRI on Left Oblique; Questionable for Mavericks Game
Lakers guard Austin Reaves is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks following a Saturday MRI on his left oblique and rib area.
Cooper Flagg Scores 51 Points in Mavericks' 138-127 Loss to Orlando Magic
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg scored 51 points at 19 years and 103 days old, breaking the record for the youngest player to have a 50-point game.
Jason Kidd Ejected as Orlando Magic Defeat Dallas Mavericks 138-127
The Orlando Magic secured a 138-127 victory over Dallas on a night featuring a Jason Kidd ejection and the tossing of forward Naji Marshall.
NBA Opens Giannis Health Investigation After Bucks’ 133-101 Loss to Celtics
The NBA is investigating the Milwaukee Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out his 10th straight game during a 133-101 loss to Boston.
Iisalo and Rajakovic Rebut LeBron James Memphis Relocation Comments
Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo and Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic defended Memphis culture after LeBron James suggested the team move to Nashville.
Karl-Anthony Towns Sidelined for Knicks-Bulls Due to Right Elbow Impingement
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out of Friday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls following a right elbow impingement.
Luka Doncic Sidelined with Grade 2 Hamstring Strain for Remainder of Season
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the regular season following a Grade 2 hamstring strain diagnosis on Friday.
Luka Doncic Sidelined with Grade 2 Hamstring Injury as Lakers Title Odds Plummet
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a Grade 2 right hamstring injury, causing DraftKings title odds to drop to 100-1.
Main Street Sports Group to Cease Operations After NBA and NHL Seasons
Main Street Sports Group has officially notified NBA and NHL partners that the regional sports network will cease operations following the conclusion of current seasons.
Stephen Curry Return Set for Sunday vs. Rockets After 27-Game Injury Absence
Stephen Curry is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors lineup this Sunday against the Houston Rockets following a 27-game absence due to a right knee injury.
NBA MVP Straw Poll: Wemby Challenges SGA in Final Insider Update
Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders to reveal how Wemby is closing the gap on SGA in the final NBA MVP straw poll update.