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Pelicans acquire Pacers' 1st-round pick, give up 2026 selection
The Indiana Pacers swapped draft picks with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday while gaining financial flexibility going into the offseason. The Pacers, currently trailing Oklahoma City 3-2 in the
Report: Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton believed to have right calf strain
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is believed to have strained his right calf during a Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City and will undergo an MRI, ESPN reported on Tuesday afternoon. The Pacers are
Thirteen more players withdraw from NBA draft pool
Thirteen additional early entry candidates have withdrawn their names from consideration in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, the league announced Tuesday. The draft is scheduled for June 25-26 in Brooklyn
Report: Magic acquire G Desmond Bane in blockbuster trade with Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic are acquiring guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal, ESPN reported Sunday. In return, Memphis will receive guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole
Report: Magic acquire G Desmond Bane in blockbuster trade with Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic are acquiring guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal, ESPN reported Sunday. In return, Memphis will receive guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole
Report: Heat, Spurs, Rockets top Kevin Durant's trade wish list
Potential landing spots for Kevin Durant are starting to emerge should the Phoenix Suns trade him, as expected, with the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets his preferred destinations,
Reports: Rockets, C Steven Adams agree to three-year extension
The Houston Rockets agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with center Steven Adams, per multiple reports. The deal is fully guaranteed. The veteran big man spent the first seven
Status of stars still in question as Aces face Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces will meet for the first time in the regular season Sunday when they battle in a Commissioner's Cup game in Las Vegas. The Mercury (7-4) are 3-2 in Commissioner's
Report: Knicks to interview Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy
The New York Knicks plan to interview two head coaches who were fired during the 2024-25 season as they continue to seek a replacement for dismissed coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN reported Saturday. Set to
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder level Finals with late rally
The Oklahoma City Thunder were on the ropes. The Indiana Pacers appeared poised to move within one win of the franchise's first NBA title. But then Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over.
NBA Finals Game 4: Preview, Props & Prediction
The Indiana Pacers enter Game 4 of the NBA Finals with a 2-1 series lead, an edge they have enjoyed in each of their four playoff series this postseason. "That's the challenge before us right now, is
NBA, WNBA extend partnerships with 2K video game
The NBA and WNBA agreed in principle to terms for a multi-year global partnership expansion with the 2K video game, the leagues announced on Friday. Also, 2K agreed in principle to terms to extend its
NBA Finals ratings rise for Game 3; series still down
The viewership numbers made a modest comeback in Game 3 on Wednesday night as the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. The game in Indianapolis
Report: Nuggets G Russell Westbrook declining option
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook plans to decline his $3.47 million player option for next season, ESPN reported on Friday. The decision would make the 36-year-old veteran a free agent on June
Report: Lakers F Dorian Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be ready for fall training camp for next season, ESPN reported on Thursday. Finney-Smith, 32, has played
Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander determined to 'suck it up,' attack in Game 4
INDIANAPOLIS -- Physical and fast was the Pacers' defensive approach in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and more of the same is coming until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proves he and the Thunder can handle it.
Pacers, Thunder stick with same approaches for Game 4
The Oklahoma City Thunder aren't panicking. The Indiana Pacers aren't taking anything for granted. Heading into Friday's Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, the teams say they're not changing
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins booted from Puerto Rico league
Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was suspended by a Puerto Rico basketball league and had his contract rescinded after igniting a brawl earlier this week. The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League
Report: Suns weighing Kevin Durant trade options
The Phoenix Suns are actively working with Kevin Durant's business partner to weigh trade options, ESPN reported Wednesday. The Suns and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman have met "multiple times" in the
Celtics' Jaylen Brown has knee surgery, expects to return by training camp
Boston Celtics star swingman Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday. Per the Celtics, Brown is expected to be ready to participate in training camp without limitation.
Ex-Knicks coach says goodbye as team struggles to replace him
As the New York Knicks continue to hit roadblocks in their hunt for a head coach, the one they fired last week bid farewell to the team and fans on Wednesday. Tom Thibodeau said his goodbyes in a full
Report: Rockets, Wolves rebuff Knicks' request to poach coaches
The New York Knicks' coaching search is reportedly off to a sputtering start. The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves refused the Knicks' request to speak with head coaches Ime Udoka and Chris
Mavericks, Pistons to play game in Mexico City on Nov. 1
The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will play a regular-season game on Nov. 1 at Mexico City's Arena CDMX. The NBA confirmed on Tuesday its 34th game in Mexico, the most of any country outside
NBA Finals Game 2 ratings lowest in nearly 20 years
A Game 2 blowout in the NBA Finals on Sunday drew an average of 8.76 million viewers, the lowest for a Game 2 in the finals in 18 years - excluding 2020 during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The
Cooper Flagg part of Duke's table for 3 in NBA draft green room
Presumed No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg finds himself in familiar company at the 2025 NBA Draft with Duke teammates Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach among 13 players who received invitations to the green room
Thunder, Pacers race for edge in Game 3 of NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS -- Nothing is settled in the NBA Finals through two games with the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder trading wins as the series shifts to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday night
Pacers admit Tyrese Haliburton is hurting but will play Game 3
INDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle admits his point guard is not fully healthy, but he's 100 percent certain Tyrese Haliburton is playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
Pacers pine for hostile home crowd, Finals shift to Indy
For the first time since 2000, the NBA Finals are headed to Indianapolis. The Pacers are even with the Oklahoma City Thunder at 1-all in the best-of-seven Finals as the series rolls into Indiana for
Cavaliers G Darius Garland (toe surgery) out 4-5 months
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland underwent surgery on his big toe and will be sidelined four to five months, the team announced Monday. However, the team also said that Garland would
Report: Hawks hiring Bryson Graham from Pelicans
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to make Bryson Graham their new senior vice president of basketball operations, a move that would pry him from the New Orleans Pelicans after 15 years, ESPN
Thunder pack counterpunch in Game 2, even series with Pacers
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander learned a lesson to open the NBA Finals. "You can't just throw the first punch," Gilgeous-Alexander said after Game 2 of the NBA Finals against
Don Nelson earns lifetime achievement award, rips Mavericks
Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson was presented with a lifetime achievement award Sunday night and then trashed one of his former franchises for trading Luka Doncic. Nelson played 14 NBA seasons
Reports: Jay Wright not interested in coaching Knicks
Although the Knicks have three players whom Jay Wright coached at Villanova, the retired Hall of Famer will not resume his career with New York, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday. Per the
Tennis-Gauff moves fast to ease Spike Lee's NBA pain
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) -When Coco Gauff saw that Spike Lee was attending her French Open final against Aryna Sabalenka, she felt she could cheer up the American film director after the
Adam Silver: NBA 'should be exploring' expansion
Commissioner Adam Silver offered hope to cities looking to land an NBA franchise, saying Thursday that the league "should be exploring" expansion. Silver addressed the media in his annual state-of-the
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers stun Thunder in last second of Game 1
OKLAHOMA CITY -- There was never a doubt in Tyrese Haliburton's mind. The Indiana Pacers star has done it too often -- especially in the 2025 playoffs -- to not have confidence in the closing seconds.
Rick Pitino says he would 'absolutely not' coach Knicks
St. John's coach Rick Pitino said he has zero interest in becoming head coach of the New York Knicks again. "Absolutely not," Pitino said during a broadcast of Wednesday's game between the New York
NBA-Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals short on star power
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers may be an intriguing one for basketball junkies but could struggle to capture the
Report: Karl-Anthony Towns undergoes treatment for playoff injuries
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has been treated for injuries he suffered in the NBA playoffs, including ligament damage to his left finger and a bruised left knee, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Pacers flight diverted from Oklahoma City after tornado warning
The Indiana Pacers have waited 25 years to return to the NBA Finals, but they will have to wait a little longer as the team's arrival to Oklahoma City was delayed by weather. While the Pacers' charter
Tim Connelly: Timberwolves need to be 'creative as possible' with roster
It's fair to say Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly's default position is not to stand pat. In February 2023, he moved D'Angelo Russell for Mike Conley and Nickeil
Knicks Next Coach Odds: Two early favorites emerge
Two early favorites have emerged in the wake of the New York Knicks firing coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, which created a vacancy for one of the most intriguing jobs in the NBA. Just three days after
7 potential replacements for Tom Thibodeau as Knicks coach
Over the last five years, Tom Thibodeau won 226 regular-season games with the New York Knicks, or just 30 fewer than his six predecessors combined. His 24 playoff wins were the most by a Knicks coach
MVP money: SGA could net $890K-per-game contract; Luka, Jokic up for raise, too
Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for the NBA's most valuable contract this offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander, 26, became "supermax" eligible with the Oklahoma City Thunder by
Basketball-Knicks fire Thibodeau after Eastern Conference defeat
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, the team said on Tuesday, days after they were eliminated in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana
Paralympics-LA28 unveils venue plan for largest ever Paralympics
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Events for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games will be held in downtown LA, Exposition Park, Venice Beach, Long Beach, Carson and Arcadia under the venue plan
Trade hype rehash on tap when Mavs-Lakers meet in preseason
There was a lot of criticism circling the Dallas Mavericks after they traded franchise star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. Expect another round of opinions about the big swap
Pacers F Jarace Walker to miss at least first 2 games of finals
The Indiana Pacers will be without forward Jarace Walker for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals as he recovers from a right ankle injury. The finals begin Thursday in Oklahoma City against
Pacers F Jarace Walker injures ankle, availability uncertain for NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers reserve forward Jarace Walker injured his right ankle during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night and his availability for the NBA Finals is uncertain. Pacers coach
Jalen Brunson, Knicks earn trip back to Indiana for Game 6
Karl-Anthony Towns knew where the Eastern Conference finals stood as he evaluated the pain in his left knee prior to the Thursday game. The New York Knicks were staring at elimination, and the
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski recovering from wrist surgery
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is recovering from wrist surgery, the team announced Thursday. Podziemski, 22, underwent a debridement procedure on his left (shooting) wrist on Tuesday
Thunder thrash Wolves in Game 5, storm into NBA Finals
Even before the basket went in, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spread his arms wide to his side in celebration. Cason Wallace left his right arm high in the air, just waiting for the ball to drop through the
Knicks in wait-and-see mode with hobbled KAT
Karl-Anthony Towns carried the Knicks in Game 3, but the big man buckled in Game 4 and he is listed as questionable with a bruised left knee as New York faces elimination in the Eastern Conference
Tyrese Haliburton posts triple-double as Pacers top Knicks to take 3-1 lead
Tyrese Haliburton delivered a one-of-a-kind performance Tuesday night, and it put the Indiana Pacers one victory away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Haliburton recorded 32
Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to 2nd-degree assault in shooting incident
Six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree assault in relation to a shooting incident outside a Tacoma, Wash., mall in March 2023. According to reports, the
Report: Spurs C Victor Wembanyama to return by training camp
San Antonio Spurs All-Star center Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to the court by the start of training camp, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Wembanyama missed the last two months of this season due
Thunder hold off Wolves' rally, head home up 3-1
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault showed a subtle grin when a reporter asked what he learned about his team Monday night. Two nights earlier, the Thunder lost by 42 points on the road
Basketball-Indiana Fever's Clark sidelined for two weeks with injury
(Reuters) - Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been ruled out for at least two weeks with a muscle strain, the WNBA team said on Monday. The Iowa graduate, who is in her second professional season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokoumpo lead All-NBA picks
There were four repeat performers and one first-timer named to the 2024-25 Kia All-NBA First Team on Friday. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo heads up the first team, earning top honors
Pacers-Knicks series opener draws massive ratings
All eyes were on the Indiana Pacers in their stirring late-game comeback and eventual overtime victory versus the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers' 138-135 win at