Duke has thrown freshman Cooper Flagg ‘in the fire.’ Just like he wanted.
Flagg has been tested during the first weeks of his college career, and the 17-year-old phenom still looks like the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
By Ben Golliver
How does a champion motivate itself? The Celtics are figuring it out.
The Boston Celtics, who finally broke through last season, are in search of the same feeling that propelled them to the NBA title.
By Candace Buckner
Earl Monroe changed the NBA. At 80, he is still making moves.
“The Pearl” revolutionized professional basketball with his flashy style of play. As he reaches a milestone birthday, he is slowed but proud.
By Paul Schwartzman
The Cavaliers finally lost, but their NBA title aspirations remain intact
Cleveland’s 120-117 loss to defending champion Boston, its first of the season after a 15-0 start, showed the Cavaliers to be legitimate title contenders.
By Ben Golliver
The NBA’s three-point revolution has gotten extreme. How many is too many?
With the defending champion Boston Celtics leading the way, three-point shooting in professional basketball has reached game-changing heights.
By Ben Golliver and Artur Galocha
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are recovering from a dreadful start
Milwaukee is back above .500 with a 9-3 stretch after winning just one of its first seven games.
By Varun Shankar
Bilal Coulibaly is learning what two-way play takes in the NBA
The second-year standout had just four points in a 124-114 loss at Milwaukee, the Wizards’ 14th in a row.
By Varun Shankar
Wizards just can’t stop James Harden in their 13th straight loss
Harden had 23 points in the first quarter, 31 at halftime and 43 when his night ended as the Clippers cruised, 121-96.
By Varun ShankarTNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ will move to ESPN next season amid lawsuit settlement
The long-running TNT show featuring Charles Barkley & Co. will find a new home at ESPN in 2025 as part of a settlement between the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery.
By Ben Strauss
Gregg Popovich never shrank from the moment. We could use him now.
The coach backed up his views with sophistication and conviction that often is missing from today’s public discourse.
By Candace Buckner
The Bucks remain a mess, and NBA teams wonder what can be learned
Milwaukee did the right thing in trading for a star to complement Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it has turned out so wrong.
By Jerry Brewer
Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich to be sidelined indefinitely after stroke
The Spurs announced that Popovich, the 75-year-old Hall of Fame coach, is expected to make a full recovery.
By Ben Golliver and Varun Shankar
Even on Klay Thompson appreciation night, Stephen Curry stole the show
Curry took over in the final minutes, leading the Warriors past Thompson’s Mavericks on a night of nostalgia for Golden State.
By Ben Golliver
Kyle Singler videos spark concern for his well-being from NBA players
After the former NBA player and Duke standout said he feared for his life and was “being held hostage,” Kevin Love called for Singler to get “the love and support he needs.”
By Des Bieler
Paul George’s return to face the Clippers was anything but triumphant
George played in Los Angeles on Wednesday night for the first time since signing with the 76ers during the offseason.
By Ben Golliver
NBA suspends Joel Embiid three games for shoving journalist in locker room
Embiid will begin serving his suspension once he is medically cleared to return.
By Ben Golliver
Victor Wembanyama must try to find his stride without Gregg Popovich
Wembanyama has been uneven to begin his second NBA season, and Popovich is out indefinitely following an unspecified health incident.
By Ben Golliver
NBA to investigate Joel Embiid’s locker room altercation with columnist
The 76ers star shoved Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes in the locker room Saturday night.
By Ben Golliver
LeBron James says ‘the choice is clear,’ endorses Kamala Harris
LeBron James is endorsing the Democratic candidate for president for the third straight election.
By Matt Bonesteel
Kevin Durant’s Suns are rolling. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks are in peril.
Both teams struggled through frustrating seasons in 2023-24, but Phoenix is showing signs of a turnaround this year while Milwaukee remains stuck in neutral.
By Ben Golliver
NBA fines 76ers for ‘inconsistent’ comments on Joel Embiid’s health status
The Philadelphia superstar has yet to play this season and is slated to miss another game Wednesday.
By Ben Golliver
Stung by the backlash, Ted Leonsis is trying to win back Washington
The Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO says he wants to unite the region, but a failed arena deal in Virginia turned him into a polarizing figure.
By Rick Maese
At the NBA’s new $2 billion arena, a unique ‘Wall’ of fans steals the show
The Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome made its regular season debut Wednesday night, and its distinctive features left an immediate impression.
By Ben Golliver