basketball
Spurs, Thunder open as 2026-27 title favorites with Knicks close behind
Oddsmakers install the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder as early 2026-27 NBA title co-favorites, with the reigning champion New York Knicks opening fourth on the board. The market sets up a West-heavy chase field and an immediate test of the Knicks’ repeat credentials.
5h ago
basketball
James Harden arrest in Houston puts Cavaliers’ offseason in flux
James Harden’s misdemeanor weapons arrest in Houston introduces legal and disciplinary uncertainty just weeks after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff exit. The case could shape both his contract decision and the franchise’s roster plans for next season.
13h ago
NBA Finals
Robinson’s flagrant on Wembanyama raises Finals stakes and scrutiny
Mitchell Robinson’s flagrant elbow to Victor Wembanyama’s throat in Game 4 adds another layer to an already bruising NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, putting officiating and discipline under the microscope.
3d ago
NBA Finals
Barnes, Kornet lose track of championship rings as Spurs chase history
Harrison Barnes and Luke Kornet both own NBA championship rings, but neither can say exactly where theirs are. The Spurs veterans are in New York with San Antonio as the franchise battles the Knicks in the Finals.
3d ago
NBA Finals
Sixers' Past Decisions Echo in Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Rematch
As the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs prepare for the 2026 NBA Finals, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves indirectly linked to both contenders through recent playoff history and former players now playing pivotal roles.
10d ago
basketball
NBA Grapples With Star Injury Epidemic Amidst Record Viewership
The 2025-2026 NBA season has been marred by an unprecedented surge in star player injuries, raising critical questions about player welfare, league scheduling, and the long-term sustainability of player longevity.
30d ago
WNBA
Jason Collins, NBA Pioneer and First Openly Gay Player, Dies at 47
Jason Collins, who made history as the NBA's first openly gay player, has passed away at 47 after an eight-month battle with brain cancer. His courageous revelation in 2013 left an indelible mark on sports and LGBTQ+ representation.
32d ago
basketball
Antetokounmpo, Brown at Center of Intensifying NBA Offseason Trade Rumors
The NBA offseason has unofficially begun, bringing with it a surge of trade speculation surrounding two of the league's prominent stars: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown.
32d ago
basketball
Bucks Reportedly Open to Trade Offers for Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly exploring trade scenarios for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo following a disappointing 2025-26 season. This development could reshape the NBA's championship landscape.
33d ago