Bob Pettit, NBA's first MVP and Hall of Famer, dies at 93
Pettit, an 11-time All-Star and two-time MVP for the St. Louis Hawks, was one of the league's greatest scorers and rebounders and remained its first MVP recipie
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Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks at standstill as camp opens
With an agreement considered unlikely, the stalemate clouds the defending champions' roster and finances entering training camp.
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NBA and WNBA unions send second letter urging gambling regulators to curb betting harassment
The letter expands the unions' earlier push to include the WNBA and asks regulators to act against abuse directed at players from bettors.
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Sam Presti says Thunder can stay elite despite offseason departures
The Oklahoma City GM argues the defending champions can match or exceed past performance as camp opens, citing the health of Jalen Williams and others.
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Dereck Lively II not cleared for Mavericks training camp after foot surgery
The Mavericks center's availability for the start of the season remains undetermined as he recovers from right foot surgery.
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Stephen Curry says unsettled contract extension will not affect his play or Warriors
Curry downplayed the unresolved extension talks, saying there is 'no drama' entering the season.
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Lonzo Ball denies retirement reports, says NBA career is not over
Ball pushed back on reports suggesting his career had ended, saying he is still waiting for a call, while injuries continue to limit his return.
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ESPN NBA Rank 2026 top 10 released, with razor-thin race for No. 1
The annual top-100 countdown concluded with Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Doncic atop a closely contested ranking that drew wide debate.
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Lawrence Tanter, longtime Lakers public address announcer, dies at 76
Tanter manned the microphone in Los Angeles from the Showtime era until retiring in June following a stroke.
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Knicks add 'weight clause' to latest Jalen Duren offer as Pistons extension talks stall
Detroit's negotiations with Duren remain unresolved as reports of a weight clause in the offer drew backlash.
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NBA adopts 3-2-1 draft lottery odds aimed at curbing tanking
The new lottery weighting changes tanking incentives, with knock-on effects for fantasy basketball formats.
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Rockets open training camp with Fred VanVleet back on court after ACL injury
VanVleet's return from ACL surgery headlines Houston's camp as the team gauges how much he can contribute.
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USA Today releases NBA power rankings as training camps open
Preseason rankings and conference-by-conference projections set the stage for the 2026-27 campaign.
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ESPN grades every NBA offseason signing, extension and trade
The outlet assessed the biggest deals of the summer, including Kawhi Leonard's Raptors contract and the Dorian Finney-Smith trade.
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Tyrese Haliburton says he will be cleared for Pacers camp after Game 7 injury
The Pacers guard is set to return for camp and recalled an emotional moment with Reggie Miller after his Game 7 injury.
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Knicks face first major post-championship problem with Towns standoff
Sports Illustrated examines options for New York as its star center's extension talks stall.
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Luka Doncic reaffirms desire to win a title with Lakers
Doncic said he 'desperately' wants a championship and is embracing a leadership role in Los Angeles.
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Gregg Popovich marries in Bexar County
The Spurs coach tied the knot locally, adding a personal milestone to his decorated career.
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