NBA GMs pick Spurs for title, Wembanyama for MVP and DPOY in annual survey
The league's annual poll of general managers made San Antonio and Victor Wembanyama heavy favorites for the 2026-27 season, while ranking Jalen Brunson the top
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Vegas bettor pleads guilty in federal cases tied to NBA, NCAA and CBA fixing schemes
Shane Hennen was indicted in three federal gambling cases involving alleged game-fixing across the NBA, NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association.
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Celtics extend Payton Pritchard on two-year, $44.2M deal
Boston locked up its sixth man through 2028-29 with a mutual option, a move analysts debated as either fair value or an overpay.
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Tyrese Haliburton returns from Achilles injury, shaking up the Eastern Conference
Haliburton's comeback after a torn Achilles that cost Indiana the 2025-26 season reshapes the Pacers' and the Central Division's outlook.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely with private health issue
Golden State's center will remain away from games but stay around the team while dealing with an undisclosed health matter.
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Knicks waive Drew Eubanks after pectoral injury, thinning roster battle
New York moved on from the veteran center following a serious pectoral injury, opening a path for another big man to claim the final roster spot.
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Thunder rookie Otega Oweh suffers season-ending Achilles injury
Oklahoma City lost the rookie for the season, extending a run of serious injuries to its first-year players.
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DraftKings self-certifies protected NBA player props as stock draws catalysts
The operator's exchange arm moved to certify protected NBA player prop markets, a product step watched by investors.
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NBA defends second apron as players push back on spending limits
The league's hard spending tier remains a flashpoint between owners seeking parity and the players' union.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther exits preseason game with leg injury, set for knee imaging
Denver's wing left a preseason game against the Clippers and will undergo imaging on his knee.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for $14M, a basketball memorabilia record
The sale set a new high mark for basketball collectibles at auction.
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NBA season opens with six coaches in new jobs, including three first-time head coaches
A wave of sideline turnover means nearly a fifth of the league starts 2026-27 under new leadership.
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Lakers exploring trades, including Dalton Knecht, ahead of season opener
Los Angeles continues to shop for roster upgrades with a decision looming on its final spots.
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Walker Kessler impresses in Lakers preseason debut as Redick demands relentlessness
The center's first outing with Los Angeles produced 11 points and nine rebounds in a half, drawing praise from the coaching staff.
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Spurs debut Fox, Harper and Castle three-guard lineup in preseason win over Suns
San Antonio tested a new backcourt configuration as it builds toward a season with Finals expectations.
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Maxey says healthy Embiid 'changes everything' for 76ers
Philadelphia's star guard framed Joel Embiid's availability as the swing factor for the team's season.
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NBA tightens officiating on push-offs and flopping for 2026-27
The league's points of emphasis for the coming season target physicality and embellishment.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving trade talk tied to factors beyond recent rumors
Speculation about Irving's future in Dallas continues as insiders weigh what could force a move.
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