New East tiers: How injuries, offseason movement reshaped the conference
From injured superstars to play-in teams making major splashes, Chris Herring runs down every team’s outlook for 2025-26.
The NBA is closing in on its first $1 million per game player
The reigning MVP will get close, but the league is still waiting for its first $82 million per year player.
LeBron to Luka: Inside the most delicate superstar transition in NBA history
For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.
Cooper Flagg’s first summer league game: Top plays, takeaways and future impact
Our experts weigh in on the No. 1 pick’s debut in NBA summer league.
Flagg wins summer debut despite uneven outing
Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Lakers.
Fore! Barkley is longest shot in celeb golf tourney
Charles Barkey, who finished a career-best 58th last year, remains the biggest long shot to win this week’s American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.
Pelicans, Jones agree to 3-year, $68M extension
Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension with the franchise.
Harlan, Eagle, SVG joining Prime Video coverage
Prime Video will have many familiar faces along with some new voices when it begins its first season of NBA coverage in October. Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle and Stan Van Gundy are coming over from TNT while Cassidy Hubbarth is coming from ESPN.
Williams, Thunder agree to rookie max extension
Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, his agents told ESPN.
50 days, 50 states: Durant, Reese headline top hoopers from D.C.-area high schools
As part of SportsCenter’s “50 States in 50 Days” tour, we’re spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of D.C., Maryland and Virginia based on career achievements, legacy and lasting impact on the game.