Ex-NBA champ JR Smith arrested on family violence charge
Former NBA champion JR Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a charge of assault causing “bodily injury family violence.”
Kessler talks up retooled Lakers' title hopes behind 'nasty' defense
New addition Walker Kessler is convinced the Lakers have the right guys to be “a nasty defensive team” and a contender in the Western Conference this season.
NBA officials to crack down on push-offs as part of new '26-27 guidelines
The NBA has issued new guidance to its referees on four types of “high-volume and highly impactful” calls, including push-offs.
Eric Karabell's 'Do draft' list includes Randle, Castle, Reaves
Eric Karabell highlights the players who are falling further than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts this season.
Ajay Mitchell, Ayo Dosunmu and other top sleepers to target
Jim McCormick highlights the lesser known players who could be worth taking a flyer on in the final rounds of your fantasy draft.
Bronny on LeBron's Lakers exit: 'He's got his own path'
Bronny James said he hasn’t spoken much to his father, LeBron, about the decision to leave the Lakers this summer, but said he’s excited to face him on Christmas.
LeBron envisioned joining Knicks but nixed idea after historic title
LeBron James told ESPN that he envisioned joining the Knicks as a free agent this summer but nixed the idea after New York won the NBA title.
💰 Flagg's 1-of-1 rookie debut patch card sells for record $8.04M
The card was sold in early Friday morning at 2 a.m. ET.
76ers say 'sacrifice' key to success after offseason additions
The 76ers say they are comfortable with making sacrifices for the benefit of the team after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in the offseason.
Tatum 'comfortable' leading new-look Celtics post-Brown trade
Jayson Tatum says he’s thankful for his time with Jaylen Brown and the success they shared but feels comfortable leading the new-look Celtics this season.
