NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites; Knicks’ title odds unchanged
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.
Doncic carries Lakers with 45-point triple-double
Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and only 1 turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history.
Risers and fallers: Add Dylan Harper, Cam Spencer for instant offense
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
Ex-NBA ref Lewis reinstated as G League official
Former NBA referee Eric Lewis, who retired in 2023 after violating the league’s social media policy, is on a potential path back to the league after being reinstated into the officiating program as a G League official.
Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup
A closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up.
Bickerstaff says ref Goble entered game with bias
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff sounded off on official John Goble, saying his calls during Thursday night’s game against the Mavs were “not objective.”
Nacua’s brother arrested over theft of Laker’s car
The brother of Rams star Puka Nacua was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Lakers forward Adou Thiero.
Jokic breaks record for career assists by center
Nikola Jokic passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s career assists leader among centers in Thursday’s win over the Magic.
Garnett rejoins Timberwolves as team ambassador
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role as team ambassador, involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts, and content development.
NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes — who got the 100th?
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league’s official vote.
