Chauncey Billups back in court: Why the Blazers coach is facing decades in prison
After a Hall of Fame NBA career, here’s what we know about Billups’ connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling.
Knicks’ Brown: SGA tops in convincing refs of fouls
“SGA, he’s a tough cover, and he does a great job of convincing the referees — probably better than anybody in the league — that he’s getting hit,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said after his team’s 103-100 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night.
‘Confidence renewed’: James Harden, Jose Ramirez and a fresh hope in Cleveland
Entering January, the Cavaliers were stuck in a play-in spot. They’ve since racked up the best record in the NBA and added an 11-time All-Star.
Caruso, Hartenstein exit OKC win with injuries
Alex Caruso (left hip contusion) and Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf tightness) were ruled out during the team’s 103-100 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated Thursday.
Man pleads guilty in athlete home burglaries case
Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, a member of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024, pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen property on Wednesday.
Nov. trial date set for Billups, Jones in poker case
Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, former guard Damon Jones and nearly three dozen co-defendants will stand trial beginning Nov. 2, a federal judge said.
NBA 2025-26 postseason tracker: The Thunder clinch the first postseason spot
The 2025-26 NBA postseason is a little over six weeks away. Stay up to date with which teams have clinched.
Points league rankings: Anthony Edwards isn’t slowing down
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Anthony Edwards being one of the most reliable options in the top 10.
76ers’ Edgecombe (back) out at least 1 game
VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday’s game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers’ star rookie a night earlier on a hard fall.
Kerr, Rivers sign college ‘independence’ letter
A number of prominent basketball coaches, including Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers, signed a public letter released Wednesday contending that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college athletics.
