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Tennessee State University announces the hiring of NBA veteran Robert Covington as chief basketball officer, a move that brings his extensive professional experience and deep university ties to the program.
The NBA is exploring expansion to 32 teams, targeting Las Vegas and Seattle for new franchises that could debut in the 2028-29 season, with an expansion draft that forces teams to protect key players while navigating contract realities.
The NBA imposed a $30 million fine, executive suspensions and the loss of five first‑round picks on the Clippers for Kawhi Leonard’s off‑court income violations, marking the league’s largest penalty to date.
A quarter‑century after its launch, the Basketball Without Borders program has grown into a worldwide platform that shapes players, coaches and communities across continents.
On August 23, 2026, Magic Johnson and Pau Gasol shared emotional messages honoring Kobe Bryant’s 48th birthday, reflecting on their deep brotherhood and shared legacy with the late icon.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host back-to-back games against five rivals this season, a format designed to reduce travel while spotlighting a championship-contending core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm explains why he needed convincing to trade fan‑favorite Jaylen Brown, the financial constraints that drove the move, and the lasting impact on loyalty.
Jalen Suggs will lead the first men’s Basketball Without Borders ‘Next Up’ camp in Istanbul, part of the program’s 25th‑anniversary celebrations and a stepping stone toward NBA and WNBA All‑Star events.
Jeanie Buss, the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, is suing to block a $12.5 billion transaction that would hand a 17.8 percent minority stake to investors Josh Kushner and former NBA chief executive Bob Iger, threatening her grip on the franchise's governance.
Valerie Ackerman reflects on a career that reshaped women’s professional basketball, recalling early struggles, historic firsts, and the personal influences that guided her path.
The eighth edition of the SLAM Summer Classic will light up Rucker Park in New York City on August 17, 2026, featuring the nation's most coveted high school basketball prospects and streamed live on NBA platforms.
Candace Parker’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame honors a career that reshaped women’s basketball, from NCAA titles to Olympic gold and a lasting impact on future generations.
In a transaction that underscores shifting roster strategies, the Charlotte Hornets sent guard Tre Mann to the Cleveland Cavaliers, receiving veteran point guard Dennis Schröder and cash considerations.
Amar’e Stoudemire becomes the sole former NBA player inducted in 2026, while the Hall also celebrates WNBA legends and the 1996 Olympic gold team, as future eligibility debates swirl around Griffin, Iguodala, Rose, Paul and Westbrook.
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino is poised to convert another college standout into an NBA first‑round pick, with guard Tounde Yessoufou projected as a 2027 draft prospect.
A consortium led by Joshua Kushner and Disney chief executive Bob Iger finalizes a $12.5 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers, reviving the franchise under new ownership while exposing the financial scrutiny of former owner Mark Walter.
Indiana's rising star Tyrese Haliburton will headline an NBA exhibition game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum on October 7, a first‑since‑2018 event that underscores the Pacers' rising fortunes.
A surge of Australian talent in the NBA, record-breaking crowds in the NBL, and strategic investments in the WNBL are reshaping the nation's basketball landscape.
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach whose career spanned more than three decades, passed away on August 10 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped how basketball is played and coached.
The 1996 Olympic women's basketball team, instrumental in launching the WNBA, will join the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, celebrating a legacy that reshaped the sport.
Younger fans are gravitating toward short, algorithm‑driven basketball clips, while declining literacy and attention spans force media outlets to prioritize engagement over depth.
Former NBA champion Danny Green hosted a basketball clinic in McAllen, Texas, blending skill training with life lessons and community connection.
The university revealed staff changes on July 31, 2026, highlighting Galst’s expanded role and Felsenfeld’s championship pedigree.
A towering talent from Barcelona, Joakim Boumtje Boumtje, has chosen Duke over U.S. prep schools, bringing MVP accolades, a record‑setting performance and a unique family legacy to the program.