NBA, WNBA extend partnerships with 2K video game
The NBA and WNBA agreed in principle to terms for a multi-year global partnership expansion with the 2K video game, the leagues announced on Friday.Also, 2K agreed in principle to…
NBA Finals ratings rise for Game 3; series still down
The viewership numbers made a modest comeback in Game 3 on Wednesday night as the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 to take a 2-1 lead in the…
Report: Nuggets G Russell Westbrook declining option
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook plans to decline his $3.47 million player option for next season, ESPN reported on Friday.The decision would make the 36-year-old veteran a free agent on…
Report: Lakers F Dorian Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be ready for fall training camp for next season, ESPN reported on Thursday.Finney-Smith, 32,…
Pacers, Thunder stick with same approaches for Game 4
The Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t panicking.The Indiana Pacers aren’t taking anything for granted.Heading into Friday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, the teams say they’re not changing much…
Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander determined to ‘suck it up,’ attack in Game 4
INDIANAPOLIS — Physical and fast was the Pacers’ defensive approach in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and more of the same is coming until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proves he and…
Pacers backups star, stake Indiana to 2-1 Finals lead
INDIANAPOLIS — NBA Finals marquees aren’t for backups. However, as the 20,000 golden T-shirts in the arena said on Thursday, “But this is Indiana.”Reserve guards Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell…
Backups bring down the house, Pacers take 2-1 Finals lead
INDIANAPOLIS — Backup guards Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell helped Indiana’s bench break out with 49 points as the Pacers topped the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 on Wednesday to claim…
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins booted from Puerto Rico league
Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was suspended by a Puerto Rico basketball league and had his contract rescinded after igniting a brawl earlier this week.The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League also…
Report: Suns weighing Kevin Durant trade options
The Phoenix Suns are actively working with Kevin Durant’s business partner to weigh trade options, ESPN reported Wednesday.The Suns and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman have met “multiple times” in the…
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown has knee surgery, expects to return by training camp
Boston Celtics star swingman Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday.Per the Celtics, Brown is expected to be ready to participate in training camp without limitation.Brown, 28,…
Ex-Knicks coach says goodbye as team struggles to replace him
As the New York Knicks continue to hit roadblocks in their hunt for a head coach, the one they fired last week bid farewell to the team and fans on…
Report: Rockets, Wolves rebuff Knicks’ request to poach coaches
The New York Knicks’ coaching search is reportedly off to a sputtering start.The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves refused the Knicks’ request to speak with head coaches Ime Udoka and…
Mavericks, Pistons to play game in Mexico City on Nov. 1
The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will play a regular-season game on Nov. 1 at Mexico City’s Arena CDMX.The NBA confirmed on Tuesday its 34th game in Mexico, the most…
Cooper Flagg part of Duke’s table for 3 in NBA draft green room
Presumed No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg finds himself in familiar company at the 2025 NBA Draft with Duke teammates Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach among 13 players who received invitations…
NBA Finals Game 2 ratings lowest in nearly 20 years
A Game 2 blowout in the NBA Finals on Sunday drew an average of 8.76 million viewers, the lowest for a Game 2 in the finals in 18 years -…