The Celtics, missing Jayson Tatum, have their eyes on the playoffs. The Pacers, missing Tyrese Haliburton, have their eyes on the lottery.

The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league’s player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov.

All-Star Homecourt Hoops is a signature community initiative leading into NBA All-Star 2026, the first-ever NBA All-Star hosted at the Clippers’ new home, Intuit Dome. The league’s annual midseason showcase features an all-new U.S. vs. the World format, taking place on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET on NBC.

Federal prosecutors say Rozier and Shaker Heights friend DeNiro Laster conspired to rig prop bets by sharing information about a planned fake injury during a March 2023 game. (AP Photo/Terrance Willia

Baylor Bears transfer Cameron Carr has emerged as one of college basketball’s biggest 2026 NBA Draft risers, outperforming five-star freshman Tounde Yessoufou with elite scoring, efficiency, and first-round buzz after a breakout start to the season.

NBA star Elden Campbell’s cause of death has been revealed. Campbell died “due to a drowning” on Monday, December 1, according to Thomas Steinkamp, the chief of investigative services for Broward County,

Following the revelation that Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is uncertain, teams around the NBA were sent into a frenzy over the possibility of trading for the two-time MVP.

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook has surpassed NBA legend Tim Duncan for 17th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

HBCU Legends has obtained an early look at the 2026 HBCU GO basketball schedule, which will open with a high-profile SWAC rivalry game featuring Charlie Ward’s