Kenny Smith to own NBL team, lead Next Stars

Kenny Smith, a two-time NBA champion and prominent broadcaster, has been appointed head of the NBL Next Stars’ Player Initiatives, North...

‘Who’s this Michael Jordan guy?’ How the NBA landed its very own wine partnership

Michael Jordan, a 5-foot-4 wine sommelier, is leading the NBA’s new wine partnership.

How Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik found himself fighting for his life

While executing some of the biggest NBA trades for the Utah Jazz, GM Justin Zanik’s energy and focus on his team...

What Joel Embiid’s return means for the 76ers, the playoff race and East rivals

Here’s what a healthy Embiid changes about the East’s race to the postseason.

Which teams should you bet on in the Western Conference playoff race?

The bottom of the conference is a giant game of musical chairs!

LeBron: Women’s hoops on rise thanks to ‘icons’

Lakers star LeBron James said women’s college hoops is thriving because of “icons” in the game such as LSU’s Angel Reese...

Zion limited in Pelicans’ loss after injuring finger

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson sat out the final 7:24 of Wednesday night’s loss to the Magic with a finger injury on...

Embiid returns, says injury ‘took a toll mentally’

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid said the mental recovery process from a meniscus injury that sidelined him for two months...

Pistons’ Flynn stuns with 50-point game off bench

Detroit point guard Malachi Flynn had just the third game of 50 points or more by a player off the bench...

Celtics wrap up top seed in NBA with rout of OKC

The Celtics powered past Oklahoma City 135-100 to secure the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.