October 2027 is 'realistic target' for launch of NBA's Europe league

NBA Europe’s October 2027 launch is ‘realistic target’ for launch, FIBA official says, but in meantime there is a EuroLeague mess to address www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. They've been a disaster

The LA Clippers have experienced turbulence all over the place in this their All-Star season. But they value continuity at the top, and are confident many of their troubles will clear www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. They’ve been a disaster With a talented roster and All-Star weekend in their home arena, the LA Clippers were poised to have a great 2025-26 season. What happened?

The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. Instead it’s been scandal, injuries, and losing. Here’s what they plan to do about it www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

Kawhi Leonard, James Harden learned of Chris Paul decision via social media

James Harden said the Clippers’ problems were ‘not just Chris,’ meaning CP3. ‘It’s a lot,’ Harden said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

Team USA cruises in World Cup qualifying as MarJon Beauchamp makes case for NBA call Monday night's Team USA blowout over Nicaragua was a Beauchamp showcase. Will NBA teams be interested in him?

Like others before him, MarJon Beauchamp uses USA qualifier to make NBA case www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

MarJon Beauchamp makes his case for an NBA call during World Cup qualifying

You should have seen MarJon Beauchamp play last night. No, really. What he did for Team USA in a World Cup qualifier was impressive, even if few fans care right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

The NBA players, coaches and gamblers at the center of a federal betting investigation The federal government has charged dozens of people in two separate gambling investigations. Here's how the feds say they're connected.

The man who allegedly recruited Damon Jones and Chauncey Billups to a rigged poker scheme in 2019 had a partner, who, years later, allegedly organized bets against NBA players and teams from insider info. If the feds’ case is right, connections run deep www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

The NBA players, coaches and gamblers at the center of a federal betting investigation The federal government has charged dozens of people in two separate gambling investigations. Here's how the feds say they're connected.

An @theathletic.com‬⁩ investigation shows the mob-connected guy allegedly at the rigged poker game with Chauncey Billups is the one who pressured Jontay Porter. And that’s not the only link in the ongoing illegal betting probe www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

The NBA players, coaches and gamblers at the center of a federal betting investigation

Are you confused by the NBA betting scandal? Two cases, 34 people charged. Rigged poker AND insider trading? After pouring through court records over the last month, a @theathletic.com ‬⁩ investigation shows it’s all connected, with @mikevorkunov.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Kenny Atkinson not a fan of NBA's $100K fine: 'Gotta look at the Cavs’ best interest'

Yes, the Cavs broke a rule last week in Miami. And if given a chance, they’d likely do it again www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

Mark Cuban says Mavs won't trade Anthony Davis because 'we want to try to win'

Mark Cuban is back in the fold with the Mavericks, and told ⁦‪me‬⁩ they won’t trade Anthony Davis because ‘we want to try to win’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics USA Basketball also unveiled the 12-man roster for the first two games of the World Cup qualifying tournament later this month.

LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics — but here is who is in for the start of the Americans’ gold medal defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Ja Morant exits Grizzlies-Cavaliers game early due to calf soreness, will undergo testing

Across the NBA teams are paying more attention to calf injuries. Ja Morant suffered one tonight in Cleveland and is headed for testing www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

NBA seeks cell phones from multiple teams, including Lakers, in gambling investigation: Sources The NBA is continuing its investigation into illegal sports betting after three current or former players were federally indicted.

The NBA widened its own betting probe to ask for cell phones. Two Lakers close to LeBron — and to Damon Jones, who is charged — are among those who complied. @mikevorkunov.bsky.social @samamick.bsky.social @danwoikesports.bsky.social and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era How did things go so wrong in Dallas under Nico Harrison and who is finding influence as a voice in the organization now?

Palace intrigue. Dangerous injury possibilities for the star they traded for. A power struggle: Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Cleveland has plenty of scoring when healthy. But it needs a dominant Donovan Mitchell

Could the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell lead the NBA in scoring? Better yet, should he?

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Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88 Considered one of the greatest players and coaches in league history, Lenny Wilkens leaves behind a remarkable basketball legacy.

Well, this sucks. Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88. It’s not in this story, but, personally, he was the first coach I ever rooted for as a young kid in Akron. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Cavaliers’ De’Andre Hunter ‘breaks’ Bulls’ Josh Giddey’s ankles with nasty crossover Cleveland forward crosses over the Bulls guard so badly that Giddey rolled his ankle in the Cavs' 128-122 win Saturday night.

Cavaliers’ De’Andre Hunter ‘said I don’t think I ever made anybody fall like that.’ He was talking about what he did to Josh Giddey last night www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

NBA’s new European league will feature 16 teams with potential Oct. 2027 launch Aivazoglou also suggested the NBA’s European teams would likely play against the NBA in a tournament.

It’s (nearly) on: NBA official says Oct. 2027, names 12 cities as targets for new European league, www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Here's what NBA officials and Congressional staffers discussed on Capitol Hill

With Congressional aides asking the NBA about charges against Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier, there remain two unidentified current and former NBA players named in the illegal gambling affidavit www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Here's what NBA officials and Congressional staffers discussed on Capitol Hill

Here’s what happened as NBA officials — but not Adam Silver or Mark Tatum — briefed Congress (staffers, not lawmakers) on gambling scandal Wednesday in a 50-minute, ‘cordial’ meeting www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

NBA officials to brief Congressional staff on gambling scandal

It is NOT Adam Silver, nor actual members of Congress, but NBA officials are briefing a Congressional committee’s staffers on gambling scandal right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Former Atlanta Hawks senior VP charged with embezzling $3.8M to buy Porsche, tickets The SVP of finance, who no longer works for the Hawks, is accused of changing financial reports to hide his company credit card charges.

An ex-Atlanta Hawks exec has been accused of embezzling $3.8 million from the team and spending it on trips to Europe and Bahamas, and on a Porsche. He's no longer employed by the Hawks and was indicted by the DOJ.

With @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

How does the NBA feel about the ‘second apron?’ A sampling, www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

What does Congress want to know from the NBA and what might those answers be?

Congress regulates ‘commerce’ and has jurisdiction over the NBA. House reps wanted to hear from Adam Silver by today and won’t, in part because the Senate is involved now, too. But the league will have its day on the Hill www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

What does Congress want to know from the NBA and what might those answers be? A Congressional committee wanted the NBA to respond to questions about gambling indictments. Here's why that won't happen, yet.

There will be no Adam Silver appearance on Capitol Hill…today. But Congress wants answers on the league’s betting scandal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Are NBA salary cap rules breaking up teams? Players open up on second apron NBA teams can spend tens of millions of dollars over the salary cap, but the new CBA hamstrings teams that spend too much for too long.

NBA players agreed to ‘aprons’ to avoid protected fight with owners over a hard cap. Two-plus years in, players are finding they don’t like the second apron — here is why www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Are NBA salary cap rules breaking up teams? Players open up on second apron

Talking about NBA salary rules, a player said ‘You can look at countless guys across the NBA and everybody but the stars are getting kind of f—–.’ Find out who said it, and how his peers share the same view of the ‘second apron.’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Are NBA salary cap rules breaking up teams? Players open up on second apron

The NBA’s second apron is busting up your favorite teams and kicking homegrown players out of the market. But these aren’t the only reasons the players don’t like the league’s salary rules www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

NBA reviewing injury reporting in light of FBI illegal gambling probe The NBA is reviewing its rules regarding injury announcements, as well as how it educates league personnel and players.

The NBA and their teams, as with other pro leagues and teams, are paid by the sports books. Wouldn’t it make sense for their shared customers to— you — to know about injuries when they do? With @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...