Basketball

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets says he’s relieved that Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo wasn’t more hurt after the run-in with Ball in the second quarter.

null

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68.

Depending on the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup winner, a few prescient bettors could land six-figure payouts. Patrick Everson reports.

The NBA postseason tips off this weekend, as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to become the league’s first repeat champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. After an exciting play-in tournament concludes Friday night, we […]

Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.

Bookmakers in Vegas and across the nation have the same conundrum every year when it comes to NBA playoff odds: They want the Lakers to be good but not too good. Win a series or […]

Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

The Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA’s worst record.