For NBA Teams, A Date In Early February Might Have More Importance Than Usual

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 02: Craig Randall II #12 shakes hands with Hyrum Harris #22 of the … [+] Adelaide 36ers during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Oc...

The 0-5 Lakers Have Put The Pelicans Atop The Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes

HENDERSON, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 is shown … [+] during warms-ups before an exhibition game against G League Ignite at The Dollar ...

Luka Dončić Is Living Up To Preseason MVP Buzz

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks to pass as Kyrie … [+] Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center on O...

Let’s Give Ben Simmons A Chance

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 24: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets brings the ball up court … [+] during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on October 24, 2022 in Memp...

For The First Time In Two Decades, The Top Spot Goes To A Franchise That’s Not The Knicks Or Lakers

Led by the eye-popping $7 billion Golden State Warriors, the average NBA team is now worth $2.86 billion, 15% more than a year ago, an impressive feat considering the stock market is down more than 15...

NBA Players Association Names Que Gaskins President Of Marketing, Licensing Subsidiary

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) moves the ball down court in the second half of an NBA … [+] basketball game against the Utah Jazz in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ger...

Bounce-Back Year From Terrence Ross Could Lead To Trade

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic is guarded by Immanuel … [+] Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of the game at Madison Squ...

Los Angeles Lakers Have Made An Egregious Error By Not Trading Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers are only hurting themselves by refusing to trade Russell Westbrook. (Photo by … [+] Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) MediaNews Group v...

Is Christian Braun The Denver Nuggets’ Latest NBA Draft Steal?

Denver Nuggets rookie Christian Braun is quickly earning the trust of back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic … [+] with his high IQ, fundamentally solid play. Denver Post via Getty Images At first glance...

Damian Lillard Is Healthy, And He’s Putting The Portland Trail Blazers On His Back

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates as he … [+] points to his wrist after scoring a three-pot basket in the closing seconds of the game...

Joel Embiid’s Plantar Fasciitis Gives New Context To Sixers’ Early-Season Struggles

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after being … [+] fouled during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 18, ...

Inside Chet Holmgren’s Season From The Sideline

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JULY 05: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during a NBA … [+] Summer League game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on July 05, 2022 in Salt ...

Jay Wright, Tapped For College Basketball TV Gig, Will Eventually ‘Try’ Coaching In The NBA, Rick Pitino Says

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MARCH 26: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats cuts down the net … [+] after defeating the Houston Cougars 50-44 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourname...

Sixers Shouldn’t Panic Despite 0-2 Start To 2022-23 NBA Season

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 20: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on past … [+] Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Cente...

Campus Apartments CEO David Adelman Buys Michael Rubin’s 10% Stake In 76ers, Devils Owner HBSE Valued At $250 Million

Real estate CEO David Adelman wanted to purchase a stake in the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011 but said the timing wasn’t right. Getty Images Real estate investor David Adelman grew up a Philadelphi...

Sorare: news on the NBA and related data

Great news for NBA and NFT fans: as announced a few weeks ago, Sorare has made official its partnership with the National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA),...

Why pickleball has NBA’s LeBron James and NFL’s Tom Brady investing

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, with over 4.8 million people playing the game. However, its rapid growth has caused some growing pains, stemming from competing professional leagues...

Decision To Not Extend Grant Williams Could Be Risky For Celtics

MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 14: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against … [+] Josh Jackson #12 of the Toronto Raptors in overtime during a preseason NBA game at C...

Singapore Airport Is Auctioning Cognac And Whisky Rarities With Minimum Bids Of $95,000—But No Takers Yet

Hennessy’s tribute to the NBA comes in at a cool $158,000. Moët Hennessy Singapore’s Changi Airport has made a daring entry into the rare wines and spirits market by making more than 200 of some...

Dallas Mavericks Convert Training Camp Invitee McKinley Wright IV To Two-Way Contract

DALLAS, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 26: McKinley Wright IV #23 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait … [+] during the Dallas Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 26, 2...

NBA Western Conference Win Projections For 2022-23 Season

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 28: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against Mikal … [+] Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of game five of the Western Confe...

Young Core Shines Bright During Six-Game Stint

DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 3: Vlatko Cancar (31) of the Denver Nuggets defends Jalen Williams (8) of the … [+] Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of Oklahoma Citys 112-101 win on Mo...

With Sale Of The Phoenix Suns, One Minority Investor Has An Ace Up Its Sleeve

In business as in sports, a slam dunk is the best way to get it done. Cameron Johnson of the Phoenix Suns takes us all to school. Christian Petersen/Getty Images Not all team owners are created equal....

Sixers Create Financial Flexibility By Waiving Trevelin Queen, Charles Bassey And Isaiah Joe

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21 : Philadelphia 76ers player Charles Bassey warms up ahead of the NBA … [+] match between Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers at the Wells Fargo Center...

LeBron James Keeps Pushing Up The Earnings Record

Players are making more than ever on and off the court, and basketball’s booming business means their pay should continue rising. Having piled up four NBA championships and four MVP Awards—not to ment...

Warriors Failure To Suspend Draymond Green Will Cost Them The NBA Championship: Jalen Rose

DALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being … [+] fouled by the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at American Airlines Center on Janu...

Sixers’ Back-Of-The-Roster Moves Speak To Their Long-Term Vision

SAITAMA, JAPAN – OCTOBER 02: Mac McClung #55 of the Golden State Warriors handle the ball during the … [+] NBA Japan Games between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors at S...

Dallas Mavericks Pick Up Team Option On Josh Green For 2023-24 Season

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second … [+] half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won...

NBA Preseason Matters For Players Like McKinley Wright IV Of The Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Maverick’s McKinley Wright IV brings the ball up court during an NBA preseason basketball … [+] game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Tulsa, Okla. Wedne...

What Will It Take For Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Earn NBA All-Star Nod?

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – OCTOBER 20: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action … [+] during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 20, 202...

The New Orleans Pelicans Have The Perfect Zion Williamson Insurance

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 01: Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates a second … [+] half basket with Herbert Jones #5 while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Cae...

It Might Be Now Or Never For This Sixers Core To Win The NBA Title

CAMDEN, NJ – SEPTEMBER 26: Tobias Harris #12, Tyrese Maxey #0, James Harden #1, and Joel Embiid #21 … [+] of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture during media day at the 76ers Trainin...