NBA Basketball

Mavs' Flagg headlines Rising Stars player pool

Ten rookies -- all of whom were taken in the lottery in June's draft -- and 11 sophomores, as well as seven players from the G League, are slated to take part in next month's Rising Stars Challenge.

Celtics pay tribute to champion Holiday in return

Jrue Holiday said his welcome back to Boston "brought back good times" and complimented Celtics fans for having his back while he played there.

No return of the Mac: McClung sits dunk contest

Three-time defending NBA dunk contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.

Bucks don't offer timetable for Giannis return

Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential return date remains uncertain as the Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain.

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest

The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.

Suns' Booker out at least week with ankle sprain

Suns guard Devin Booker, who averaged a team-high 25.4 points and 6.2 assists, will miss at least a week with a sprained right ankle.

🏀 Midseason lessons for all 30 NBA teams

What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.