The Latest Breaking News on NBA

Is star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum taking another leap?

Could it put the Duke alum in the conversation to win the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player Award?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022

Nikola Jokic makes more NBA history, Nuggets survive Thunder on second night of back-to-back

DENVER — Michael Malone tends to wear his emotions on his sleeve. At least he went home happy Saturday night.

The Denver Post · Oct 23, 2022

Zach LaVine scores 23 points in his season debut, but the Bulls fall flat in home opener to the Cavaliers

CHICAGO — Zach LaVine made his season debut for the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 23, 2022

More confusion than clarity on plan for Zach LaVine moving forward

The Bulls’ plan is to manage LaVine and his knee issue, which means not playing him in back-to-backs will be considered carefully.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2022

Anthony Davis, Troy Brown Jr. probable against Trail Blazers

The Lakers may be just starting to get a little bit healthier in advance of Sunday's tilt versus the Trail Blazers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022

Darvin Ham praises Russell Westbrook’s effort vs. Clippers: ‘Defended his behind off’

LOS ANGELES — They spoke over the summer about Russell Westbrook “being above average defensively,” and after seeing the veteran guard compete on the defensive end Thursday night against the Clippers, Lakers coach Darvin Ham was assured that his message had gotten across.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 23, 2022

Report: NBA Monitoring Potential Tanking More Closely This Season

Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged the league’s concerns about teams potentially losing on purpose ahead of the 2023 NBA draft.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 22, 2022

By any mimes necessary: Eddie Jones wants England to act out in training

Eddie Jones is introducing the art of mime to England training sessions in an effort to improve his squad’s non-verbal communication

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2022

‘Learning lesson’: Rockets guard Jalen Green trying to emulate rise of Ja Morant

“He has a huge spark when he plays,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of Jalen Green. “I definitely see a lot of growth in his game. He is trying to become more of a playmaker.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022

Report: Magic Johnson Wants to Buy Stake in Raiders

The NBA legend is interested in purchasing an ownership stake in the Raiders.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 22, 2022