The Latest Breaking News from Basketball

On this day: Boston Celtics, NBA legend Larry Bird retires

On this day in 1992, Boston Celtics and NBA legend Larry Bird retired from the game of basketball.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2023

Harlan Coben's Shelter episode 1 recap: three friends and a mysterious butterfly

Here's a recap of Harlan Coben's Shelter episode 1, the Pilot episode, which sets up a huge number of mysteries.

WhatToWatch · Aug 18, 2023

Michigan basketball analyst omits Malik Hall from top players list

A Michigan basketball analyst isn't too fond of Malik Hall:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2023

Up at 4.45am, head home at 11pm: life as an NBA player trying to break through

Jason Preston could barely get a game in high school, and now he is a member of the LA Clippers. Staying there requires incredible amounts of hard work

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023

Bryce Young acknowledges QB coach Josh McCown’s basketball skills

Bryce Young on QB coach Josh McCown's basketball prowess: I've been able to see some things he could do, he's crazy athletic to this day

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2023

Temporary shelter for asylum seekers closes in Maine's largest city

City officials in Portland, Maine say about 190 asylum seekers from African countries are being relocated after a basketball arena that served as a temporary shelter closed

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

PHOTOS: Best images from Australia’s 90-86 exhibition loss to Brazil

The best photos from Australia's 90-86 exhibition loss to Brazil as they prepare for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2023

‘Where the real wins are’: basketball’s rising star Bul Kuol on the other World Cup inspiring a nation

Last year Bul Kuol faced a choice: play for the fledgling South Sudanese national team or try for a place in the Boomers. He has no regrets

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023

10 international stars (including Jamal Murray) no longer participating in the 2023 FIBA World Cup

MVP winners like Giannis and Jokic will be missed.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2023

ESPN Inks Digital Media Rights Deal with West Coast Conference

The deal expands ESPN’s relationship with WCC and will allow ESPN+ to stream more than 900 WCC events each year

TV Tech · Aug 15, 2023