NBA Basketball

LeBron: Maxey friendship, desire to help Embiid drove 76ers decision

LeBron James says his long-standing friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign with the 76ers.

Kyrie ready to 'kick some butt' after lengthy ACL recovery

Kyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."

Veteran PG Russell waived by Grizzlies, hits free agency

The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran D'Angelo Russell and signed undrafted guard Brendan Hausen.

Knicks' Brunson cleared to play after offseason wrist surgery

Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is ready for the 2026-27 season after acknowledging that he underwent left wrist surgery.

Pelinka: LeBron's Lakers exit 'done amicably'

Rob Pelinka said Thursday that the Lakers remain thankful for their time with LeBron James.

Bob Pettit, NBA's first MVP and a 'true giant of the game,' dies at 93

Bob Pettit, who was named an All-Star in each of his 11 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame said Thursday.

💰 Flagg's 1-of-1 rookie debut patch card sells for record $8.04M

The card was sold in early Friday morning at 2 a.m. ET.