Bronny James struggles in 1-for-12 preseason debut, but JJ Redick lauds Lakers guard’s offseason growth

It may not have shown up in the box score in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason opener, but coach JJ Redick said he is thrilled with the steps Bronny James took in... Read more »

Five-star Tajh Ariza commits to Oregon on CBS Sports HQ

Oregon, long a haven for five-star talent, is keeping the pipeline humming. Five-star wing Tajh Ariza committed to the Ducks over rival USC on Friday. The 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward becomes one of... Read more »

How report out of players-only meeting changed vibes of last season’s 76ers

By all accounts, the vibes are good heading into this season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Sure, there are questions — Joel Embiid and Paul George remain out with uncertain timelines after offseason... Read more »

Should Celtics retire Al Horford’s number? Individual honors may be lacking, but winning impact is undeniable

The Boston Celtics officially bade farewell to Al Horford on Wednesday when the 18-year veteran signed with the Golden State Warriors in a long-expected move. As the Celtics try to figure out... Read more »

Billy Gillispie placed on leave: Tarleton State coach being investigated after complaint, per report

Imagn Images Tarleton State has placed men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on temporary administrative leave as the university investigates a complaint, ESPN reports. Gillispie is entering his sixth season with the Texans.... Read more »

Mitchell Robinson, Miles McBride shine for new-look Knicks in preseason opener

The Knicks opened the preseason with a 99-84 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday afternoon as part of the NBA’s Abu Dhabi Games. These exhibition matchups don’t mean much, but for... Read more »

Candid Coaches: Do you trust that your competitors will follow new recruiting rules?

Once again CBS Sports presents our annual Candid Coaches series, which spotlights relevant topics and issues in men’s college basketball. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander polled roughly 100 coaches in recent weeks... Read more »

WATCH: Knicks’ Josh Hart gets ejected and injured at the same time during preseason game vs. 76ers

The Knicks and 76ers are opening up NBA preseason action in Abu Dhabi with a pair of games Thursday and Saturday as part of the league’s expanding global reach. These are two... Read more »

Duke extends Jon Scheyer: Fourth-year coach gets six-year deal on heels of Final Four run, per report

Getty Images Duke and basketball coach Jon Scheyer have agreed to a new six-year deal that will keep him around Durham through the 2030-31 season, according to ESPN. Scheyer, who replaced legendary... Read more »

NBA preseason is here! Let’s run down what’s worth watching, including these 7 teams

The start of the NBA regular season is rapidly approaching. If you’re an NBA fan, this is the most exciting time of the year — when an offseason full of questions, transactions... Read more »