 
			
		At some point during the Lakers’ preseason, Luka Doncic will play in a game. The question is when. Even after being a full participant in practice Saturday, Lakers coach JJ Redick said...		Read more »
	
 
			
		ROSEMONT, Ill. — Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn walked into the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center together Thursday, both in dark suits with white shirts, ready to tackle what should...		Read more »
	
 
			
		Jared McCain’s rookie season ended in mid-December of last year, but he still managed to play more minutes (592) than Joel Embiid did (574) for the 2024-25 Philadelphia 76ers. The same is...		Read more »
	
 
			
		Predicting how AP Top 25 poll voters will react to results during the season can become predictable after studying voter’s habits and tendencies. But predicting how voters will cast their ballots in...		Read more »
	
 
			
		Figuring out where to rank players is difficult enough in any particular season. But how about doing it with an eye towards what the NBA may look like in five years? That’s...		Read more »
	
 
			
		CHICAGO — Big Ten Media Days provides a golden opportunity to pepper the who’s who about the pressing issues in college athletics. Private equity in college sports? NCAA Tournament expansion? The 5-in-5...		Read more »
	
 
			
		Getty Images The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors agreed to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit alleging the Raptors stole thousands of confidential files from the Knicks, according to a court filing obtained...		Read more »
	
 
			
		The 2025-26 NBA season is here! We’re rolling out our previews — examining the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and win projections for all 30 franchises — from the still-rebuilding teams...		Read more »
	
 
			
		Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who became known across the country as Sister Jean, the beloved and enthusiastic chaplain of Loyola Chicago basketball, died Thursday at 106 years old.  “Loyola University Chicago is greatly...		Read more »
	
 
			
		For the first time in his career, LeBron James will miss a season opener. The famously durable James is reportedly dealing with sciatica that should sideline him for at least 3-4 weeks....		Read more »
	
