LeBron James injury ripple effects: Luka Dončić’s MVP case gets stronger, Bronny in Lakers’ rotation?

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 »

Big Ten basketball preseason media poll 2025-26: Purdue, Michigan State overrated; Indiana underrated

The 2025-26 college basketball season is less than a month away, and that means preseason predictions and accolades are starting to trickle out before the start of the season on Nov. 3.... Read more »

LeBron James to miss 3-4 weeks due to sciatica, will not play on opening night for Lakers

The start of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ 23rd NBA season will be delayed. James will miss the next 3-4 weeks due to sciatica in his right side, according to multiple... Read more »

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum named Duke men’s basketball ‘chief basketball officer’

Getty Images Jayson Tatum is the latest addition to the growing list of NBA stars helping out their alma mater. Duke announced Tuesday that the Celtics star is joining the program as... Read more »

Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut provides glimpse of what could be NBA’s next great trio

Kevin Durant made his Rockets debut on Wednesday night and he looked … well … like Kevin Durant, finishing with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting in 23 minutes as Houston defeated the... Read more »

Giannis Antetokounmpo 'committed' to Bucks amid Knicks trade talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to stay in Milwaukee, for now. The two-time MVP reiterated his commitment to the Bucks on Wednesday, while reports on Tuesday made waves that the Knicks discussed a potential trade... Read more »

Candid Coaches: If your son played college basketball, who would you want him to spend four years with?

Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports design 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... Read more »

Rockets’ Kevin Durant opens up about possible reunion with ex-teammate Russell Westbrook: ‘It would be dope’

With less than two weeks until the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Russell Westbrook is still a free agent. Despite the Sacramento Kings reportedly being among the teams that showed interest... Read more »

Candid Coaches: Which college basketball coach will be next to win their first NCAA Tournament title?

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

Pacers’ Delon Wright leaves preseason win over Timberwolves after brutal head collision with Jaylen Clark

Indiana Pacers guard Delon Wright left Tuesday’s preseason win over the Minnesota Timberwolves early after he took a hard shot to the head. In the second quarter of the preseason matchup at... Read more »