‘He’s a winner:’ How Al Horford found his home and NBA glory

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustrated) In the NBA’s free-agency period of 2016, as Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the team that had beaten them in the Western Conference finals, selecting... Read more »

NBA All-Star starter snubs: Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards deserved spots, but old star power won out

The 2024-25 NBA All-Star starters were announced on Thursday, and they were predictable selections with Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant — the oldest of the old guard — all getting... Read more »

LeBron, Durant, Antetokounmpo top list of NBA All-Star Game starters

For the 21st straight season, LeBron James will start the NBA All-Star Game. However, Victor Wembanyama will have to wait. The NBA All-Star Game starters were announced Thursday and there are a... Read more »

NBA trade rumors: Wizards, Pistons can help Suns’ Jimmy Butler pursuit; why Lakers will keep Jarred Vanderbilt

We’re inching closer to the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6, so of course the rumors are heating up around the league. The center of attention is obviously Jimmy Butler who was... Read more »

Heat suspend Butler for second time in three weeks

Jimmy Butler finished runner-up in the NBA Finals with the Heat in 2020 and 2023 [Getty Images] Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three... Read more »

Jimmy Butler mock trades: Suns in position for blockbuster, but they’ll need help from Bucks and others

The Phoenix Suns made a trade on Tuesday, but it wasn’t the one we were expecting. In a deal with the Utah Jazz, the Suns sent out their unprotected 2031 first-round pick... Read more »

Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington

LeBron James, who had a triple-double, drives to the basket to score against the Wizards in the second quarter. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Two days after the Lakers were saying... Read more »

Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama meets a young audience as he dedicates a basketball court Tuesday in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, south of Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla) PARIS — If you are an... Read more »

Warriors suffer worst home loss in 40 years as their season continues to spin off the rails

After a 12-3 start to the season that sparked talk of contention, the Golden State Warriors have gone off the rails to the tune of 18 losses in their last 27 games.... Read more »

Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges delivers on both sides; bench depth starting to make difference

Mikal Bridges delivered on both ends of the floor for the Knicks in Monday’s win over Atlanta. He had 26 points on 17 shots and ten of his 26 came in a... Read more »