Stephen Curry suffers torn oblique, out at least 2 weeks
NBA, Sports
November 13, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks for the Golden State Warriors because of a torn oblique muscle, an injury that comes with the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader on pace for ...
Blowouts common, close games rare to start NBA season
NBA, Sports
November 12, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The blowouts keep coming in the NBA, like never before. Entering Wednesday, with 13% of the season played, the average winning margin in the NBA has been 13.8 points per game. It’s the mo...
Ernie Johnson to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’ in June
NBA, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
October 29, 2026
Ernie Johnson will retire as host of “Inside the NBA” in June, capping a 37-year run with the popular studio show. Johnson announced his decision on Wednesday, saying, “It’s just time,” and that the d...
The NBA season just started, and injuries already are a big story across the league
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
October 29, 2026
If things go the way Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves currently envision, he’ll be back from arthroscopic knee surgery in plenty of time for a playoff push and possibly making a run at w...
NBA strikes deal with prediction markets
NBA, Sports
October 27, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has struck deals that will make Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s preferred prediction markets, along with an agreement with a federal agency tasked with regulating those exchang...
76ers’ title hopes still ride on Joel Embiid
NBA, Sports
October 27, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid punished Milwaukee with a triple-double one night and wanted to go right at Detroit and try for another on the next one. So the amiable big man with a career list of in...
NBA’s opening night gave hints at what’s to come
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
October 22, 2026
Opening night in the NBA provided some hints. The Philadelphia 76ers had a stat sheet as well-balanced as just about any in LeBron James’ 24-year career to beat the New York Knicks. The Detroit Piston...
NBA, Sports
October 22, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James got the business from Knicks fans still gloating and riding an emotional high from an NBA championship banner celebration. As he stepped to the freethrow line for the Phil...
NBA, Sports
October 20, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James might have shifted the power in the Eastern Conference — and perhaps the NBA in general — when he ended eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Philadelphi...
LeBron James sits out 76ers’ preseason opener against Knicks
NBA, Sports
NBA ROUNDUP
October 6, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James and Joel Embiid are among the healthy inactives for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason opener Monday night against the NBA champion New York Knicks. All-Star gu...
Kanter Freedom ineligible for WNBA Draft
NBA, Sports
August 25, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on...
NBA, Sports
August 12, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James’ arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all ov...
Jaylen Brown still processing new move to Philly
NBA, Sports
August 8, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaylen Brown got the call that Boston — the franchise that drafted him as a teenager and where he blossomed into an NBA Finals MVP and champion — had traded him and heaved his phon...
LeBron James decides to sign with 76ers
NBA, Sports
July 25, 2026
He agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract after weeks of deliberating. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James’ first final decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change hi...
T-wolves believe Ball’s point-guard play will elevate team
NBA, Sports
July 16, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball came to Minnesota at a steep price. The opportunity with a cost of two proven power forwards and multiple draft picks was deemed worthwhile by the Timberwolves in their ...
Mitchell signs 4-year extension with Cavaliers
NBA, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
July 10, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time. The team announced Thur...
Lowry signs one-day contract to retire with Raptors
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
July 8, 2026
Kyle Lowry delivered on his final promise as a player: He long vowed to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors so he could retire as a member of that franchise. And Tuesday was the perfect day for he and th...
Stevens talks Jaylen Brown trade
NBA, Sports
July 7, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and team owner Bill Chisholm want to make one thing clear: The decision to trade perennial All-Star Jaylen Brown wasn’t arrived at...