NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 16, 2026

Brendan Haywood says David Stern threatened to fine, suspend, and potentially end one player’s NBA career over a national anthem dispute.

It’s been reported that the Rockets think Amen Thompson is a top-10 player. Seriously?

Here are the 15 best NBA power forwards entering the 2026-27 season, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and LeBron James.

Jonathan Kuminga says he didn't refuse more money this summer than what he ended up taking with the Timberwolves.

Clippers executives are determined to stay competitive despite Kawhi Leonard's departure and front office vacancies.

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey could become the most expensive basketball jersey ever auctioned or sold.

It was only a moment, a random encounter on an ordinary day, but Sam Presti never forgot it. A 17-year-old high school gym rat on his way to play Division III basketball, Presti was at the Lexington Club, a fitness center in suburban Boston, one day in the 1990s when he saw a man across the gym. The man did not look like much. A shade above 6 feet. Medium build. Probably in his 30s with an office job. So, when he walked over to Presti and asked to play one-on-one, Presti thought, All right, I...

What do you think the Spurs think is their biggest weakness to overcome and put behind them? I don’t think they care or have decided who gets minutes and who starts or doesn’t, but they must have something they looked at from last year and said, “This is our main goal. We must be better here.” What is that? Why? — Dylan M. I think the Spurs’ roster decisions and points of emphasis this summer serve the bigger goal of improving as a half-court offense. The droughts they went through in the las...

Full excerpt: “The Knicks also have three open two-way spots. One of those spots will presumably go to second-round pick Tyler Nickel. Big man Liam Robbins, who signed an Exhibit 10 deal on Tuesday, will presumably compete for another two-way spot. Who will get the third two-way spot? Former two-way player Kevin McCullar Jr.has been playing with some Knicks players in informal workouts this month. Other players the Knicks have been in touch with as training camp nears: big men Duop Reath and ...

Kyrie Irving reposted two messages that appeared to take subtle shots at former teammate LeBron James.

As the Raptors seek more upgrades after acquiring Kawhi Leonard, we explore a trade that could help them bolster their frontcourt by acquiring Daniel Gafford.

Despite all the criticism, Adam Silver maintains his stance on the second apron, highlighting how it has benefited the league.