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NBA legend blasts JJ Redick over 'stupid' Steph Curry claim

Former NBA player J.J. Redick has garnered a lot of respect for his guest work on "First Take" โ€“ but at least one NBA legend in Dominique Wilkins doesn't seem...

Disappointing NBA team fires head coach

The underperforming Atlanta Hawks are making a coaching change.

Skip Bayless goes on unhinged Twitter rant against 'delusional' Russell Westbrook

It's safe to say that Skip Bayless is not a fan of Russell Westbrook.

Bulls season gets more miserable with star shut down for season

The hits keep coming for the Chicago Bulls.

How Nets can pick up the pieces after blockbuster trades

The Nets officially remade their team in a wild week earlier this month, first dealing Kyrie Irving and then Durant on Feb. 9. Their championship window slammed shut despite getting...

Utah pol fires back after Shaq, Barkley rip 'boring ass' city

Shaq and Charles Barkley were apparently not fans of their time in Salt Lake City โ€“ and a Utah state senator was not a fan of their comments.

Questions hang over one star as Knicks make playoff push

The Knicks will reconvene this week with a legitimate chance to secure a proper playoff berth โ€” realistically as high as the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference โ€”...

Nets sign head coach to contract extension after roster teardown

The Nets were forced to trade their two superstars and their future is in complete flux. But they're committing to their head coach.

A real-life NBA Jam? Fan-called plays? How we'd breathe new life into All-Star Games

After another uninspiring NBA All-Star Game, perhaps it's time we reimagine the All-Star Game concept in all four major pro leagues.

Controversial big man making NBA return nearly two years after anti-Semitic slur

Nearly two years after uttering an anti-Semitic slur, Meyers Leonard is back in the NBA.

NBA legend's controversial past adds awkward twist to All-Star Weekend: 'I don't care'

The NBAโ€™s decision to bring back Karl Malone as a Slam Dunk Contest judge has been criticized, but Malone wouldnโ€™t discuss that controversy's roots.

Avoid the favorites with these three NBA Finals predictions

With NBA All-Star weekend officially behind us, weโ€™re heading into the home stretch of the regular season with some two dozen games separating 16 teams from the postseason.ย 

Russell Westbrook signing with Lakers rival

The Lakersย traded Russell Westbrook and a 2027 first-round pick to the Jazz as part of a complex three-team deal with the Timberwolves on the night before theย NBA trade deadline.

Charles Barkley, Draymond Green have tense All-Star argument

Warrior star Draymond Green got defensive when Charles Barkley told him that Golden State is 'cooked' during the 2023 NBA All-Star broadcast on Sunday.

Shaq questions Charles Barkley about being 'drunk' during All-Star Game

"No that's you, you're drunk," Shaq said laughing. "I want to thank Patron for sponsoring Chuck."

What would Kevin Durant tell NBA All-Stars who ask him about the Nets?

In dealing Kevin Durant to the Suns, the Nets chose a path that could lead to better days.

LeBron gives update after exiting All-Star game with injury

LeBron James left Sundayโ€™s All-Star Game at halftime with what was reported to be a hand injury.ย 

Why this All-Star appearance was 'way better' than first for Knicks star

Randle believes his current trip to Salt Lake City was more of what he always envisioned.

Celtics star scores All-Star Game record 55 points for MVP in win

Jayson Tatum put on a record-setting show, and made Giannis Antetokounmpo look like a genius.

NBA superstar makes Ja Morant gaffe at NBA All-Star draft

Giannis Antetokounmpo really wanted to play with Ja Morant at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.