Boeheim on retirement chatter: ‘It’s my choice’
Jim Boeheim told ESPN that he will “probably” return for the 2023-24 season, but feels like he has autonomy over the decision on his future, saying, “I know it’s my choice.”
LeBron within 36 points of record as Lakers fall
LeBron James moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicans’ losing streak at 10 games.
Sources: Clippers join trade talks for Nets
The Clippers have joined the Lakers, Mavericks and Suns — among others — as teams engaging with the Nets about a potential trade for Kyrie Irving, sources told ESPN.
Lakers tickets surge amid LeBron James
Ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers games at Cypto.com Arena where James is projected to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 38-year-old scoring record have skyrocketed.
NBA suspends Brooks, fines Mitchell for dust-up
The NBA announced Friday evening that Dillon Brooks was suspended for one game and Donovan Mitchell was fined $20,000 for their roles in an altercation that got them both ejected from Thursday night’s game in Cleveland.
Doncic to miss Mavs vs. Warriors with heel injury
While Luka Doncic will miss Saturday’s game against the Warriors due to a heel injury, he has not yet been ruled out for the rest of the five-game road trip.
Sources: Talks fizzle over early OU, Texas jump
After weeks of negotiations failed to find an agreement on an early move, Texas and Oklahoma are slated to join the SEC in 2025, sources told ESPN.
Luka exits Mavs
Luka Doncic came up limping after a scary fall on an attempted dunk during the third quarter of the Mavs’ game against the Pelicans on Thursday night.
Fantasy 30: Updates on Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton
All the latest fantasy basketball news as well as injury updates and trade rumors from around the NBA.
NBA 2K League to stage
The NBA 2K League announced Thursday it will play this season at the District E, a live-event theater that will soon open adjacent to Capital One Arena in Washington.
How LeBron James
There’s one game LeBron James’ haters point to the most to discredit his GOAT status: Game 4 of the 2011 Finals. The loss forced LeBron to dig deep and unlock new superpowers.
Rui Hachimura pays tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant with No. 28
Hachimura told Lakers owner Jeannie Buss why he selected No. 28 to remember the late Lakers legend and his daughter.
Russ passes Payton, now 10th in assists all time
Russell Westbrook, who’s now 10th all time in assists, said Monday he’s “truly grateful and thankful for an opportunity to keep playing at the highest level and I don’t take any of that for granted.”
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Dolan backs Knicks pres. Rose:
Knicks owner James Dolan backed team president Leon Rose and said he’s staying out of the way of the decision-making process.
Sources: Mavs
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is day-to-day after suffering a mild ankle sprain in Thursday’s win over the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN.
Grizzlies
Grizzlies guard Danny Green said on his podcast that he plans to make his season debut Feb. 1 — eight months after he tore his ACL and LCL with the 76ers.
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New Orleans’ Zion Williamson continues to rehab his right hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Brandon Ingram could return as soon as Wednesday.
Sources: Kings GM McNair gets contract extended
After orchestrating a remarkable franchise renaissance, Sacramento general manager Monte McNair has agreed on a contract extension, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with a Kings team that has risen to third place in the Western Conference.
Scouting the 2023 McDonald’s All Americans: Breaking down each men’s basketball recruit
We break down what all 24 McDonald’s All Americans bring to the college basketball level, from Bronny James to D.J. Wagner.