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Former NBA player Jontay Porter is getting a second chance on the court with the Seattle SuperHawks in the United States Basketball League. Despite facing federal charges and a lifetime NBA ban for gambling violations, the 26-year-old gets to continue his basketball career starting March 7.
The NBA is bringing its game to Europe with a fresh competition launching within two years, hoping to capture the electric atmosphere of European soccer culture. Commissioner Adam Silver envisions passionate fans creating the same tribal energy that makes soccer matches unforgettable.
Basketball fans across Europe are about to get their own NBA league, with teams tipping off in October 2027. The historic expansion marks the biggest international move in NBA history.
Hundreds of Hong Kong basketball fans gathered at dawn to watch the New York Knicks end a 53-year championship drought, joined by NBA legend Robert Horry. The early morning watch party signals warming ties between the NBA and China after years of tension.
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games to complete their magical 2026 playoff run. After decades of heartbreak, one of basketball's most passionate fan bases finally has their championship moment.
An 18-year-old basketball star from Hermosillo is expected to become the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft this June. Karim López's journey from childhood dreams to professional basketball in Australia has positioned him to break barriers for Mexican athletes.
Three Villanova basketball players just made history, winning NCAA titles together in college and now capturing an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges are only the fifth group of teammates ever to accomplish this remarkable feat.
Nikola Topić scored his first NBA points in Oklahoma City just four months after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Thunder rookie received a standing ovation from the home crowd in an emotional return to basketball.
Jalen Brunson embraced his father Rick after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2026 NBA Championship. The emotional moment captured a father and son achieving basketball's ultimate dream together.
For the first time in NBA history, a father and son played together in the same game and both threw down dunks. LeBron and Bronny James made basketball history with the Los Angeles Lakers.
After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, basketball player Nikola Topic received a standing ovation as he made his NBA debut. The emotional moment captured fans celebrating his remarkable journey from cancer patient to professional athlete.
Masai Ujiri just celebrated a major milestone for African youth, but he's not staying quiet about what needs to happen next. The NBA executive is challenging Nigeria to maintain what it builds.
The NBA All-Star Game is getting a global makeover as international superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama prepare to face off against Team USA in a historic first. The new three-team tournament format debuts February 15 in Los Angeles, celebrating basketball's worldwide reach.
Melbourne's Josh Giddey just made Australian basketball history, dishing out 19 assists in a single NBA game to break Ben Simmons' previous record. The 23-year-old Bulls guard is having a breakout season despite his team's playoff struggles.
Former Marquette basketball star Kam Jones played his first NBA game as an Indiana Pacer at the same arena where he spent four college seasons. The emotional homecoming reminded the rookie why staying all four years in college was worth it.
French basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama is one win away from capturing an NBA championship in just his third season with the San Antonio Spurs. The 22-year-old faces the resilient New York Knicks, who are chasing their first title since 1973.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg just made NBA history with consecutive 40-point games, becoming the first teenager to score 50+ points and matching a feat last seen with Allen Iverson in 1997. The 19-year-old's electric performance is bringing hope to a struggling team and thrilling basketball fans nationwide.
Nigeria's basketball influence reached new heights as six players of Nigerian heritage were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. The group includes Stanford's Ebuka Okorie, who went 17th overall to Oklahoma City.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg just became the highest-scoring teenager in NBA history, dropping 49 points for the Dallas Mavericks at just 19 years old. He shattered a record that stood since 1980, proving young talent can shine on basketball's biggest stage.
The Mexico City Capitanes have become the NBA G League's most popular team, drawing over 35,000 fans and shattering attendance records since their 2022 debut. The only Mexican-owned franchise in North American professional basketball is proving that betting on Mexico City was the right move.
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