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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.
A new proposal could end tanking by flipping the script mid-season: teams would earn better draft picks by winning games after the All-Star break, not losing them. The idea is gaining serious attention from Commissioner Adam Silver as teams continue sidelining healthy players.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket during a Lakers game, creating the first assist between a father and son in NBA history. The moment came just days after the two became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court.
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.
When the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, assistant coach Rick Brunson ran straight to embrace his son Jalen, the team's star point guard. The father-son duo made NBA history together in the most emotional way possible.
Georgia Tech star Jose Alvarado brought an NBA championship home to Brooklyn, helping the New York Knicks end a 53-year title drought. The undrafted player's journey from overlooked prospect to world champion proves persistence pays off.
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.
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.
The NBA launched the Pioneers Classic, an annual Feb. 1 game honoring Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton—the league's first Black players in 1950. The inaugural game brought their families together and launched $750,000 in HBCU scholarships.
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.
Six UCLA women's basketball players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, a first in league history. Just one week after winning the national championship together, the teammates are ready to make their mark as professionals.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons made the 2026 NFL Draft unforgettable for the Terrell family, selecting cornerback Avieon Terrell to join his older brother A.J. on the same team. What started as smart drafting turned into a heartwarming family reunion on the football field.
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 New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 behind Jalen Brunson's heroic 45-point performance. The historic victory makes the Knicks the first team ever to win both the NBA Cup and championship in the same season.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the first teenager ever to score 50 points in an NBA game, erupting for 51 in a display of pure talent that had fans on their feet. After his coach and teammate were ejected defending him from a missed call, the 19-year-old responded with an unforgettable fourth quarter that rewrote the record books.
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.
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.
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.
After more than five decades of heartbreak, the New York Knicks are NBA champions again, and over a million fans flooded Manhattan streets to celebrate their team's historic comeback victory. Led by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the team completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
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