NBA Basketball

NBA defends 11% rise in foul calls during playoffs

NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.

Fired-up Wemby bounces back, puts Spurs up 3-2

Two days removed from his first career ejection, Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks to fuel a Game 5 rout, putting the Spurs one win away from the Western Conference finals.

Defiant Edwards says trailing Wolves not worried

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards struck a defiant tone with his team facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, saying nobody on the squad is "too worried."

Morey out as 76ers eye 'fresh start'; Nurse to stay

Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the 76ers, who will continue with Nick Nurse as their coach.

Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport for the past decade, has died of brain cancer, his family said Tuesday. He was 47.

Grizzlies forward Clarke, 29, found dead in Calif.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at age 29.

Pelinka, Redick advocate for Reaves, James' return

Lakers president Rob Pelinka made it clear the team would welcome LeBron James back for his 24th NBA season if he chooses not to retire.

🏀 Post-lottery mock draft with all 60 picks

The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft. Here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock.