NBA Basketball

Heat's Herro to miss start of season after surgery

Heat All-Star Tyler Herro will undergo surgery on his left foot Friday and will be sidelined to start the 2025-26 season.

Agent: Kuminga prepared to take qualifying offer

Jonathan Kuminga's agent told ESPN that Kuminga -- who is seeking a player option -- is prepared to take the $7.9 million qualifying offer unless the Golden State Warriors improve their current offers.

Smith Jr. agrees to 1-year deal to return to Mavs

Dennis Smith Jr., who was originally drafted by Dallas in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft, has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Mavericks, agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management tells ESPN.

NBA's European league could launch in '27 or '28

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the new European basketball league the NBA and FIBA have been working on could begin play in 2027 or 2028.

Sources: Hawks trading Bufkin to Nets for cash

The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN.

MVP Schroder clutch late as Germany wins gold

EuroBasket MVP Dennis Schroder came up clutch, scoring the final six points to help Germany beat Turkey in a classic gold medal final.

🍿 Young, Beverley trade words over All-Star effort

The exchange between the Atlanta Hawks guard and 12-year NBA pro intensified Wednesday, capped off by a post from the Hawks on Thursday.