American NBA team based in Denver
The Knicks will host the 76ers on Oct. 20 to raise their 2023-24 championship banner, then begin the NBA Cup schedule with a group-stage game against Philadelphia in New York. The league has released a partial schedule, with key Christmas and opening-night matchups revealed and full details due Thursday.
Russell Westbrook has publicly retired after an 18-year NBA career, marked by a 2016-17 MVP season and a record 42 triple-doubles in a single season. His farewell video, narrated by Michael B. Jordan, confirms the end of an era for one of the league’s most dynamic playmakers.
Karl-Anthony Towns has solidified his role as a rebound leader for the New York Knicks after major offseason changes. The team has replaced backup centers with a cheaper option, focusing on Towns' rebounding prowess as Jokic returns for the Nuggets. The Knicks aim to push Towns into top-tier glass cleaning next season while evaluating roster depth.
The Cavaliers have secured a multi-year deal with James Harden, including a player option for 2028-29 and a trade kicker, after Harden declined a $42.3 million option earlier this summer. The move follows Cleveland’s recent trades, including acquiring Peyton Watson from Denver. Harden has averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists in 26 games for Cleveland this season, and his career marks span 1,221 games across multiple teams.
Veteran guard DeMar DeRozan is reportedly signing a one-year, 3.9 million pact with the Denver Nuggets, aiming to chase a championship after being waived by Sacramento. The move adds veteran scoring and backcourt experience as Denver reshapes its roster around Nikola Jokic. The deal includes discussions with Jokic, Gordon and Murray, and follows trade activity involving Peyton Watson.
AP News reports that Minnesota's kickers face a complicated path to opener due to a federal ruling on fifth-year eligibility, with injunctions adding more uncertainty as teams navigate rosters and potential roster moves ahead of the season.
French president Emmanuel Macron has opened a two-day International Space Summit in Paris that has gathered officials, astronauts, researchers and industry leaders from about 120 countries to press Europe to build sovereign space capabilities, debate regulation and seek commercial deals. U.S. companies SpaceX and Blue Origin are absent after White House concerns over the event’s framing.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family, with closing expected in early 2027. The deal expands KSE’s sports empire across NFL, NBA, NHL and MLS properties, underscoring its growth in major markets.
LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, signaling a major shift in the NBA landscape. The star’s arrival has driven ticket demand, boosted jersey sponsorships, and attracted national attention, with Bloom Energy initiating a patch deal worth over $30 million and a multi-million community investment. The Sixers are hosting 34 nationally televised games this season.
The Suns’ owner says the Durant deal in 2023 was a mistake; Durant answers with a pointed social media reply. The exchange follows Ishbia’s CNBC remarks that money was thrown at the problem and that super-talented players don’t always deliver championships. Durant’s response underscores ongoing tensions as Phoenix pivots after trading Durant to Houston.
The Philadelphia 76ers have opened the NBA season with a 106-100 road win over the New York Knicks. LeBron James has joined Philadelphia, becoming the first player to start a 24th season with a new team. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points; Jaylen Brown added 19 and Joel Embiid posted a double-double. The Sixers’ defense tightened in the second half as they rallied in Madison Square Garden.
Beasley has notified prosecutors he will plead guilty to four counts, including bribery in sports contests, in a Brooklyn federal court on Dec. 9. The move follows a sprawling federal gambling investigation that has already led to multiple indictments and guilty pleas among former teammates and associates.
The Sixers have opened their season with a 106-100 win, led by Tyrese Maxey and new co-stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, who join Philadelphia this season. Embiid posts a double-double as the team builds early chemistry, while coach and fans eye how the new roster will gel after offseason moves.