NBA in the headlines: playoff chaos, injuries, and legal woes hit players and execs hard this week. The league features 30 teams across N. America.
The NBA has rescinded technical fouls given to Luka Doncic and Goga Bitadze after a verbal altercation during a game between the Mavericks and Magic. This decision allows Doncic to avoid a suspension, as he remains below the 16-foul threshold. The incident involved a heated exchange in the third quarter, which was reviewed and overturned by league officials.
The NBA is planning significant changes to its draft lottery system to address ongoing tanking issues. League officials, including commissioner Adam Silver, are working on reforms following recent blatant tanking behaviors, with a vote expected in May. The league also discusses expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle.
Las Vegas continues to expand as a major sports hub, with talks and votes expanding the NBA’s footprint and confirming future Super Bowl rotations back to the city amid ongoing expansion discussions.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was ruled out of Thursday's game due to a knee injury and illness, making him ineligible for postseason awards. With six games remaining, he has played 59 of the required 65 games, impacting his All-NBA prospects and team standings.
The case against former NBA players has intensified as Jones has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, with prosecutors signaling further pleas and a superseding indictment in the multi-defendant gambling operation tied to sports betting and rigged poker games.
San Antonio’s double-overtime win over Oklahoma City has become the Western Conference final’s most-watched Game 1, drawing 9.2 million on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 12 million. The increases come amid broader access on network television and revised Nielsen methodologies.
The World Cup is expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches this summer, with sportsbooks and prediction markets driving a record- breaking wagering surge in the United States. Analysts say mobile betting, broader formats, and mainstream interest are fueling this growth, while U.S. lawmakers weigh regulation of prediction markets.
US Vice President has said the United States will pursue its own interests when those with Israel diverge, while calling Netanyahu a strong partner. The discussion follows recent tensions over Iran, Israel, and potential nuclear talks. Trump has escalated rhetoric and threatened actions if negotiations fail.
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have reached the NBA Finals, with Knicks coach Mike Brown on the cusp of his first championship after years as an assistant and head coach. He credits Gregg Popovich's mentorship and humor as shaping his approach.
The Knicks are hosting the NBA Finals with President Trump attending Game 3 in New York. Security is tight, with a no-bag policy and TSA-style screenings at Madison Square Garden. Officials coordinate with the Secret Service, and outdoor watch parties are canceled for Game 3 but expected to resume for Game 4.
President Donald Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, prompting large security measures, street closures and a no-bag policy that canceled an outdoor watch party. The Knicks have a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs and face strong ticket resale prices as the city hosts its first finals game since 1999.
The Bulls have confirmed the death of Stacey King, 59, a former player and longtime broadcaster. King died Sunday; cause of death has not been disclosed. ESPN Chicago reports a possible fatal fall at his River Forest home. King helped Chicago win three titles and later became a beloved voice in Bulls broadcasts.