American NBA team, based in New Orleans, playing at Smoothie King Center
The Knicks have paused individual ticket sales after a pricing error sent early prices soaring. They are rolling back to last year’s prices with an average 12% increase and will refund buyers who already purchased tickets. Sales will restart next week at moderated prices.
Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first MVP and one of the game’s greatest scorers and rebounders, has died at 93. The Hall of Fame member led the Hawks to the 1958 title, earned MVP honors twice, and left a lasting legacy on the forward position.
AP News previews major college basketball preseason with spotlight on Big East players and teams. Fears, Demary Jr., and others have earned preseason honors as conference media days highlight leaders and title contenders.