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Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice after initially pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts, his attorney said Saturday.
The Texas Legends selected forward Jeremy Sochan with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA G League draft on Saturday.
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been diagnosed with a mild left shoulder sprain following an MRI examination, the team announced. The small forward will be re-evaluated next week, leaving his immediate availability uncertain as Dallas monitors his recovery. Flagg sustained the injury during the Mavericks’ recent game against the Indiana Pacers after landing awkwardly […] The post Cooper Flagg diagnosed with mild shoulder sprain after MRI appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan is expected to be selected with the first overall pick in the NBA G League Draft, according to HoopsHype. The 23-year-old will join the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ G League affiliate, as he looks to rebuild his career and earn another opportunity in […] The post Jeremy Sochan set to join Texas Legends as No. 1 pick in G League Draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kobe Bufkin hasn’t had much of a chance to get comfortable in the NBA. The Jazz will give him another shot. Utah has officially signed the former lottery pick to a two-way contract, the team announced. Blake Hinson was waived to make room. Bufkin, 23, was the No. 15 overall pick in 2023, but injuries […] The post Jazz add former lottery pick appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura had plenty of fun in their reunion on Friday. The post Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura Exchange Friendly Trash Talk in Reunion appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Detroit Pistons remain undefeated after a 128-111 road victory against the Miami Heat. Forward John Collins put together a strong bounce-back performance, leading all Pistons scorers with 23 points. As the beginning of the regular season is underway, the Pistons are learning the strengths and needed development of their roster. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff […] The post John Collins details Pistons’ key strength in win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Two Western Conference mediocrities play quite different styles
The Sixers’ upcoming back‑to‑back games against the Milwaukee Bucks (Sat) and Detroit Pistons (Sun) will thrust rookie big man Adem Bona into a larger role as Joel Embiid sits out due to load management. After missing most of training camp with a left‑foot sprain, Bona has logged 23 minutes this season, posting a key block in a comeback win over Cleveland and totaling five rebounds and two blocks. While his defensive instincts are strong, he still struggles with foul trouble and focus on assignments. In his rookie year he averaged 9.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 24.9 minutes, and Coach Nick Nurse expects him to lean on defense and rebounding as the team faces stars like LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey.
Time to get the first dub of the season The post Preview: Denver Nuggets look for first win of the season against New Orleans Pelicans appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Warriors The Warriors may want to trade Kristaps Porzingis, but getting another team to send back someone who can help? Well, that’s where things get complicated. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Golden State might have to absorb an unwanted contract, attach a first-round pick or potentially do both to move Porzingis. His uncertain […] The post NBA Rumors: Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Wizards, Anthony Davis, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero sustains a low‑grade high ankle sprain, diagnosed via MRI after a collision with Desmond Bane in the first quarter of Friday’s loss to Minnesota. While he remains optimistic, the injury likely sidelines him for four‑to‑six weeks, causing him to miss Sunday’s game in New York. The Magic also list Noah Penda, Jonathan Isaac and Izaiyah Nelson as injured, putting frontcourt depth to the test and opening up minutes for Tristan Da Silva, who just had his fourth‑year option exercised.
The Dallas Mavericks announce that rookie star Cooper Flagg suffers a mild left shoulder sprain and will miss Saturday’s home opener against the San Antonio Spurs. An MRI confirmed the injury after Flagg was fouled by Aaron Nesmith with 59.7 seconds left in the first half of the 121‑105 win at Indiana, where he scored 14 points in 17 minutes. Flagg, the 2025 first‑overall pick and last season’s Rookie of the Year, had also poured 32 points in the season‑opening loss at Houston. The team, already dealing with multiple injuries, will re‑evaluate Flagg next week.
The Raptors limited Anthony Davis in a way they hadn’t been able to for quite some time.
The worries about the Timberwolves struggling against physical teams haven't shown up in their first two games.
After Game 1 win in this WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries looked like a team with heart and a capable team to overcome any opponents with their resilience. But three games later, they have quickly realized that they are facing a team with matching resilience and perhaps a deeper roster. That’s why they made […] The post Valkyries Shake Up Starting Lineup With Finals Hopes on the Line After Back-to-Back Losses to Atlanta Dream appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Three games into the 2026‑27 season, LeBron James proves he can still be a versatile glue for the Philadelphia 76ers, posting near‑triple‑double lines (14‑9‑7 vs. the Knicks, 17‑10‑5 vs. the Cavaliers) as the team opens 2‑0. Yet the 22‑time All‑Star is already sidelined with lower‑back sciatica, missing the upcoming Bucks game, highlighting the risk of relying on a 41‑year‑old on a bargain contract. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and newly‑acquired Jaylen Brown anchoring a championship‑type roster, the 76ers must prepare backups for James or face costly gaps later in the season.
In a 107-103 loss to the Boston Celtics, the Knicks tallied 18 turnovers—double the Celtics' 11—highlighting their inability to convert possessions into shots. Karl‑Anthony Towns posted 22 points on 9‑for‑13 shooting and 10 rebounds, yet four of his turnovers, including a costly offensive foul with 1:11 left, underscored the issue. The article argues the problem isn’t Towns' usage but the Knicks’ tendency to run empty plays, urging simpler, screen‑set actions and fewer unnecessary exchanges before the shot clock expires. Cleaner decision‑making, not a drastic reduction in Towns’ touches, is presented as the key to tighter finishes.
The Washington Capitals will be back in action at Capital One Arena on Saturday night after three days away from their home rink. After winning two games in a row last week, the Capitals dropped a rough one against their former head coach, Peter Laviolette, and the then-winless Los Angeles Kings this past Tuesday. To
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat losing the regular season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, 131-106, the hope was to come back to the Kaseya Center on Friday and bounce back against the Detroit Pistons. As Giannis Antetokounmpo made his regular season debut with the Heat in starting a new era for […] The post The ‘best thing’ for Giannis-led Heat after 0-2 start, per Erik Spoelstra appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat start the regular season 0-2 with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront after Friday’s 128-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the franchise is still in the process of getting the superstar and others acclimated to the new-look team. After the opening loss for the Heat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on […] The post Why Giannis, Heat have been ‘shocked’ with brutal start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After Boston’s season‑ending loss, Celtics star Jayson Tatum publicly dismissed rumors of a rift with former teammate Jaylen Brown, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum told reporters there’s “no beef,” likening the speculation to the legendary Shaq‑Kobe feud. He also highlighted his improved solo performance in Boston’s second game, showcasing fluid step‑backs, playmaking and aggressive late‑game drives. Meanwhile, Brown settles into Philly, where the Sixers, bolstered by LeBron James’s recent milestone against the Cavaliers, eye a championship run.
Taylor anchored Prime's studio show for the opener.
The Warriors’ late 12-point lead vanished amid missed chances and bad breaks against the Grizzlies, overshadowing Lendeborg’s first double-double.
The New York Knicks face backlash after reports that assistant coaches and staff were left without championship rings during the recent ceremony. While all players received 22‑karat rings made by Jason of Beverly Hills, dozens of coaches reportedly got empty boxes and have not yet been fitted for their bling, sparking anger. Adding to the controversy, a September phishing test email disguised as a ring delivery further embarrassed the organization. Knicks officials claim misinformation and apologize for the phishing‑test misstep, emphasizing that over 275 rings will be distributed within 4–6 weeks.