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Raptors give coach Darko Rajakovic multi-year extension

Apr 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic gestures as he directs his players against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Apr 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic gestures as he directs his players against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency departure: ‘Hope I made a few proud’

The four-time NBA champion and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Lakers.
The four-time NBA champion and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Lakers.

NBA-NBA encouraged by bids for FIBA-backed domestic league in Europe

Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of an NBA basketball and the NBA logo before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of an NBA basketball and the NBA logo before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

LeBron James to leave LA Lakers to play unprecedented 24th NBA season

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted on gambling-related charges

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Teen a class act at NBA Rising Stars Invitational, winning title, MVP honour and sportsmanship award

Buba Aisha Ezzine of Seika Girls’ High School scored a match-high 53 points against Yangming High School in the NBA Rising Stars Invitational girls final at OCBC Arena on June 28.
Buba Aisha Ezzine of Seika Girls’ High School scored a match-high 53 points against Yangming High School in the NBA Rising Stars Invitational girls final at OCBC Arena on June 28.

In the Hot Seat

Young athletes should enjoy the sport, stay away from comparison game, says ex-NBA star Jeremy Lin

Fun to play with LeBron James, says Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui Hachimura amid uncertain future

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaking to The Straits Times during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena on June 24.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaking to The Straits Times during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena on June 24.

Miami Heat land two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in mega trade with Milwaukee Bucks: Reports

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Glasgow's leaner Commonwealth Games model inspires future hosts, organisers say

A detailed view shows the Official Medal for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, designed by Militsa Milenkova as it is unveiled at the Glasgow School Of Art in Glasgow, Scotland, April 29, 2026 .    Ian MacNicol/Pool via REUTERS
A detailed view shows the Official Medal for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, designed by Militsa Milenkova as it is unveiled at the Glasgow School Of Art in Glasgow, Scotland, April 29, 2026 .    Ian MacNicol/Pool via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.