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NBA

Adam Silver vows NBA tanking solution before draft, seeks Euroleague partnership

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs goes to the basket during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs goes to the basket during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

NBA team owners approve exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said that the league is focused on Seattle and Las Vegas in their expansion plans.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said that the league is focused on Seattle and Las Vegas in their expansion plans.

NBA board approves exploration of expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle

Basketball - NBA - Indiana Pacers v San Antonio Spurs - Accor Arena, Paris, France - January 23, 2025 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a press conference before the match REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Basketball - NBA - Indiana Pacers v San Antonio Spurs - Accor Arena, Paris, France - January 23, 2025 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a press conference before the match REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Victor Wembanyama, surging San Antonio Spurs face depleted Memphis Grizzlies in NBA clash

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Kasparas Jakucionis and Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs drives against Kasparas Jakucionis and Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center.

Streaking Charlotte Hornets see opportunity against lowly Sacramento Kings

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann keeps the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small during the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann keeps the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small during the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center.

WNBA players nearly unanimous yes on collective bargaining agreement: Union president

The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, one of the faces of the Women's National Basketball Association, talks on stage as she joins NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball prior to the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 1.
The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, one of the faces of the Women's National Basketball Association, talks on stage as she joins NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball prior to the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 1.

Denver Nuggets, amid tight battle for NBA top-four seed, bring hot form to Phoenix Suns

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets scores against Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.
Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets scores against Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.

Luka Doncic will be available as Los Angeles Lakers face NBA play-offs-bound Detroit Pistons

Luka Doncic has been cleared to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ crunch clash with the Detroit Pistons on on March 25 (March 26, Singapore time)after a foul which triggered an automatic suspension was rescinded by the NBA.
Luka Doncic has been cleared to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ crunch clash with the Detroit Pistons on on March 25 (March 26, Singapore time)after a foul which triggered an automatic suspension was rescinded by the NBA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, LeBron James breaks NBA appearance record

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.

Boston Celtics’ Luka Garza filling key role as unfocused Minnesota Timberwolves visit for NBA clash

Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (left) and centre Luka Garza reacting during the 117-112 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 20 at FedExForum.
Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (left) and centre Luka Garza reacting during the 117-112 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 20 at FedExForum.

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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.