Happy 21st birthday to former No. 4-overall NBA Draft pick and 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle!

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Will Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg be the first Duke University alum to win an NBA player of the year award?

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SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD COOPER FLAGG had not yet played a single game for Duke when he walked into UNLV's Mendenhall Center on the afternoon of July 8, 2024. But he piqued the curiosity of the future Hall ...

NBA veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon made a surprising announcement on Wednesday afternoon: He will retire rather than play for the New York Knicks. This was surprising news for some considering the ...

Anthony Davis, Devin Booker and Zion Williamson are well-known stars, but how will their teams fare this season? Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Daniel Pockett / Getty Images, ...

NBA preseason games are happening, highlight reels are filling up and (exhibition) stat lines are taking shape. Basketball is back, and maybe more importantly, fantasy basketball is coming soon. While ...

In 1985, the NBA held its first-ever Draft Lottery. Many expected young Georgetown center Patrick Ewing to go first overall. The New York Knicks, one of the worst teams in the prior season, won the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sometimes, talent isn’t enough. Just ask Tyrese Proctor. The Cavs’ rookie guard put on a show in his preseason debut against the Chicago Bulls, scoring 14 points in just 12 minutes ...

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