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Why Is Doc Rivers in the Basketball Hall of Fame?
Doc Rivers’ playoff collapses are a legitimate part of his record, but they do not erase the championship, historic win totals and sustained success that made his Hall of Fame case.
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Why the Cavaliers Traded Dennis Schröder for Tre Mann—and What It Means for James Harden
Cleveland’s reported guard swap lowers its payroll by roughly $6.8 million, creating that much more room beneath the NBA’s aprons after accounting for James Harden’s eventual contract and preserving a possible route to restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
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Why Bradley Beal Declined His Option and Re-Signed With the Clippers
Bradley Beal exchanged a $5.6 million option for a reported two-year, $13.2 million Clippers deal that includes another player option. The contract gives Beal more security and control while giving Los Angeles a relatively inexpensive chance to see what remains after his hip surgery.
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2026-27 NBA Schedule: Opening Night, Key Dates and How to Watch
The 2026-27 NBA season begins October 20 with an NBC and Peacock tripleheader and ends April 11. Here are the biggest games, broadcast details and the reason each team initially has only 80 assigned matchups.
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Lakers Sale Explained: What Changes for Jeanie Buss and the Team
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to buy the Lakers at a reported $12.5 billion valuation, but the transaction still needs NBA approval. Jeanie Buss is expected to remain governor, while any meaningful changes to basketball operations will come later—not automatically with the sale.
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2026 NBA Cup Schedule, Groups and How Teams Advance
The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.
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2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Ceremony: Time, TV and Inductees
The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class will be enshrined Saturday, August 15, at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Amar’e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D’Antoni headline a nine-member class spanning the NBA, WNBA, college basketball, officiating and the Olympics.
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