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Celtics deal former champ Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks in three-team trade — reports

Jrue Holiday, and now Kristaps Porzingis. In under 24 hours, the defending champion Boston Celtics have parted ways with two key contributors from their 2024 title run.

CJ McCollum, Jordan Poole headline Pelicans-Wizards swap ahead of 2025 NBA Draft– reports

CJ McCollum heads East for the first time in his career, while Jordan Poole returns West to join Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray in New Orleans.

Coast-to-Coast: Cardoso, Boston drop career-highs as Mystics stun league-leading Lynx

Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings are starting to pick up steam, winning three of their last four outings after a seven-game losing streak.

Hampered by injuries early, Chet Holmgren perseveres to become NBA champ with OKC Thunder

In the span of four months, Chet Holmgren went from being sidelined with a right hip fracture to playing a pivotal role in a title-clinching Game 7 — helping the Oklahoma City Thunder capture the NBA championship.

Indiana Pacers confirm Tyrese Haliburton to undergo surgery on torn right Achilles

While the Indiana Pacers have not provided a specific recovery timeline, Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025–26 NBA season with a torn right Achilles.

LIST: Haliburton, Tatum, Lillard, more who suffered Achilles injuries in 2024–25 NBA season

Few injuries are more devastating for a basketball player than a torn Achilles — and the Indiana Pacers experienced that firsthand, losing three players to the same season-ending injury in a single year.

Marc Lore, A-Rod usher new era in Minnesota as NBA approves Timberwolves, Lynx sale

Billionaire Marc Lore and former World Series champion Alex Rodriguez are now officially in charge in the Twin Cities.

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving to sign new long-term deal with Dallas– reports

Kyrie Irving is staying in Dallas, as the Mavericks have reportedly locked up their star guard on a three-year, $119 million contract.

Maxey, White take lead in developing top youth prospects at BWB Asia Days 2 and 3

The intensity continued to build during Days 2 and 3 of the 15th Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia camp, as top young prospects sharpened their skills under the guidance of NBA and WNBA veterans.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton vows to 'do everything to get back right' after Achilles surgery

In a long, emotional post, Tyrese Haliburton draws inspiration from the late Kobe Bryant — who once suffered a torn Achilles — as the Pacer begins the long road to recovery.

Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Thunder celebrate with OKC fans in championship parade

In a moment 17 years in the making, the entire city of Oklahoma City took to the streets to join Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 2025 NBA champion Thunder for their long-awaited championship parade.

Two-time champ Alex Caruso admits 2025 Thunder run ‘much harder’ than 2020 with Lakers

Now with two rings to his name, Alex Caruso was quick to point out the difference between winning with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the bubble title he earned with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.

Two-time champ Jrue Holiday heads to Portland as Boston gets Anfernee Simons, picks—reports

Jrue Holiday was a key cog in the Celtics’ 2024 championship run, while Anfernee Simons now joins a Boston team making early offseason moves to address the looming absence of injured star Jayson Tatum for the 2024–25 season.

With NBA Finals over, attention now shifts towards two-day 2025 NBA Draft

For the second consecutive year, the NBA Draft will be held over two days at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deflects credit after historic season: “It’s a win for everybody”

As historic as his 2025 individual run was, first-time champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows it took a village to reach the peak of his NBA career.

Rick Carlisle confident Tyrese Haliburton will recover from suspected Achilles injury: 'He’ll be back in time'

For the Indiana Pacers, the heartbreak wasn’t just about the Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder—it was seeing Tyrese Haliburton, the man who brought them to the NBA’s grandest stage, fall before the story could reach its finish.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Finals MVP as Thunder win first NBA title in Game 7

The Thunder became NBA champions for the first time ever, with superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the center of it all as he claimed Finals MVP honors.

Thunder overwhelm Pacers in Game 7 to win first-ever NBA championship

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder capitalized on Tyrese Haliburton’s early exit, beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 to claim the 2025 NBA championship.

Kevin Durant headed to Houston Rockets in blockbuster trade — report

Kevin Durant is reportedly headed to Houston, and the Rockets-Suns package for the former two-time Finals MVP is centered around Fil-Am guard Jalen Green.

Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier top first return of WNBA All-Star fan votes

Fever ace Caitlin Clark and Lynx star Napheesa Collier are on track to be named WNBA All-Star captains.

LeBron James sounds off on NBA ring culture debate: 'It's a team accomplishment'

In a league where legacies are often reduced to the number of championship rings a player wears, LA Lakers star LeBron James — a four-time champ himself — says it’s time to change the narrative.

LeBron James reveals toughest defender he faced, reflects on triangle offense in modern NBA

LA Lakers star LeBron James gave props to NBA champion and former Defensive Player of the Year Ron Artest — now known as Metta Sandiford-Artest — calling him the "toughest defender he’s ever faced" in his career.

Buss family to sell Lakers majority stake to TWG Global's Mark Walter for $10B—reports

The deal between the Buss family and the LA Dodgers owners marks the most expensive sale of a professional sports franchise in history, surpassing the $6.1 billion agreement for the Boston Celtics earlier this year.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama visits China as part of 10-day NBA offseason trip

Amid the noise of the NBA Finals, 2023 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama appears to be spending his offseason as far from basketball as possible.

NBA affirms BWB Asia’s return to Singapore as ‘commitment’ to growing game in Asia-Pacific

Day 1 of the 15th Basketball Without Borders Asia camp officially concluded in Singapore, with three more days remaining in one of the most exclusive global basketball developmental programs.

Domantas Sabonis joins Yao Ming, Lauren Jackson in NBA Rising Stars Invitational guest list

Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro of the Phoenix Suns, alongside Japanese standout Keisei Tominaga of the Levanga Hokkaido, are also expected to make an appearance in the five-day high school tournament.

NBA exploring bigger partnership with Japan's B.LEAGUE, potentially opening doors for Filipino imports

The Japan B.LEAGUE's blooming partnership with the NBA could lead to bigger opportunities for Filipino imports who are looking to get a shot at the Association.

NBA schedule, results of 2024-25 playoff games airing in the Philippines

The NBA 2024-25 Finals are here! Check out the schedule of games airing in the Philippines--particularly on NBA TV Philippines,Pilipinas Live, One Sports, and RPTV.

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Mt. Rushmore: Jordan, Stojakovic, Bryant, Hammon

NBA.com Philippines writer Yoyo Sarmenta lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Mt. Rushmore: Van Exel, Kidd, Davis, Jordan

NBA.com Philippines writer Jon Rodriguez lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Four players who made me fall in love with the NBA

NBA.com Philippines' JC Ansis shares his Mount Rushmore of NBA players who got him addicted to basketball.

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Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Thunder celebrate with OKC fans in championship parade

In a moment 17 years in the making, the entire city of Oklahoma City took to the streets to join Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 2025 NBA champion Thunder for their long-awaited championship parade.

Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Thunder celebrate with OKC fans in championship parade

In a moment 17 years in the making, the entire city of Oklahoma City took to the streets to join Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 2025 NBA champion Thunder for their long-awaited championship parade.

Marc Lore, A-Rod usher new era in Minnesota as NBA approves Timberwolves, Lynx sale

Billionaire Marc Lore and former World Series champion Alex Rodriguez are now officially in charge in the Twin Cities.

Coast-to-Coast: Cardoso, Boston drop career-highs as Mystics stun league-leading Lynx

Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings are starting to pick up steam, winning three of their last four outings after a seven-game losing streak.

With NBA Finals over, attention now shifts towards two-day 2025 NBA Draft

For the second consecutive year, the NBA Draft will be held over two days at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving to sign new long-term deal with Dallas– reports

Kyrie Irving is staying in Dallas, as the Mavericks have reportedly locked up their star guard on a three-year, $119 million contract.

Celtics deal former champ Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks in three-team trade — reports

Jrue Holiday, and now Kristaps Porzingis. In under 24 hours, the defending champion Boston Celtics have parted ways with two key contributors from their 2024 title run.

CJ McCollum, Jordan Poole headline Pelicans-Wizards swap ahead of 2025 NBA Draft– reports

CJ McCollum heads East for the first time in his career, while Jordan Poole returns West to join Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray in New Orleans.