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Jaren Jackson Jr. to ink five-year $240 million extension to stay with Grizzlies—reports

The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year isn’t just staying put—Jaren Jackson Jr. is doubling down on the Memphis Grizzlies, who believed in him from the start.

Bueckers, Wilson, Stewart, Ionescu headline 2025 WNBA All-Star starter pool

Captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will select from the eight-player starter pool to form their respective squads for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, set to take place in three weeks' time in Indianapolis.

Cleveland, Detroit set for WNBA return as Philadelphia joins latest league expansion

This marks the second time in WNBA history that Cleveland and Detroit will host a franchise, while Philadelphia becomes the latest city to join the league’s growing footprint.

End of an era as champs Kevon Looney, Brook Lopez end stints with Warriors, Bucks—reports

Former champion big men are seeking fresh starts, with Kevon Looney joining the New Orleans Pelicans and Brook Lopez heading back to the West Coast to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Hawks, Rockets make early splash, revamp rosters in Day 1 of 2025 NBA free agency

D’Angelo Russell will join his fourth team in the last two seasons, reuniting with former teammate Anthony Davis as he heads to the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA senior insider Shams Charania.

Japan’s Kyoto, South Korea’s Yongsan rule inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Kyoto Seika Gakuen Senior High School and Yongsan High School combined for a staggering 118-point winning margin in the boys’ and girls’ finals, capping off a dominant finish to the inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

Jordan Clarkson to join New York Knicks after finalizing buyout with Utah Jazz—reports

Former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson is heading to the East Coast, joining All-Stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and a still head coach-less New York Knicks.

NBA’s 2025-26 salary cap gets max 10% increase, set at $154.6-M

Even with more money available, not many teams have the space to make major moves as only the Brooklyn Nets are expected to have more than $20 million in cap room.

Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr., sign returning Bruce Brown on one-year deal—reports

A familiar face in Bruce Brown returned while Michael Porter Jr.'s time in Denver came to an end as the Nuggets made a pair of notable moves to open the 2025 NBA free agency period.

LIST: Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green, Dylan Harper, other NBA players with Filipino heritage

What began with Raymond Townsend’s trailblazing debut in 1978 has grown into a proud lineage — now walked proudly by names like Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green, Jared McCain, and most recently Dylan Harper.

No. 2 pick Dylan Harper honors Filipina mom after going to Spurs in 2025 NBA Draft

Still overwhelmed by emotions, Dylan Harper made sure the biggest moment of his basketball career didn’t pass without thanking his Filipina mother, Maria.

Dylan Harper proud to carry Filipino heritage next to Clarkson, Green, McCain in modern NBA

Jordan Clarkson. Jalen Green. Jared McCain. And now, Dylan Harper. The Filipino pride is not just rising — it’s booming and beaming in the modern-day NBA.

FULL LIST | 2025 NBA Draft board

Cooper Flagg was, as expected, drafted no. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Fil-Am Dylan Harper was picked second by the San Antonio Spurs. Check out the full 2025 NBA Draft list here.

France, Australia make waves as Day 2 of 2025 NBA Draft concludes

France and Australia delivered the strongest international showing on Day 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft, with seven players selected.

SGA drops bars vs Thunder critics: 'Only competition is the man in the reflection'

Three days after leading Oklahoma City to the 2025 NBA championship, Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took to social media to send a message to the critics who doubted him and his team’s rise.

NUNS misses semis bus, falls to Yongsan at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

NU-Nazareth School narrowly missed a semifinal berth after dropping a close encounter to Yongsan High School of South Korea in the NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

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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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Japan’s Kyoto, South Korea’s Yongsan rule inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Kyoto Seika Gakuen Senior High School and Yongsan High School combined for a staggering 118-point winning margin in the boys’ and girls’ finals, capping off a dominant finish to the inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

Japan’s Kyoto, South Korea’s Yongsan rule inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Kyoto Seika Gakuen Senior High School and Yongsan High School combined for a staggering 118-point winning margin in the boys’ and girls’ finals, capping off a dominant finish to the inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

Cleveland, Detroit set for WNBA return as Philadelphia joins latest league expansion

This marks the second time in WNBA history that Cleveland and Detroit will host a franchise, while Philadelphia becomes the latest city to join the league’s growing footprint.

NBA’s 2025-26 salary cap gets max 10% increase, set at $154.6-M

Even with more money available, not many teams have the space to make major moves as only the Brooklyn Nets are expected to have more than $20 million in cap room.

Bueckers, Wilson, Stewart, Ionescu headline 2025 WNBA All-Star starter pool

Captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will select from the eight-player starter pool to form their respective squads for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, set to take place in three weeks' time in Indianapolis.

Hawks, Rockets make early splash, revamp rosters in Day 1 of 2025 NBA free agency

D’Angelo Russell will join his fourth team in the last two seasons, reuniting with former teammate Anthony Davis as he heads to the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA senior insider Shams Charania.

End of an era as champs Kevon Looney, Brook Lopez end stints with Warriors, Bucks—reports

Former champion big men are seeking fresh starts, with Kevon Looney joining the New Orleans Pelicans and Brook Lopez heading back to the West Coast to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jaren Jackson Jr. to ink five-year $240 million extension to stay with Grizzlies—reports

The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year isn’t just staying put—Jaren Jackson Jr. is doubling down on the Memphis Grizzlies, who believed in him from the start.

Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr., sign returning Bruce Brown on one-year deal—reports

A familiar face in Bruce Brown returned while Michael Porter Jr.'s time in Denver came to an end as the Nuggets made a pair of notable moves to open the 2025 NBA free agency period.

Jordan Clarkson to join New York Knicks after finalizing buyout with Utah Jazz—reports

Former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson is heading to the East Coast, joining All-Stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and a still head coach-less New York Knicks.

NUNS misses semis bus, falls to Yongsan at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

NU-Nazareth School narrowly missed a semifinal berth after dropping a close encounter to Yongsan High School of South Korea in the NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

Hwa Chong hangs on; Five schools pick up dominant wins in NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The opening day of the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Invitational featured five dominant outings but saved the best for last with a gritty, hard-fought finale.

Undrafted Ryan Nembhard, brother of Pacers’ Andrew, signs two-way deal with Mavericks—reports

Dallas may have picked up a gem in Gonzaga standout Ryan Nembhard, who reportedly signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft.

France, Australia make waves as Day 2 of 2025 NBA Draft concludes

France and Australia delivered the strongest international showing on Day 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft, with seven players selected.

Magic add international flavor to rejigged squad, select France's Noah Penda at no. 32

Noah Penda continued France’s strong presence in the 2025 NBA Draft, as he was selected by the Orlando Magic.

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NBA Top Plays | June 20

The Haliburton steal. The spin pass to Siakam. The poster slam vs JDub. Relive it all in the Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 Top Plays!

Nightly Notable: TJ McConnell helps Pacers force Game 7 | June 20

TJ McConnell helps the Indiana Pacers power past the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6, forcing a winner-take-all NBA Finals Game 7. He made 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and four steals.

NBA Top Plays | June 17

Aaron Nesmith powers against Chet Holmgren for an epic putback to land at the top of the Top 10 Plays of the NBA Finals Game 5!

Nightly Notable: Jalen Williams erupts for 40 | June 17

Jalen Williams blasts the Indiana Pacers, erupting for a new playoff career-high 40 points to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a Game 5 NBA Finals win.