‘Slow news day at the office’: LeBron James shrugs off Trump’s national anthem attack
Trump calls James a ‘TOTAL DISGRACE’ over anthemUS president demands apology for pregame warm-upJames helps Sixers erase 29-point deficit against CavsDonald Trump lashed out at NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful…
Trump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US anthem and demands apology
The basketball star recently appeared to be practising a golf swing and basketball shots while the national anthem was performed.
Rookie Lendeborg jaws at ‘weak ass’ Dončić and admits he didn’t watch much NBA
Lendeborg takes issue with appeals for foul callsForward says he had limited exposure to leagueGolden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had an extraordinary NBA debut as he jawed with Luka Dončić and admitted he had largely been exposed to the league…
Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut
Edwards hits nine threes in 45-point explosionAntetokounmpo scores 35 in first game with HeatMinnesota rout Miami 131-106 in season openerAnthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s debut with the…
LeBron James’ 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.
Robinson sparks 23-0 run as Pistons stun Celtics in NBA season opener
Detroit erase 22-point deficit to beat Boston 121-113Paul George scores 38 points on Celtics debut in defeatRobinson scores 15 of his 21 points in fourth quarterDuncan Robinson scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons…
‘I feel like I’m 21’: Joe Ingles on the NBA, life in Australia and 1,500 days without drinking
The veteran is adjusting to living in Melbourne and playing in the NBL after 12 years spent on the North American basketball rollercoasterBasketballer Joe Ingles appears as the archetype of the Australian larrikin. There is one box, however, he no longer…
NBA 2026-27 season predictions: A Knicks repeat and LeBron’s villain arc
Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday. Who will claim the title? And which youngster will make the superstar leap?Seeing all the fruits borne of an incredible summer of player movement. It feels like three years ago…
Kawhi Leonard: a hero’s complicated return to the Toronto Raptors
The reunion between one of the best players of his generation and the team he helped make an NBA champion is an opportunity to change narrativesWhen Kawhi Leonard became a Toronto Raptor for the first time in the summer of 2018, he looked shellshocked.…