USA Today Network Former Philadelphia 76ers minority owner Michael Rubin said he feels “much more connected” to sports now that he is no longer part of the Sixers’ ownership group. Speaking at the MIT Sloan Conference Friday morning, Rubin joked that he was “violating every rule the NBA had” as a co-owner of the iconic franchise. Taking bets was one ...

Key Highlights The San Antonio Spurs have a plus-10.3 net rating in 1,268 possessions with Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones on the floor Wembanyama has assisted Vassell nine times in five games since the All-Star Break after doing so just 30 times in 44 prior games together Jones is shooting 72 percent at the rim this season, which ...

USA Today Network Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Detroit Pistons. The five-time All-Star guard has missed 11 games this season. Through 47 games (all starts) this season, Mitchell is averaging 28 points and career highs of 5.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while ...

Brandin Podziemski, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Key Highlights: As a rookie, Brandin Podziemski’s combination of IQ, physicality, and effort already makes him a solid starting player in the NBA Podziemski’s biggest questions right now involve his spacing, size, and on-ball usage Given his similarities to Jalen Brunson, there is a pathway for Podziemski to develop into ...

USA Today Network Lil Wayne, the Grammy Award-winning rap artist, had a nightmare experience at Crypto.com Arena’s courtside on Thursday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-131 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Roughly 90 minutes after tip off, Weezy vented his frustrations on X to criticize the Purple and Gold. “Wow! Got treated like s—t at the Laker game ...

USA Today Network Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle during the second quarter of the Nuggets’ 103-97 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night at Ball Arena. His injury is reportedly “not serious,” per sources. Murray, 27, landed awkwardly on teammate Aaron Gordon’s foot under the basket after dishing an assist to Nikola Jokic. Murray was ...

The Hornets have a new star in town even though he’s still adjusting to the NBA game. We are talking about Vasilije Micic, who just landed in the United States last year and was recently traded from Oklahoma City after 30 contests with the Thunder. His first game in Charlotte was an impressive 18-point performance on February 10, which included ...

Friday, April 12 will be a special day for both Sixers fans and Allen Iverson, as the basketball legend will receive one of the greatest honors a franchise can give you. That day, the Philadelphia club will host a sculpture unveiling honoring the Hall of Famer at the training complex, as it comes as the anniversary of his No. 3 ...

USA Today Network San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama became the first rookie in NBA history to record at least five 3-pointers and five blocks in a game, during Thursday night’s 132-118 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 7-foot-4 big man ended his outing with 28 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and five blocks in 32 minutes ...

USA Today Network Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James needs only nine points to become the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 career points, after scoring 31 in Thursday night’s 134-131 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. The 20-time All-Star added four rebounds, nine assists, and one steal and block while finishing 12-of-24 (50%) shooting from the floor, ...