Jalen Brunson joined Russell, Jordan, Barkley and James as NBA stars who brought basketball personality to Saturday Night Live.

The 7-foot-1 center and forward has long been derided for his thin frame, with his weight for the 2025-26 being listed at 213 pounds. For comparison, the Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid, another center,

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler believes that the team will be one of the NBA's elite defensive units during the 2026-27 season.

Former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid was a full participant, which Nurse called "very, very good news" compared to how his health has entered previous training camps. James

Cooper Flagg shared a statement that will make Dallas Mavericks fans happy ahead of his second professional campaign.

J.R. Smith, who played 16 seasons in the NBA with five different teams, was arrested and jailed on suspicion of assault in Hunt County, Texas.

Dan Titus of Yahoo Sports ranks the top 250 NBA players for 9-category leagues this fantasy basketball season.

Former two-time NBA champion and Sixth Man of the Year winner J.R. Smith was arrested in Hunt County on a charge of family violence. Smith, 41, was arrested on a charge of assault causing bodily injury and family violence, according to county records. TMZ first reported details of the arrest .

NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum attended the European Football Clubs annual conference Tuesday in Copenhagen, Denmark.