Court & Gridiron Digest

Even first-round picks face swift roster cuts, as 12 of the 30 players selected in the 2022 draft entered the 2026-27 season without an NBA job....

Is Luka Dončić ready to lead the Lakers to contention?

• Leadership shift: With LeBron gone, Doncic has shaped roster moves and hosted a Slovenia...

Wisconsin’s initial injury report shows center Austin Kawecki upgraded to probable, a potential boost for an offensive line that struggled against...

Kawhi Leonard received a hero's welcome on his Raptors return at Scotiabank Arena, showcasing his ability to isolate from the Aspiration under-the-table payments scandal and escape any NBA fine.

Alex Toohey's cartilage injury led to being waived by the Warriors, followed by 10 gruelling months of rehab that matched the time demands of regular...

The Hornets face the Nets with key players unavailable:

• Boswell ruled OUT for the Oct. 21 game
• Kon Knueppel (G-F) also OUT with a hamstring injury
  These absences could limit Charlotte's depth and rotation options in the matchup.

Preseason outlooks flagged three top teams for early losses on opening night, yet two delivered wins instead.

Oklahoma City leaned on Shai...

Several squads are adjusting plans as key players miss Wednesday's openers due to injuries.

• Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa (No. 1 pick) ruled out with...

Jalen Hurts lands on IR after his calf clot advanced to bilateral pulmonary emboli, forcing blood thinners that bar all contact and leave him out for...

From the 262nd pick in 2022 to MVP contender in 2026, Brock Purdy has flipped the Mr. Irrelevant script.

• Elite production: He sits five attempts...

Power rankings install the Spurs as preseason favorites with +270 title odds, aligning with predictions of Wembanyama sweeping MVP and DPOY.

• Knicks...

Despite dropping three of their last four games, Seattle sits just a half-game back of the NFC wild card.

• Their elite defense ranks first in yards...

Jalen Brunson is fully cleared from left wrist surgery and confirmed ready ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The New York Knicks open the 2026-27 season by raising their first NBA Championship banner since 1973 at Madison Square Garden, with 2026 Finals MVP...

The Bulls' roster leaves Giddey without enough shooters to fully unlock his elite passing.

• Only Ayo Dosunmu consistently hits 40%+ from three;...

Ben Simmons' torn right Achilles during a Sunday practice drill ends his long-awaited NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings before it begins. The...

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther will miss the opening weeks of the 2026-27 NBA season, including the Oct. 22 opener against Oklahoma City, after...

Denver announced Strawther will miss six weeks with a left knee sprain.

Dramatic offseason trades reposition Eastern Conference powers after the Knicks' surprise title.

• Knicks open season raising championship banner at...

The Nuggets closed preseason with a 121-106 win over the Lakers, but Cam Johnson was ejected on a Flagrant 2 for elbowing Austin Reaves. Meanwhile,...