The Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer just learned that circumventing the salary cap carries a steep price tag. After concluding its investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s side deals, the NBA delivered a decisive ruling that proves no franchise is above the league’s rulebook.According to ESPN, the NBA is stripping the Clippers of five first-round picks and slapping owner Ballmer with a $30 million fine. Ballmer will also serve a one-year suspension, leaving the Clippers without control over a first-round pick until 2034.Leonard escaped the harshest discipline, but he was still ordered to pay $700,000 in restitution over improper benefits received…
RJ Luis Jr., a former St. John’s standout who recently signed with LSU after spending time with two NBA clubs, was cleared by a court Monday evening to start practicing and potentially play for the Tigers this season.Luis, who briefly was under contract with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics but never played in an NBA game, hugged LSU coach Will Wade after the ruling by East Baton Rouge Parish District Court judge Ronald R. Johnson.After a five-hour hearing, Johnson granted the player’s request for a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, which had argued Luis was unlikely to win reinstatement…
According to the odds, LeBron James is expected to accomplish another career first this upcoming season.For the first time ever, he will average fewer than 20 points per game. Now, that’s just a projection, as opposed to a sure thing. As of Aug. 20, DraftKings Sportsbook has James at -160 to average 18+ points per game next season, and at +180 to average 20+ points, meaning he’s favored to land in the 18-19 PPG range. Why is that newsworthy? Well, again — it’s never happened. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a…
The NBA will feature five games on Christmas Day in 2026, beginning with a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.The Friday, Dec. 25 slate also includes Miami at Boston, Philadelphia at the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City at Minnesota and Denver at Golden State.2026 NBA Christmas Day ScheduleSan Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks, noon ET (ABC)Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, 2:30 p.m. ET (ABC)Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers, 5 p.m. ET (ABC)Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 p.m. ET…
The 2026 NBA Cup begins Friday, Oct. 30, with all 30 NBA teams competing in Group Play. The tournament concludes Friday, Dec. 11, with the championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.Each team will play four Group Play games. Eight teams advance to the single-elimination Knockout Rounds: the six group winners and one wild card from each conference.2026 NBA Cup Key DatesGroup Play: Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 24, 25 and 27Quarterfinals: Dec. 4-5Semifinals: Dec. 8 and/or Dec. 9Championship: Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in IndianapolisNBA Opening Night & Christmas Day schedules are ‘DELICIOUS’ with LeBron vs. Knicks & Lakers…
The 2026-27 NBA regular season begins Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Opening Night features a tripleheader with Boston at Detroit, Philadelphia at New York and Oklahoma City at San Antonio.It is the start of the NBA’s 81st regular season. The schedule runs through Sunday, April 11, 2027.2026 NBA Opening Night ScheduleBoston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, 3 p.m. ET (NBC)Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks, 7 p.m. ET (NBC)Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs, 9:30 p.m. ET (NBC)NBA Opening Night & Christmas Day schedules are ‘DELICIOUS’ with LeBron vs. Knicks & Lakers | FTF The NBA has released the schedules for…
The NBA has unwrapped its holiday gifts to fans a few months early. The league shared its Chirstmas Day schedule on Tuesday, featuring, as always, five barnburners from morning to evening. Let’s check out the early odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 11. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.2026 NBA CHRISTMAS DAY ODDSSpurs @ KnicksSpread: Knicks -1.5Moneyline: Knicks -115, Spurs -105O/U: 229.5WHAT TO KNOW: A rematch of the NBA Finals, which the Knicks took in five games.…
The new NBA season opens on Oct. 20, with two colossal matchups in the East and the game’s newest rivalry in the West.Let’s check out the odds for opening night at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 11.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.2026 NBA OPENING DAY ODDSCeltics @ PistonsSpread: Pistons -2.5 Moneyline: Pistons -125, Celtics +105O/U: 225.5WHAT TO KNOW: What will be the situation with Jalen Duren come opening night? The Pistons’ second-best player had an…
For half the summer, World Cup odds dominated the American sports betting landscape. Wagering records were set and just as quickly broken throughout the tournament.Now, the betting fare has returned to its typical summer menu — and the biggest winners are coming from golf.The latest example: A high-roller at DraftKings Sportsbook banked a multi-million-dollar win on PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun’s first career victory.More on that seven-figure haul, early bettors firing on 76ers’ futures — with LeBron James now in the mix — and a five-dollar parlay that needs just one more winner to cash out for six figures.This page…
For the third time in his career, LeBron James will play for a different Eastern Conference team.James announced this week that he will make his way to Philadelphia, in search of his fifth NBA championship. Let’s check out the odds for James’ individual performance next season, as of July 27 at DraftKings Sportsbook.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.LeBron James specials (2026-27 regular season)ASSISTSTo record 15+ assists in any game: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50…