James Nnaji, a 21-year-old Nigerian center who was selected in the 2023 NBA Draft but approved to play US college basketball, made his controversial debut on Saturday.The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) approved Nnaji because he met rules by having not played in the NBA nor for another college and was within a five-year window of his high school graduation.

The Sacramento Kings are just 8-27 through their first 35 games of the 2025-26 season, and with the trade deadline expected to lead to some major changes, many

The Golden State Warriors (18-17) look to bounce back from a blowout loss as they host the Utah Jazz (12-21) at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday night.

Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji drew plenty of boos in his college debut with Baylor at TCU. The 7-foot center from Nigeria finished with five points and four rebounds in the Bears' 69-63 loss to the Horned Frogs.

Former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji made his much anticipated college debut for Baylor on Saturday amid mixed reviews

In Orlando’s 121–114 loss to the Bulls Friday, FanDuel Sports Network Magic reporter Kendra Douglas revealed that the league has informed Suggs that his headband must be on his head once games tip off. The fifth-year guard has worn a headband around his neck at the start of games, moving it up to his forehead as they go on.

Luka Dončić posted 34 points and eight assists and LeBron James added 31 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 128-121.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been informed by the NBA he can no longer wear his headband around his neck.

NBA fans stunned seeing Nuggets' Nikola Jokic after injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Nikola Jokic has had great health throughout his impressive career. The Denver Nuggets center has played fewer than 70 games in a season just once since he debuted in 2015.