The NBA announced on September 2, 2026, its most severe penalty ever against LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: a $30 million fine and one-year ban from all NBA arenas. Star player Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000 for participating in the salary cap evasion scheme. The ruling marks the league’s zero-tolerance stance on salary cap violations.
Core Summary The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship, marking the franchise’s first title in over 50 years. According to the BBC, this championship represents a milestone moment for New York basketball and the entire city, ending a championship drought spanning more than half a century. Event Summary The Knicks’ championship victory has created a historic moment in New York sports history. The team demonstrated remarkable teamwork and resilience throughout the Finals, ultimately lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy. This is the first time since the 1970s that the Knicks have stood atop the NBA podium, with countless fans celebrating in the streets of New York. ...
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4, sweeping the series 4-0 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks have been dominant throughout the playoffs.
The Dallas Mavericks have officially named Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor, bringing the executive who led the Toronto Raptors to a 2019 NBA Championship to a new chapter in his career.
Orlando Magic dismiss head coach Jamahl Mosley after consecutive first-round playoff exits
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their NBA playoff series, with center Jarrett Allen delivering a dominant performance on the boards to silence his critics
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 116-94, completing a rare 3-to-1 comeback in NBA playoff history. The Cleveland Cavaliers also eliminated the Toronto Raptors in a Game 7 showdown.
The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Houston Rockets in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference Finals, where they will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.