Voters Back Major Financial Commitment Voters in Bexar County, Texas, approved a funding measure that allocates up to $311 million in venue tax revenue for a new downtown arena for the San Antonio Spurs. The vote passed with roughly 52% in favor, taking place Tuesday amid strong local interest. Proposition B authorizes the use of … Read more
New communication system launches in two phases starting Saturday For the first time in league history, NBA referees will wear headsets during regular-season games. The change begins Saturday as part of a two-phase rollout aimed at improving communication and efficiency during officiating. Phase One: Limited Use During Reviews The NBA announced Friday that referees will … Read more
What the Heave Rule Is The NBA introduced the “heave rule” this season, giving players a new way to take end-of-quarter shots. It allows attempts from deep without affecting individual field goal percentages. Previously, players often avoided buzzer-beaters from beyond half court because a miss would hurt their stats. With the heave rule, that concern … Read more
Federal authorities have charged multiple people in a wide-ranging sports betting and poker scheme. This allegedly involved insider information about NBA players, including LeBron James. Rozier and Billups Among Those Arrested Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling. Officials linked suspicious betting activity to … Read more
Fans’ Voices Heard After Backlash After heavy criticism over last season’s plain NBA Finals courts, the league has decided to restore a beloved tradition. The NBA announced Wednesday that the Larry O’Brien Trophy design will return to center court for the 2026 Finals, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 2025 Finals drew backlash from fans … Read more
Jordan’s Signed Rookie Card Makes History A 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card, signed years after its release, has sold privately for $2.7 million through Goldin Auctions. The sale marks a new record for an aftermarket-signed card, a card autographed outside official card production. “Signed rookie cards of greatest-of-all-time athletes, like Michael Jordan, represent the … Read more
A Night of Celebration in Oklahoma City The Oklahoma City Thunder will celebrate their 2024 NBA championship this Tuesday night when players receive their rings before the season opener against the Houston Rockets. It will mark the franchise’s first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008, a milestone that capped off a dominant 68-14 regular … Read more
A New Look for NBA Coverage The 2025–26 NBA season tips off with more than just basketball excitement. The league’s massive 11-year, $76 billion TV deal begins, reshaping where and how fans will watch games. NBC returns to NBA coverage for the first time in over two decades, bringing back its iconic “Roundball Rock” theme … Read more
The Balance of Power Tilts West As the 2025–26 NBA season approaches, the Western Conference has a firm hold on championship projections. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, six of the top seven title favorites listed by BetMGM come from the West. The lone Eastern team cracking that group is the Miami Heat, who sit … Read more
New Era of NBA Streaming Amazon’s Prime Video is preparing to change how fans watch NBA games. On September 30, 2025, the company announced new features that integrate sports betting, artificial intelligence, and customizable viewing options. These upgrades arrive just in time for the start of Prime Video’s 11-year NBA deal, which begins October 24 … Read more