Latest Basketball News
Warriors Crush Magic 120-97 in Dominant Win
Golden State Warriors defeated Orlando Magic 120-97 on December 22, with Stephen Curry leading with 26 points, 6 assists, and 4 threes. Jimmy Butler III added 21 points on efficient 7-9 shooting, while Paolo Banchero had 21 points and 12 rebounds for Orlando. Warriors improve to 15-15, Magic drop to 16-13.
NBA Viewership Up 27% Through NBA Cup Final
NBA games average 1.81 million viewers on NBCUniversal, ESPN, and Prime Video, up 27% from last year and highest since 2017. New media rights deals drive gains, with Knicks-Spurs Cup Final drawing 3.07M on Prime Video, surpassing last year's ABC final. December features no cable-exclusive games, all simulcast on ABC.
NBA and FIBA Accelerate NBA Europe League Plans
NBA and FIBA will intensify talks from January with European clubs for a new pan-European league featuring merit-based access via BCL or tournaments. League aligns with national calendars and teams, preserving European model. Commissioner Adam Silver highlights huge opportunity for basketball growth.
NBA-FIBA Engage Teams for New European Competition
Starting next month, NBA and FIBA engage owners for league with permanent spots and annual qualifications from FIBA leagues. Project intensified post-Paris Olympics, backed by financial advisors JPMorgan and Raine Group. About 1 in 6 NBA players are European stars like Jokic and Wembanyama.
NBA, FIBA Advance Joint European League Exploration
Joint announcement signals next phase for professional men's league reshaping European basketball. Strong stakeholder interest noted by Adam Silver. Updates expected as discussions with clubs and investors progress.
Nuggets vs Mavericks Tonight on NBC/Peacock
Key matchup Nuggets-Mavericks airs at 8:00 p.m. on NBC/Peacock with Mike Tirico and Jamal Crawford calling. Part of revamped 2025-26 broadcast schedule under new Disney, NBC, Amazon deals ending Turner era.
Rockets vs Clippers Highlight Tonight's Slate
Rockets-Clippers tips off at 10:30 p.m. on NBC/Peacock, featuring Terry Gannon and Reggie Miller. New media rights bring more broadcast exposure this December.
Lakers vs Rockets Simulated in NBA 2K26 Live Stream
Fans tune into NBA 2K26 simulation of Lakers vs Rockets on December 23 amid real schedule hype. Video garners attention as proxy for ongoing season action.
NBA Eyes Sports Betting Reforms on Injury Reports
League considers changes to player prop bets and injury reporting following scandals. Aims to protect integrity amid betting growth.
New NBA Media Deals Boost Broadcast Access
11-year contracts with Disney, NBC/Peacock, Amazon end Turner partnership, increasing national TV games. December avoids cable-exclusives, all on broadcast.
NBA Cup Final Viewership Rivals Past ABC Games
Knicks-Spurs on Prime Video drew 3.07M, close to last year's 2.99M Bucks-Thunder on ABC despite methodology changes. Signals strong streaming appeal.
European Stars Fuel NBA Europe Interest
League features talents like Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Wembanyama, Doncic; new Europe league could pipeline more. FIBA-NBA collaboration addresses club-national team tensions.