Golden State Warriors January 4 Draymond Green suffers 24th career ejection after hostile encounter with referee Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green receives two technical fouls and ejection against Utah Jazz after shouting at referee. Warriors win 123-114 despite the loss.
Orlando Magic January 3 NBA shuts down Magic guard's signature headband ritual at start of games The NBA told Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs to stop wearing his headband around his neck during games and place the headband on his head to begin games.
Sacramento Kings January 3 Russell Westbrook makes NBA history, passing Oscar Robertson in scoring milestone Russell Westbrook made NBA history, surpassing Oscar Robertson as the all-time scoring leader among point guards during the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Phoenix Suns.
New York Giants January 3 Giants tight end attends Knicks game despite illness ruling out draft-implications matchup vs Cowboys New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson sparked tanking controversy after attending a New York Knicks game despite being ruled out with illness for Week 18 matchup.
New York Knicks January 2 Mamdani gets mixed reactions for using Knicks star Jalen Brunson's signature celebration at inaugural speech Mayor Zoran Mamdani referenced Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson during his inaugural speech, making a gesture that resembled the player's celebration and drawing mixed reactions online.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights December 31 Rutgers basketball coach mocks NCAA's eligibility rules as debate reignites over NBA-experienced players Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell offered a candid take on NCAA eligibility amid debate over players who have held NBA and G League contracts pursuing college basketball.
NBA December 31 NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal sponsors former basketball player's attempt to be tallest police officer in Texas NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is sponsoring former basketball player Jordan Wilmore in his quest to become Texas' tallest police officer.
St. John’s Red Storm December 31 What To Know About Former Pro Basketball Players Getting College Eligibility Here's what to know about the recent surge of former NBA G League players and international pros joining college basketball.
Phoenix Suns December 31 Suns guard's celebration with teammate costs him $25K after dropping f-bomb during live TV interview NBA fines Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green $25,000 for dropping f-bomb during teammate's live postgame interview after victory over Washington Wizards.
Year in Review December 31 Sports world poised for chaotically busy 2026 with FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics and more in store From the FIFA World Cup, to the Winter Olympics, to Super Bowl LX, the 2026 sporting world is set for some of the biggest events in recent memory.
Los Angeles Lakers December 30 LeBron James accused of working on his 'golf swing' during national anthem Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was accused of disrespecting the national anthem before the team's win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.