NBA Awards eligibility tracker: Nikola Jokić needs to play Sunday to pass 65-game rule

Under the league's 65-game rule, players who miss 18 games will no longer be eligible for season-ending awards.

Legendary NBA player who made history in Philadelphia in college and pros dead at 93

“The Golden State Warriors send condolences to the family of John ‘Jackie’ Moore, who passed away earlier today at 93,” the statement read. “Moore signed with the Philadelphia Warriors on February 15, 1955, and debuted with the club that same day, becoming the first Black player to appear in a game in franchise history.”

Celtics rookie breaks down making franchise history, scoring 1st NBA points

Shulga ended up making franchise history that day. He was the first-ever Celtics player to play for both the Maine and Boston teams on the same day. And a bonus: Shulga scored four points in the C’s loss to the Timberwolves, his first-ever NBA points. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to keep the ball to celebrate the occasion.

NBA's Friday slate sees at least 168 out with injury or illness

Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA

And around the league, no fewer than 168 players — including 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies, who used only six players in a blowout loss at Utah — were held out on Friday night because of injuries or illnesses.

NBA Draft: Three Mid-Major Gems Hiding in the Data

In the new era of data and the new era of NIL, attempting to find analytically-intriguing mid-major players is a problem NBA front offices, agents, and especial

Wizards officially secure worst record in NBA

The Washington Wizards have officially reached the bottom of the NBA standings. In doing so, positioned themselves for a potential franchise reset. Following a 140-117 blowout loss to the Miami Heat on Friday night, Washington dropped to 17-64. They have mathematically clinched the league’s worst record for the 2025-26 NBA season.