In this excerpt from his new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski explores the effect of Julius Erving’s career, particularly ...

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is out for at least one week after MRI results confirmed he sustained a left ankle sprain in the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, the team announced ...

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be out at least one week after suffering a sprained left ankle during Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Early in the second qu ...

The seventh of those players wearing No. 8 did so in the New Jersey Nets era, forward alum Joe Smith. After ending his college career at Maryland, Smith was picked up with the first overall selection ...

The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and ...

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players ...

Through conversations with Kings officials in recent weeks, Houston Rockets officials were aware of the increasing likelihood ...

Despite sitting in second place in the Western Conference and boasting a haul of future draft picks, the Houston Rockets ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Footprint Center to face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup. The ...

The Thunder might be tempted to add another star to their core before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, but they'd be better off ...

A week before the NBA's trade deadline, USA TODAY Sports looks at where teams stand and their chances of winning the title: ...

De'Aaron Fox's addition to the rumor mill could make this NBA trade season a lot more exciting. The 27-year-old point guard ...