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'He's already unlocked things': Why the Magic needed Bane

Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help some of Orlando's stars win a championship. ... Continue Reading

Previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals

Our NBA insiders break down Spurs-Lakers and Thunder-Suns. ... Continue Reading

Highlights, top moments as Knicks, Magic punch tickets to Vegas

Here are the top moments and highlights from the NBA Cup quarterfinals as the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks advanced to Las Vegas. ... Continue Reading

Bane burns Heat with 37; Magic advance to Vegas

Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Magic advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals with a 117-108 victory over the Heat. ... Continue Reading

Spurs rule Wemby out for Cup game vs. Lakers

Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Wednesday night's NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers. ... Continue Reading

Smart (back) hopes to play in Lakers' Cup game

Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury. ... Continue Reading

Minority owners target Ishbia's stake in filing

A filing in a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia includes new financial details that two Suns minority owners say could threaten Ishbia's majority ownership. ... Continue Reading

Paul 'at peace with everything' after Clips ouster

Chris Paul said he's "at peace with everything" and is excited for what's next following his stunning ouster from the LA Clippers earlier this month. ... Continue Reading

Harper spoils Queen's triple-double in rookie clash

Dylan Harper came out on top in a clash of 2025 rookies despite Pelicans center Derik Queen's 33-point triple-double in a thrilling 135-132 Spurs win. ... Continue Reading

🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10

Not many can recall the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game. Why? Because it was exactly 18 years ago. ... Continue Reading

The East race is unpredictable. These five players could help decide where it's headed

Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it. ... Continue Reading

Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges

Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games. ... Continue Reading

Magic's Bane fined for throwing ball at Anunoby

Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35,000 by the NBA for firing the basketball at New York's OG Anunoby in an unsportsmanlike manner. ... Continue Reading

Barrett to miss more time after injection in knee

Raptors forward RJ Barrett will be sidelined for at least another week following a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right knee. ... Continue Reading

LeBron bounces back, nets season-high 29 in win

A game after he failed to reach 10 points for the first time in 17 years, LeBron James produced an impressive fourth quarter Sunday night, posting 10 straight points in lifting the Lakers to a 112-108 victory over the 76ers. ... Continue Reading