Porter Jr.: Betting impact ‘going to get worse’
Michael Porter Jr., whose brother Jontay was banned from the NBA in 2024 for his role in a gambling scheme, says the expansion of sports betting has detracted from the integrity and enjoyment of the game “and it’s only going to get worse.”
Opening night: Warriors-Lakers, Rockets-Thunder
The opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season will feature the defending champion Thunder hosting the Rockets and the Warriors visiting the Lakers.
Convictions in death of CP3’s grandfather tossed
A North Carolina trial judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the 2002 death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather. Now, state attorneys are considering their next moves, including an appeal.
Sources: Grousbeck won’t stay as C’s governor
Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm, sources told ESPN.
Amazon reveals its 17-game NBA Cup schedule
Amazon announced its NBA Cup broadcast schedule on Wednesday, with Prime Video slated to show 17 of the games, including the championship.
Wyc Grousbeck Won’t Continue As Governor Of Celtics
Wyc Grousbeck will not remain as governor of the Boston Celtics following the completion of their $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm. Grousbeck was initially expected to remain on governor through 2028, however he will remain as CEO.
The sale of the Celtics is expected to be complete within the next week as Chisholm becomes governor.
Bill Chisholm and his wife, Kimberly Ford Chisholm, are taking a hands-on approach within the Boston community as they begin their ownership.
The Grousbeck family purchased the Celtics in 2002 for $360 million with the franchise being put up for sale in July 2024 after they won their 18th NBA championship. The sale to Chisholm was announced in March 2025.
2025 BMW Championship: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy headline opening pairings
The BMW Championship gets going on Thursday and we now know who is going to be playing with who when all of the action gets underway.
The PGA Tour announced opening pairings for the Tour’s next playoff event and the headliner is right in the middle of the graphic.
You are not misreading. Golf fans will be treated to a pairing of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the two best golfers in the world and winners of three of this season’s majors between them, for at the very least the opening two rounds. Obviously there are a lot of factors between now and then, but we could be looking at two players who could be sharing the course in a month at the Ryder Cup as well.
Part of what is awesome about the FedExCup Playoffs is seeing pairings like this. Fans want to be treated to battles of the very best and getting a Scheffler/McIlroy combo for two guaranteed days is a huge win.
It was low-hanging fruit to say the least, but kudos to whoever made this happen.
💍 Alex Caruso ties knot with ‘Big Brother’ alum
The wedding marks Caruso’s second ring of the summer, after helping the Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA Finals in June.
From another title in OKC to new plans in Phoenix, what is every team ‘all-in’ for in 2025-26?
Not everyone can be all-in for the title in the upcoming season. See each franchise’s priority No. 1.
Jeremy Sochan to miss EuroBasket due to calf injury, expected to be ready for Spurs camp
Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan was in Poland training with the nation’s national team when he suffered a calf injury that will keep him out of EuroBasket, the Polish Basketball Federation announced.
“I am very disappointed, but due to a calf muscle injury, unfortunately, I will not be able to play for Poland at this year’s EuroBasket,” Sochan said in a statement accompanying the announcement. “I’ve been working hard for this over the last few months, and the time I trained and played with the national team was amazing. It’s a special group and I really enjoyed being a part of this team. Fortunately, the doctors predict that I will be fully healthy by the time the start of the preparation camp before the upcoming NBA season. I want to thank my teammates, coaches and the whole staff, especially the fans in Poland, for their support. I appreciate it very much and know that although I will not be able to be with you, I will support Poland with all my heart.”
Sochan is headed back to San Antonio to continue his recovery, which, as he said, is not expected to keep him out of training camp.
“In the face of injury, Jeremy received professional help in Poland,” Spurs GM Brian Wright said in the statement. “Cooperation with the staff and management of KoszKadry has always been exemplary. In this situation, however, the best option is to return to San Antonio.”
Sochan’s mother is from Poland, which led to his connection with their national team. Sochan was the only full-time NBA player on the Polish roster, but they also have Igor Milicic, who played last season at Tennessee and is set to be in the Philadelphia 76ers training camp on an Exhibit 10 contract.
Sochan, 22, averaged 11.4 points and 6.5 rebounds a game for the Spurs last season and is extension eligible before the season starts (if no deal is reached, the former No. 9 pick will hit restricted free agency next summer).