NBA midseason awards: Has Chet Holmgren overtaken Victor Wembanyama?
At the midpoint of the NBA regular season, let’s hand out some halfway hardware. The rookie of the year race is the best in decades.
By Ben GolliverWarriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic dies of heart attack at 46
Dejan Milojevic suffered a heart attack Tuesday night during a team dinner and died Wednesday, the Warriors announced.
By Ben GolliverPacers acquire Pascal Siakam from Raptors for Bruce Brown, draft picks
Indiana adds two-time all-star forward Pascal Siakam as Toronto continues its rebuilding effort.
By Ben GolliverJosh Giddey avoids charges in probe of alleged improper relationship
Police in Newport Beach, Calif. announced they were “unable to corroborate any criminal activity” related to the 21-year-old Thunder guard, who was accused of being involved with a minor.
By Des BielerIn a showdown of former MVPs, Joel Embiid stands tall against Nikola Jokic
Joel Embiid finished with 41 points and 10 assists to outduel Nikola Jokic as the 76ers turned back the visiting Nuggets, 126-121.
By Michael LeeNikola Jokic is a tall order that the Wizards can’t quite meet
The two-time MVP posted a season-high 42 points as the Nuggets found their way past the Wizards, 113-104.
By Ava WallaceWizards-Spurs matchup full of French flair goes to Victor Wembanyama
The heavily hyped No. 1 draft pick showed off his all-around game as he played against the Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly, a friend since childhood, in a 131-127 win.
By Ava WallaceTaking stock of the Wizards’ rebuild, halfway through a lost season
The Wizards play their 41st game of the season Saturday night. Let’s take stock of their progress halfway through this rebuilding year.
By Ava WallaceClippers’ Intuit Dome will host 2026 NBA All-Star Game, 2028 Olympics
The Clippers will open their new home in Inglewood, Calif., next season.
By Ben GolliverKnicks owner James Dolan accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Kellye Croft claimed she was working as a masseuse for Glenn Frey, late lead singer of the rock band Eagles, when Dolan sexually assaulted her. Dolan denied her allegations.
By Glynn A. HillWith a big assist from his mom, Kyle Kuzma is making an impact
The Kyle Kuzma Family Foundation aids single mothers and underprivileged children in communities that are important to the Wizards star and his mother, Karri.
By Ava WallaceKawhi Leonard signs contract extension with Clippers
Kawhi Leonard’s extension comes after one of the healthiest and most productive stretches of his five-year tenure with the Clippers.
By Ben GolliverThe Grizzlies were picking up the pieces with Ja Morant. Now he’s out again.
Ja Morant gave Memphis some hope with stellar play following his return from a 25-game suspension. Then he suffered a season-ending injury.
By Ben GolliverGrizzlies’ Ja Morant is out for the season with a shoulder injury
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who served a 25-game suspension to begin the season, will miss the rest of the campaign after injuring his shoulder.
By Des BielerDraymond Green reinstated by NBA after serving 12-game suspension
Draymond Green was suspended last month for a flagrant blow against Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic.
By Ben GolliverWarriors’ Chris Paul to undergo surgery on fractured left hand
The 12-time all-star point guard who has captained Golden State’s second unit will be out indefinitely.
By Ben GolliverVictor Wembanyama is a star. The Spurs shouldn’t wait to get him help.
Victor Wembanyama is blossoming ahead of schedule, and the Spurs would be wise to acquire a proper point guard to complement the 7-foot-4 wunderkind.
By Ben GolliverRicky Rubio, who entered the NBA on a hype wave, makes a dignified exit
The Spanish point guard, who spent time away from the Cavaliers last year to focus on his mental health, announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NBA.
By Ben GolliverGiannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James lead first round of NBA all-star voting
The NBA All-Star Game returns to a traditional format this year, with fan voting deciding the starters for the Eastern and Western Conference teams.
By Ben GolliverNBA fines Nets $100,000 for first violation of player participation policy
Brooklyn became the first team to be punished under the new NBA policy that limits the practice of resting healthy players.
By Ben GolliverPistons end 28-game losing streak — but not before one last scare
The longest single-season losing streak in NBA history is over after a 129-127 win over the Raptors.
By Ben GolliverKnicks acquire OG Anunoby from Raptors for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley
Long rumored to be traded, the 26-year-old Anunoby heads to New York for Barrett and Quickley, a pair of guards Toronto hopes will provide more offensive juice.
By Ben GolliverThese 11 questions will shape sports in 2024
From injured baseball stars to chaos in golf to a potentially glamorous Olympics, these are the issues that will define sports in the new year.
By Washington Post staff