The Atlanta Hawks have traded guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith.

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension potentially worth $115 million.

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn’t promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn’t become a coach.

Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans that will pay the veteran power forward $55.5 million.

The WTA Finals will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the next three years in a move that organizers hope will create “the Super Bowl for women’s sports.”.

Paul George is embracing his new role with the Boston Celtics after being traded from Philadelphia.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league looked at precedent before taking away five first-round draft picks from the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she has discussed the soon-to-be vacant WNBA commissioner's position with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided not to fight the NBA's punishment for salary cap circumvention.

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded former first-round draft pick Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter says a lawsuit filed by former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom is “meritless and frivolous.”.

Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings.

The Houston Rockets have signed Amen Thompson to a contract extension.

The eligibility fights taking place in courts across the country are taking place with college basketball weeks away from starting preseason practices.

Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors could be back on now that there’s a resolution to the NBA’s investigation into salary cap circumvention rules during the seven-time All-Star’s time with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.

Aaron Donald’s decision to come off the retirement couch and get back on the field after a two-year absence may be unusual but it’s far from unprecedented.

The Chicago Sky have banned Enes Kanter Freedom from their home games after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday’s loss to the Indiana Fever.

LeBron James' passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour.

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, according to a person familiar with the decision.

Klay Thompson has signed with the Miami Heat, finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million.

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has been ejected from the Fever-Sky WNBA game after Sky guard Natasha Cloud yelled and pointed in his direction late in the third quarter.

A person with knowledge of the deal says DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets for the veteran minimum of $3.9 million.

The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed on a contract buyout, ending a two-year tenure that was wrecked by the shocking trade of Luka Doncic.

Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to limited partner Marc Shad at a $4.5 billion value barely a year after his purchase was finalized, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

Two people close to the situation tell The Associated Press that James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Peyton Watson is heading from Denver to Cleveland as part of a four-team trade that will also have the Cavaliers sending Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker’s WNBA career were intertwined with so many great moments.

During Hall of Fame weekend, nearly everyone would like the attention to be on basketball, but it's difficult to ignore the conversations that are swirling around the WNBA — especially with some of the league's greatest icons being enshrined.

A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday, saying that the former New York Knicks All-Star had not proven he was assaulted when he was removed from a game he attended in 2017.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey after their game against the Boston Celtics this season.

Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo will play homecoming games a week apart in January.

The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Authorities have determined that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine.

The WNBA will have a replay center similar to the NBA next season as the league continues to invest in officiating.

CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose have been revealed as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.

After 37 years, David Steele is retiring from his duties as the play-by-play announcer on TV and radio for the Orlando Magic

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic kicks off its 60th edition with honors for actors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche.

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.

New York City police say a 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden.

The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing thousands of fans dressed in the team’s blue and orange.

Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is hosting his second "Ones Basketball League" event of the spring at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando on Friday, June 12. He stopped by News 6 to discuss the league and event with WKMG Sports Director Jamie Seh.

We take a closer look at new Orlando Magic Head Coach Sean Sweeney, getting insight from the man who coached Sweeney at the University of St. Thomas two decades ago. WKMG Sports Director Jamie Seh and Sports Anchor Ryan Welch also break down the Magic's hiring of the new head man with a special round table discussion.

Sean Sweeney has been formally named coach of the Orlando Magic.

Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift.

Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox has been appointed a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election.

A Magic win tonight would eliminate the 1-seeded Pistons and punch Orlando’s ticket into the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2010.

The Orlando Magic earned home-court advantage in their first round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, and they have no plans of relinquishing it.

The Magic have one more shot to make the NBA playoffs, hosting the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Play-In tournament.

The Magic have a chance to earn the No. 7 seed in the East with a win at the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night.

North Carolina has hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program.

Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer.

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.

The NCAA is grappling with the blurred lines between amateur and professional sports.

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.

The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to pre-enrollment eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered a professional sports draft from competing in college after two high-profile cases in basketball this season.

Every moment of any major sporting event can be dissected in high-definition these days, meaning officials and umpires sometimes seem to be staring at a TV screen to review close calls as much as they’re watching the game.

March Madness has a different meaning for a certain NBA fan.

Shaquille O'Neal is offering to pay for the funeral of a 12-year-old Georgia girl who died days after she collapsed following a fight after school.

Could the NBA All-Star Game and Olympic qualifying events be coming to Orlando?

A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court.

When Luka Doncic had the ball in his hands with a chance to win the game for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Slovenian scoring machine passed.

Jalen Green hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic beat Sacramento 131-94 on Thursday night for the Kings’ franchise-record 15th straight loss.

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Anthony Black scored 26 points, Desmond Bane added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks.

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are creating new challenges and opportunities for sports leagues and teams courting their fandom.

Paolo Banchero had 23 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 120-117 on Saturday night.

The Magic made one move before the deadline. Weltman spoke to the media about the state of the team and head coach Jamahl Mosley

Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey eleased an affidavit backing the NCAA in its eligibility case against Alabama’s Charles Bediako.

The Rowdy Reptiles were ready for Charles Bediako.

The long, strange trip the San Antonio Spurs faced to get home from the East Coast led to another time change for their game against the Orlando Magic.

The long, strange trip the San Antonio Spurs faced to get home from the East Coast led to another time change for their game against the Orlando Magic.

The Orlando Magic lost to Cleveland on Monday night after Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points, giving the Cavaliers their fourth straight win.

The NHL has postponed the Columbus Blue Jackets’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night because of a major winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions across much of the United States.

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his 36 points in the second half and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away to a 119-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.

Alabama coach Nate Oats says 7-foot center Charles Bediako, who gave up his college eligibility in 2023 to enter the NBA draft, will play against Tennessee on Saturday.

The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments that are looking for new ways to pay players.

The Orlando Magic were taken down by the Hornets on Thursday night after LaMelo Ball returned to Charlotte’s starting lineup and got 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

An approaching major winter storm is prompting a shuffling of an NBA game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend.

Former NBA star Lamar Odom has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas.

Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.

The Orlando Magic have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA’s first regular-season game in Germany.

The German native hasn't played in over five weeks but can play in his home country.

Snoop Dogg has made a splash as an NBA analyst, joining Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during the second half of Peacock's recent Warriors at Clippers broadcast.

Paulo Banchero had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Desmond Bane added 27 points and Orlando beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday in Magic center Moritz Wagner’s return from a serious knee injury.

Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.

The Orlando Magic lost against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night after CJ McCollum scored 27 points and steadied the Wizards, who nearly blew a 26-point lead.

Desmond Bane scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero added 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic handed the Indiana Pacers their 12th straight loss, 135-127.

Onetime NBA draft pick James Nnaji drew plenty of boos in his college debut with Baylor at TCU.

The Orlando Magic lost to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night after Matas Buzelis scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half and Kevin Huerter added 20 points, granting the Bulls their second straight win.

Paolo Banchero had 29 points and 10 rebounds and hit the go-ahead basket with 7.5 seconds remaining as the Orlando Magic rallied from a 10-point, third-quarter deficit and beat Indiana, sending the Pacers to their 10th consecutive loss.

The NCAA says it won't grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylor’s midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in Europe prompted criticism from coaches across college basketball.

Despite a 21-point, second-quarter deficit in their favor, the Orlando Magic were taken down on Monday night by the Toronto Raptors after Jamal Shead scored 19 points and Brandon Ingram added 17.

Anthony Black scored a career-high 38 points, Desmond Bane made two free throws with 6.9 seconds left and the Orlando Magic overcame another huge triple-double by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 127-126 on Saturday night.

Spain will end 2025 as the top men’s team in the FIFA rankings after there were limited changes in the new standings.

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to become the career assists leader among centers, and the streaking Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 126-115 on Thursday night.