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Leagues, unions urge action against escalating threats from bettors
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and their players' unions are urging state gambling regulators to combat escalating harassment and violent threats from sports bettors.[read more]
Suspensions, picks revoked and a $30 million fine: Making sense of the NBA's staggering Clippers punishment
A $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history.[read more]
🏀 30 NBA teams, eight tiers: Why three squads rise to the top
Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?[read more]
Beal set to be first Clipper in No. 3 since Paul
Clippers guard Bradley Beal is take over the No. 3 jersey long associated with franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been recently outspoken about his treatment by the team.[read more]
Suns' Williams has shoulder surgery, to miss several months
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams had surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss several months.[read more]
Ballmer says he will accept NBA's punishments: 'I have sincere regrets'
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he is complying with the NBA's punishments of the franchise and will not pursue any legal action.[read more]
Gibson retires, joins Bulls as an assistant coach
Longtime NBA forward Taj Gibson is retiring after 17 seasons in the league and joining the Chicago Bulls coaching staff as an assistant.[read more]
Cunningham reveals she talked with Silver about next WNBA commissioner
Sophie Cunningham has discussed the soon-to-be-vacant WNBA commissioner's job with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her.[read more]
Clippers, Raptors complete delayed Leonard trade
The trade sending Kawhi Leonard from LA to Toronto is now official after a monthslong delay due to the investigation into the Clippers.[read more]
Silver: NBA 'looked at precedent' before issuing Clips' penalties
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at similar cases before taking away five first-round draft picks from the L.A. Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules.[read more]