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.
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.
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 Motor City Cruise will give aspiring professional basketball players another chance to earn a spot in the NBA G League this fall.
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.
The BIG3 returns to Detroit this weekend for a Week 6 doubleheader featuring NBA veterans, former All-Stars, and some of the sport’s most recognizable names.
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.
Free agent forward LeBron James is looking back on one of the most memorable on-court confrontations of his career, recalling former Detroit Pistons protector Isaiah Stewart chasing him during a 2021 game.
The Detroit Pistons are trading former Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert and two second-round draft picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and former Michigan State Spartans guard Gary Harris.
The Detroit Pistons are among several NBA teams that have contacted the Houston Rockets to inquire about Kevin Durant’s availability this offseason, per reports.
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 Michigan Wolverines standout Duncan Robinson is staying with the Detroit Pistons, putting an end to speculation that the veteran sharpshooter could be waived.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.
The Detroit Pistons continued their busy draft-night activity Wednesday, acquiring the rights to center Ugonna Onyenso, the No. 53 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, from the New York Knicks for cash considerations.
The Detroit Pistons are sending center-forward Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round draft picks.
For the first time in 36 years, three University of Michigan players were selected in the first round of the NBA draft, further cementing the Wolverines’ place among college basketball’s elite talent producers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder added a towering rim protector and a fresh national champion on Tuesday night when they selected Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, giving the 7’3” big man from Zaragoza, Spain, a chance to join a franchise coming off the 2025 NBA title.
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft on Tuesday, adding one of the nation’s premier rim protectors and a key contributor from former head coach Dusty May’s national championship team.
The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft on Tuesday, adding one of college basketball’s most versatile two-way players and a central piece of the former Dusty May-coached national championship run.
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.
Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg is making the rounds ahead of the NBA draft, working out for nine teams as he transitions from a standout college career to the professional ranks.
Detroit Pistons stars Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were named to the 2025-26 All-NBA teams. Cunningham was named to the All-NBA First Team, and Duren was named to the All-NBA Third Team on Sunday.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has been named to the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team, becoming the first Pistons player to earn the honor in 20 years.
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.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson said the team’s defensive focus and attention to detail must improve heading into Game 5 as the Pistons look to respond after back-to-back losses in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
A best-of-seven series is now a best-of-three. Bested in every way during a 112-103 runaway in Cleveland to even the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Game 4, the once certain, poised Pistons head back to Detroit in search of two wins and more answers.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons fell 116-109 to the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday at Rocket Arena.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons defeated the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson left Game 5 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic after suffering an injury Wednesday night.
Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Duncan Robinson said the team is focused on execution and internal adjustments rather than narratives as it prepares for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic following a Game 1 loss.
As the No. 1 seed, the Detroit Pistons are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference as the NBA playoffs begin this weekend.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have decided on the status of Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham regarding his eligibility for the annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season.
Fresh off capturing the first NCAA Tournament championship victory since 1989, Michigan Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg shared a few thoughts on ESPN following his historic season at the University of Michigan.
The Detroit Pistons are hosting a playoff series for the first time in nearly two decades, and their run will begin right here on Local 4.
It’s official, the WNBA is coming back to Detroit. The Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Board of Governors have approved three new expansion teams.
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.
The Detroit Pistons have clinched their first division title in nearly two decades, but they have much more important business to take care of.
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.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is expected to miss “an extended period of time” due to a collapsed lung.
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart is expected to miss another week following an injury he suffered last week against the Memphis Grizzlies.
School is in session as college basketball is coming to NBA 2K26, with the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and 14 other iconic programs featured ahead of the game’s 2027 release.
Detroit Pistons two-time All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown Major League Baseball team, the Texas Rangers.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are creating new challenges and opportunities for sports leagues and teams courting their fandom.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey eleased an affidavit backing the NCAA in its eligibility case against Alabama’s Charles Bediako.
Detroit Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren has accepted an invitation to participate in the NBA slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
The Detroit Pistons have traded former first round pick Jaden Ivey to Chicago in a three-team deal that brings two players to Detroit.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was named an Eastern Conference reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
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.
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.
An approaching major winter storm has prompting a shuffling of an NBA game, an NHL game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has officially put the NBA on notice, as he was announced as an All-Star starter to the new format, USA vs. the World basketball game.
The Detroit Pistons are on fire this season as they lead the Eastern Conference of the NBA, and Monday night the Pistons will tip off against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. Fans can catch the game on Local 4 at 8 p.m.
The Detroit Pistons aren’t just a fun story anymore -- they’ve cemented themselves as one of the true contenders in the Eastern Conference.
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.
The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons of the NBA’s Eastern Conference will be without All-Star guard Cade Cunningham for their home matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
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.
The Detroit Pistons have expanded their partnership with hometown star Big Sean, who is now stepping into a larger role as their Creative Director of Global Experience.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff accused a ref of bias against him and his team after losing in overtime to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
Detroit will be the hub of Michigan basketball excitement next weekend as NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber hosts ‘The Best of Michigan Basketball Showcase.’
Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has signed a new six-year endorsement deal to re-sign with Nike and will receive his own signature shoe.
Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has been arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas are calling a “family violence” incident.
The NBA announced that Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 9.
A former Detroit Piston had a hilarious response after Cade Cunningham pulverized him at the rim on Sunday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he and his family are safe following a break-in at his Oklahoma City-area home last week.