Celtics used their 2022 loss in NBA Finals to Warriors as inspiration when they won their championship in 2024

PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks had his first technical foul against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday rescinded, according to the NBA: "Dillon Brooks’ (PHX) technical foul at 5:28 in the 2nd quarter on 12/18/25 (vs. GSW) has been rescinded upon league office review," said the league office.

The Golden State Warriors sit at 13-15 and ninth in the Western Conference early in the 2025-26 season, far short of where the organization hoped it would be. A significant weakness in the team's game is its presence in the paint and on the boards,

— The league will do more, it said, to better utilize artificial intelligence and other tools to protect the game from unusual betting activity. It also will continue pushing for changes on the so-called “prop bets,” which the NBA hopes will reduce the risk of having player performances manipulated.

New Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Marcus Smart has been dinged by the NBA for his comportment during LA's latest win, a 143-135 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday. More news: How Much Better Would Magic Johnson Make Luka Doncic?

NBA official Tre Maddox appeared to roll his ankle as he was running off the court, leaving Friday's Bulls-Cavs game with just a two-person crew.

The NBA Cup doesn't get much respect, but does that stop fans from repping their team's success in the competition?

The latest updates on former Illini, including Kasparas Jakucionis' first NBA points, along with Will Riley's G-League dominance

BYU is reportedly getting a reinforcement for its frontcourt. Former NBA G League center Abdullah Ahmed, who committed to the Cougars in November, will make his debut with the team on Monday, according to a report Saturday from On3 Sports’ Joe Tipton.