James Harden

James Harden Passes Shaquille O'Neal for 9th on All-Time Scoring List

With a third-quarter 3-pointer, James Harden passed Shaquille O'Neal for 9th on the NBA's all-time scoring list — finishing the night with 28,614 career points at age 36.

LeBron James

LeBron James to Wear Special Jersey Patch Honoring Record 23rd Season

LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to suit up for a 23rd season, and the Lakers are marking the milestone with a commemorative jersey patch honoring his entire legacy.

Sneakers

Jason Williams x Nike Hyperflight PE "Varsity Purple"

Nike produced a Varsity Purple Hyperflight PE for Jason Williams during his Sacramento Kings tenure — a rare player exclusive honoring the flashy point guard's team colors from his 1998–2001 run.

Sports

ESPN NBA Ratings off to the best start since 2010-11 season.

47 million U.S. viewers tuned in for Christmas Day NBA action — a 45% spike — as ESPN's first season under the NBA's new 11-year media rights deal rewrites the ratings record books.

NBA

According to ESPN: Trae Young Traded to Washington Wizards

After eight seasons, two All-NBA nods, and a 2021 Eastern Conference Finals run, Trae Young is headed to Washington — leaving Atlanta as the franchise's all-time assists and three-pointers leader.

NBA

Rockets' Alperen Şengün Leaves Game vs. Mavericks with Sprained Ankle

Alperen Şengün lasted just 1:04 before a right lateral ankle sprain ended his night against the Mavericks — a brutal blow for a Rockets team already managing his workload after recent calf tightness.

NBA

Jalen Suggs Suffers Grade 1 MCL Contusion, Out Indefinitely

Jalen Suggs injured his right knee after Bulls forward Jalen Smith fell on top of him in the third quarter — his second injury setback in an already shortened season. Tyus Jones is expected to start in his absence.

New York Giants

Giants' Theo Johnson Attends Knicks Game After Being Ruled Out With Illness

Ruled out for Sunday's finale but spotted on the MSG jumbotron — Giants tight end Theo Johnson attended the Knicks-Hawks game Friday and took to Instagram to declare, 'I am not sick.'

NBA

What to watch this Weekend in the NBA: January 2-4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning SI Sportsperson of the Year, leads the 29-5 Thunder into Golden State without Curry, Green, or Butler — while Wembanyama's Spurs target a 24th win against a Pacers squad without Haliburton for the season.

Sports

Victor Wembanyama's MRI Shows No Ligament Damage in Hyperextended Knee

Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in the fourth quarter against the Knicks, but an MRI confirmed no ligament damage — leaving him day-to-day as the 24-9 Spurs protect their Southwest Division lead.

Daily Roundup

January 1st Uristocrat Notes: Chelsea Sacks Maresca, Wembanyama Injury Scare, Kobe 9 Elite & More

Chelsea fired Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day despite winning the Conference League and Club World Cup. Wembanyama scored 31 before hyperextending his knee, but San Antonio rallied for a 134-132 win.

Daily Roundup

December 30th Roundup: Nike Book 1, Jokic Injury, China's Humanoid Robot Push & More

The Nike Book 1 'Torched' ($155) releases December 30th, headlining a packed day that also saw Jokic hyperextend his knee against Miami — the three-time MVP averaging 29.9 PPG now faces an MRI.