Victor Wembanyama will have a chance to play a home World Cup, as France was awarded the hosting rights to the 2031 men’s tournament by basketball’s governing body FIBA. Japan will host the 2030 Women’s World Cup.
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The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.
After struggling to stay healthy in 2025-26, Scoot Henderson broke out with a season-high 31 points to lead the Trail Blazers past the Spurs on Tuesday night and even their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he’s focusing on basketball.
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece.