Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery on his right thumb to address a ligament tear, as announced by the Washington Wizards on Friday. The 21-year-old shooting guard sustained the injury during his international duties with France at EuroBasket 2025. Following his operation in New York City, he has been placed on an indefinite injury list and is anticipated to be out for …

The Milwaukee Bucks have built a strong reputation around their defensive prowess, with prominent figures like Giannis Antetokounmpo gaining acclaim as a Defensive Player of the Year. In the realm of steals, however, several remarkable Bucks players have cemented their legacies in the franchise’s history. Here’s a rundown of the five individuals who have achieved the highest averages of steals …

•Get the NBA App DALLAS (AP)— The Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement to extend the contract of forward P.J. Washington and will also be re-signing guard Dante Exum, moves designed to solidify their roster for the 2025-26 season. The Mavericks announced Washington’s extension on Thursday, with a source familiar with the agreement stating its value at $89 million over …

NEW YORK (AP)— Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now acts as a league ambassador, is currently receiving treatment for a brain tumor, according to a statement from his family on Thursday. In 2013, Collins came out as gay, making history as the first openly gay athlete to participate in any of North America’s four major sports …