Basketball news today

Here are some of the latest basketball news and updates:

NBA News

  1. LeBron James reaches 35,000 points: LeBron James became the seventh player in NBA history to reach 35,000 points in his career, joining an elite group that includes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kobe Bryant. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Giannis Antetokounmpo signs extension with Bucks: The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Giannis Antetokounmpo to a five-year, $228 million extension, keeping the reigning NBA MVP with the team through the 2025-26 season. (Source: ESPN)
  3. NBA to introduce new pace-of-play rules: The NBA is introducing new rules aimed at increasing the pace of play, including a 24-second shot clock and a 10-second backcourt rule. (Source: NBA.com)

College Basketball News

  1. Duke's Zion Williamson to enter NBA draft: Zion Williamson, the star freshman forward for Duke, has announced that he will enter the 2019 NBA draft. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Kentucky's PJ Washington to enter NBA draft: PJ Washington, the star forward for Kentucky, has announced that he will enter the 2019 NBA draft. (Source: ESPN)
  3. Michigan State's Cassius Winston to enter NBA draft: Cassius Winston, the star guard for Michigan State, has announced that he will enter the 2019 NBA draft. (Source: ESPN)

International Basketball News

  1. Australia wins FIBA World Cup: Australia has won the FIBA World Cup, defeating Spain 95-88 in the championship game. (Source: FIBA.com)
  2. USA men's team eliminated from FIBA World Cup: The USA men's national team was eliminated from the FIBA World Cup after losing to France in the quarterfinals. (Source: ESPN)
  3. WNBA's Diana Taurasi to play for Spain in FIBA World Cup: Diana Taurasi, the star guard for the Phoenix Mercury, has announced that she will play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup. (Source: ESPN)

Other News

  1. NBA 2K20 ratings revealed: The NBA 2K20 ratings have been revealed, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry topping the list. (Source: ESPN)
  2. NBA to launch esports league: The NBA is launching a new esports league, featuring 17 teams and a $1 million prize pool. (Source: ESPN)
  3. WNBA's A'ja Wilson signs endorsement deal with Nike: A'ja Wilson, the star forward for the Las Vegas Aces, has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike. (Source: ESPN)

These are just a few of the latest basketball news and updates. Let me know if you'd like more information on a specific topic!