Jared McCain fans will have to get their fix of the multi-dimensional star on the court and on social media ... 'cause the OKC Thunder guard tells us he has no plans to release any original music!
At least not right now.
TMZ Sports ran into the 22-year-old hooper at LAX recently and asked if he'd considered dropping any OG tunes.
Lamar Odom's girlfriend, Rachel Bradley, allegedly exchanged heated text messages about the former NBA star with her ex-husband, former MLB star Milton Bradley ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the alleged texts that Rachel filed as evidence in her court battle with Milton ... and they are explosive ... and obscene.
In one undated text, Rachel explained she was having issues with their son Matteo's passport. Milton told his ex, "Blocked. Have a good day sucking crackhead d***. I'm not signing anything from you."
Before this sweet girl from sunny Los Angeles became wifey to a New York Knicks player, she was just hangin' with some famous peeps like Will Smith and his family ... and Kylie Jenner.
Her mans got down on one knee back on Christmas Day, and the duo tied the knot Summer 2026.
Mike Sweetney, the Georgetown big who was an NY Knicks lottery pick in 2003, has died.
He was 43 years old.
Sweetney's wife, India, announced the tragic news on social media on Thursday, writing her family was “deeply saddened” over the loss of her best friend of 30 years and hubby of 20.
“His children were the light of his life,” India said.
Jalen Brunson is going from running the point to working a precinct ... popping up on the "Law & Order: SVU" set ... the perks of winning the NBA championship on a team with tons of celebrity fans.
We got the Knicks superstar leaving the show's New York set Wednesday ... carrying his daughter, Jordyn, as he made his way out with security.
The appearance shouldn't come as a total shock ... Mariska Hargitay previously teased Jalen would pop up on 'SVU' after he expressed interest in making a cameo. Mariska was among the celebs at the NBA Finals and championship parade.
John Calipari already knows which NBA star he'd send from the hardwood to Capitol Hill ... and he's picking and rolling with Stephen Curry.
Our intrepid producer Jacobcaught up with Coach Cal on Monday and asked which NBA player he'd like to see run for office, and he didn't hesitate -- Steph.
The legendary basketball mind, who has led six NCAA teams to the Final Four and coached in the NBA, says Curry would be a natural because he cares about people, is bright and energetic, and isn't shy about standing behind what he believes.
Eleven days after the Clippers owner called the NBA's Kawhi Leonardsalary cap investigation a "witch hunt" and promised to fight the stiff penalties in court, the billionaire has totally reversed course, saying he'll comply with the league's punishment.
In fact, the former Microsoft CEO says the team has already cut the massive $30 million check.
"This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets. I want to apologize to our fans, employees, and my fellow NBA team owners for the distraction and distress this matter has caused, for which I accept responsibility as principal owner."
NBA star Tyler Herro is firing back at his ex-girlfriend Katya Henry's request for "safeguards" for his child custody time ... TMZ has learned.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard denied Katya's assertion that there needs to be special provisions when he sees their two minor children to ensure their safety and well-being.
In her custody petition, Katya said she was making the request due to Tyler's "historical conduct," but did not elaborate. Tyler is denying her characterization of his conduct ... essentially saying his ex was full of it.
Federal prosecutors have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers over allegations the team skirted the NBA’s salary-cap rules in connection with Kawhi Leonard.
The New York Times reports the probe comes after the NBA hit the Clippers with a $30 million fine, suspended team owner Steve Ballmer, and took away five first-round draft picks last week.
The Clippers denied wrongdoing to the NYT and say they plan to vigorously challenge the league’s findings and penalties.
We've reached out to the team … so far, no word back.
Late NBA star Jason Collins, who was the first openly gay player in the league, signed a will about how to handle his estate ... just months before announcing he had cancer ... TMZ Sports has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jason left behind an estate with personal property totaling over $1.8 million ... although there could very well be substantial assets held separately in private trusts.
The docs included a will in which the late athlete said he left a written note in a safe-deposit box with instructions for the executor as to who should get his jewelry, watches, silverware, clothing, cars, and other personal effects.
Carmelo Anthony wanted no part of the Clippers drama ... laughing off our questions and reminding us he was at Fashion Week, not an NBA press conference.
NBA star Tyler Herro and his baby mama, Katya Henry, stopped living together more than a year before filing dueling legal actions over custody ... according to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports.
Katya filed legal docs that appear to show she moved out of Tyler's 8-bedroom, 9-bathroom, 9,019-square-foot mansion in Miami in February 2025 ... long before they started duking it out in court.
The docs note Katya and their two kids moved into a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,844-square-foot pad just miles away from Tyler ... after living with Tyler from September 2021 to January 2025.
NBA star Tyler Herro and his baby mama Katya Henry have split, and it's already getting nasty ... the exes are duking it out in court over custody and support after their bitter breakup, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained dueling lawsuits filed by Tyler and Katya. The exes share two minor kids ... a daughter born in 2021 and a son born in 2023 ... so this is no simple split.
In his filing, Tyler asked the court to set up a parenting schedule and determine how much he should pay in child support. The Milwaukee Bucks star said he had been voluntarily paying his ex support since she gave birth.
Malik Beasley wants a break from his federal travel restrictions ... so he can see his kids in California and then jet off to Hawaii for work.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Beasley asked a judge for permission to travel from September 6 through 15, with stops in Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, and Hawaii.
The NBA baller's lawyer says the California leg is personal -- Beasley wants to spend a few days with his two young children before school starts.
Then it's all business in Hawaii ... where he's scheduled for a resort promotion tied to his social media work.
A man accused of posing as a pro basketball player apparently took his fake baller act straight to the valet stand ... where cops say he drove off in a $90,000 BMW that wasn't his.
Savannah, Georgia police say the suspect walked into the Hyatt Regency Savannah around 12:30 AM on Aug. 14, grabbed some belongings from a white Audi, then handed valet workers a ticket for a gray 2026 BMW X5.
According to investigators, he told employees he was a professional basketball player with several cars at the hotel ... and apparently sold the story well enough to get the keys and peel out in the BMW.
Kenny Smith admits the NBA went straight for the Clippers' neck, but he doesn't think the punishment was excessive ... when you consider Steve Ballmer's team skirted the rules in a major way!
TMZ Sports spotted the hooper-turned-analyst at LAX on Friday, and asked him whether The Association went too hard.
"You're gonna have to suffer consequences for that kind of behavior," Smith told us.
"You're vehemently cheating. You're not just toeing the line. You're actually cheating and you're cheating at a high level. You're circumventing the salary cap. You're giving yourself an unfair advantage that no one else has, and you have to have severe penalties for that or other people will say, 'Well we can do it.'"
