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Las Vegas Basketball News
Basketball in Las Vegas runs on professional and college league play, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in trade activity, playoff results, debut performances and career milestones.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
Lady Rebels Fall to No. 3 USC in Season OpenerThe Runnin' Rebs open their own season Tuesday at 7 p.m. against Northern Arizona at the Thomas & Mack Center.
November 2, 2026
UNLV Rebels to Open Season Against Northern ArizonaMonday's 7 p.m. tip at Thomas & Mack Center starts Josh Pastner's second season at the helm.
October 29, 2026
UNLV Basketball to Open Season With New RosterThe Rebels face Northern Arizona on November 3 at the Thomas & Mack Center.
October 29, 2026
Marc Lasry Remains Finalist for Vegas NBA Expansion TeamThe league is expected to select a winning ownership group by November following bids nearing $10 billion.
October 28, 2026
Tyrin Jones to Return for UNLV Basketball ThursdayThe forward will be limited to 20 minutes in the Rebels' exhibition game against Missouri at the Thomas & Mack Center.
October 24, 2026
Aces Stars Wilson and Young Named to All-WNBA TeamsThe league announced the honors on Saturday following a season where the pair led the Aces to a 31-13 record.
October 24, 2026
UNLV Basketball to Face BYU With Limited Roster SaturdayThe Rebels will field only eight players at the Thomas & Mack Center this weekend.
October 24, 2026
Lasry-Apostolopoulos Group Exits NBA Expansion BidThe group withdrew after the league increased the minimum franchise price to $10 billion for the Las Vegas market.
October 21, 2026
Three Men Face Felony Charges for Prop Bet FixingThe former college players and a sportsbook trader allegedly manipulated stats during a 2025 game.
October 20, 2026
Dailyn Swain to Miss Wednesday Game Due to IllnessThe team prepares for the Toronto Raptors following last Thursday's loss to the Lakers.
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This section follows professional league games, college tournaments, player signings and draft developments. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. Tournaments and exhibition events draw national attention to the city each year, shaping the seasonal rhythm of the sport. Salary caps and league expansion rules are the two factors that define much of the underlying news.