NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for 1 year, fines him $10 million
The NBA launched its investigation after ESPN published a report, accusing Sarver of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his tenure as owner of the Suns.
Bill Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
Players who currently wear No. 6 — including the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James — may continue doing so. But the number cannot be issued again, the league said.
Sold!: LeBron James 'Triple Logoman' card sells for $2.4 million at auction
The $2.4 million isn't even a record for a card featuring James. A card from his rookie season sold for $5.2 million last year.
Shaq reportedly foots the bill at NYC restaurant, opens up new court in New Jersey
The former Los Angeles Lakers great reportedly wanted to keep his generosity secret.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr fed up with 'children murdered at school'
In a pre-Game 4 Western Conference finals news conference Tuesday afternoon, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr didn't want to talk about basketball.
NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.
Steph Curry breaks NBA all-time 3-point record
Stephen Curry broke the NBA record for most three-pointers in a career on Tuesday.
Lakers' LeBron James enters COVID-19 protocols, scratched from lineup
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is out for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
'Enes Kanter Freedom': Celtics star to celebrate US citizenship with name change
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter will celebrate his U.S. citizenship by is changing his name to “Enes Kanter Freedom.”
Lakers' LeBron James, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart face suspensions following brawl
LeBron James was ejected from the team’s game against the Pistons after he drilled Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart in the head with an elbow.
NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
NBA to investigate after ESPN report accuses Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver of racism, sexual harassment
The report by ESPN NBA writer Baxter Holmes published on Nov. 4 lists several allegations of racism and misogynistic behavior by Sarver.
Kyrie Irving speaks out after being blocked from playing with Nets
Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn't want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what's best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
18 former NBA players charged in alleged health care fraud scheme
Federal authorities say 18 former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million.
NBA will not randomly test players for marijuana this season
The NBA has agreed to not randomly test players for marijuana this season, a continuation of the policy that was put in place last year for the COVID-19 “restart bubble” and has remained since.
NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
Milwaukee Bucks are champions; Giannis scores 50
Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.
Giannis named 2021 Finals MVP, caps extraordinary postseason
Exactly three weeks after suffering a knee injury that appeared to put his future in doubt, Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship in half a century.
Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41, Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1
The Phoenix Suns lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks. The loss forces a Game 5 in Phoenix where fans could see the Suns win it all.