MLK Day 2024: NBA honoring the holiday with slate of games, events
The NBA is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of games, a tradition dating back nearly 40 years.
Jimmy Butler has a new look, and even the Miami Heat were surprised by it
Jimmy Butler had a new look for Media Day, and the NBA world immediately took notice.
Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NBA season
Teams have an average of 14 instances of back-to-back games this season, up slightly from last year’s rate of 13.3 per team. But back-to-backs involving travel are down to 9.0 on average.
NBA star Alonzo Mourning sheds light on rare kidney disease that sidelined him: ‘It was pretty devastating'
Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning brought his message of awareness for kidney disease to Tampa last week.
Britney Spears slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security guard: reports
Spears reportedly approached Wembanyama and tapped him on the shoulder to ask for a photo together.
Damian Lillard asks the Trail Blazers for trade: Here's where he wants to go
Lillard is a seven-time All-NBA selection and was selected to the NBA's 75th anniversary team — but he has never been close to a championship.
Police: Drug deal likely fueled Denver shooting near Nuggets' NBA Finals celebrations
The shooting happened about a mile from Ball Arena, where the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat on Monday night to win their first NBA championship.
Conor McGregor sent Miami Heat mascot to hospital with punch: report
The man was reportedly hospitalized and placed on pain medication after taking a punch from UFC star Conor McGregor.
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million
Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount.
Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.
Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video
The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.
LeBron James shatters NBA record books as top scorer in history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James has officially reached ‘GOAT’ status in the record books, becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Former NBA teammate salutes LeBron James ahead of breaking league's all-time lead scoring record
LeBron James is about to break one of the most iconic records in sports. As soon as tonight, he could become the NBA's all-time leading scorer by passing Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Rare Michael Jordan autographed game jersey patch trading card sells for $840,000
The Jordan jersey was from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game.
NBA hopes augmented reality basketball game will be next Pokémon Go
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.
Ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter, calls the allegations 'groundless'
Former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after he allegedly hit one of his teenage daughters in the face. He calls the allegations "groundless."
Paul Silas, three-time NBA champ and two-time All-Star, dead at 79
Paul Silas was an All-Star in his NBA playing career and later became a coach.
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”
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.