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Toronto Raptors move in at Amalie Arena Friday with fans allowed

December 18, 2020 7:05am EST

For the first time in nearly nine months, Amalie Arena will reopen for a sporting event on Friday.

Toronto Raptors tickets go on sale Thursday for Tampa home games

December 17, 2020 12:28pm EST

Amalie Arena in Tampa will begin playing host to the Toronto Raptors and tickets for those home games went on sale Thursday morning.

Toronto Raptors to allow limited number of fans at Amalie Arena games

December 15, 2020 9:16pm EST

When Toronto tips-off in Tampa, Amalie Arena won't be completely silent -- and Matt Shapiro wants it that way.

LeBron James signs $85 million extension for two more years with the Lakers

December 2, 2020 4:36pm EST

LeBron James will be wearing a Laker uniform through the 2022-23 season under a contract extension announced Wednesday.

Toronto Raptors begin training camp at St. Leo University

December 1, 2020 7:40am EST

The Raptors will be calling Tampa home for the next few months due to COVID-19 restrictions in Canada. Training camp begins for them at St. Leo University on Tuesday.

NBA moves Indianapolis' All-Star weekend to 2024

November 25, 2020 1:37pm EST

Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves select Anthony Edwards with No. 1 pick in 2020 NBA Draft

November 18, 2020 8:41pm EST

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday.

Tampa pushing for Raptors to play at Amalie Arena

November 13, 2020 12:07am EST

Raptors president Masai Ujiri confirmed Thursday on CBC Radio that Canada's travel restrictions could put a crimp in their ability to use their home arena. He said they would consider Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Louisville, Kansas City, Newark, and Buffalo.

Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star

October 20, 2020 6:59pm EDT

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.

76 arrested, 8 officers injured after Lakers celebration turns violent

October 12, 2020 3:43pm EDT

Lakers championship celebrations took a violent turn and resulted in 76 arrests, damage to more than 30 buildings and 8 officers injured, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Lakers win Game 4 of NBA Finals; up 3-1 in championship series against Miami

October 6, 2020 11:54pm EDT

In a nail-biter, the Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami 102-96 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Lakers are now one game away from becoming champions of the 2019-20 NBA season.

Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries during Lakers blowout in Game 1 of NBA Finals

October 1, 2020 4:18pm EDT

Bam Adebayo (left shoulder strain) and Goran Dragic (left foot) departed with injuries and Jimmy Butler played through one in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests

August 28, 2020 2:01pm EDT

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.

NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice

August 27, 2020 8:37pm EDT

An unprecedented walkout over racial injustice has postponed a second day of the NBA playoffs. But players have committed to remain and finish the season.

President Trump: NBA has become like 'a political organization'

August 27, 2020 4:21pm EDT

President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.

Milwaukee Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game

August 26, 2020 7:26pm EDT

The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt

August 4, 2020 5:58am EDT

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.