Toronto Raptors begin training camp at St. Leo University
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.
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
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.
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
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
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
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.
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
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
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
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.
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'
President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.
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
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
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
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.
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.
NBA 'Black Lives Matter' court display, socially distanced layout unveiled
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart
The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedules on Friday night.
The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedules on Friday night.
Vince Carter confirms he is officially retiring
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
NBA says it's talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz great and Hall of Fame coach, dies at 78
Jerry Sloan, the Hall of Fame coach who was a fixture for decades in Utah and took the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, died Friday. He was 78.
Jerry Sloan, the Hall of Fame coach who was a fixture for decades in Utah and took the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, died Friday. He was 78.
Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan
It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.
It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.