Atlanta Hawks make Juneteenth a paid holiday for employees
Starting this year, the commemoration of the end of slavery will be a permanent, paid holiday for all Hawks employees.
Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
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.
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.
‘Graduate Together’: LeBron James assembles all-star talent to honor high school class of 2020
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
Jacqueline Cruz, mother of Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, dies of COVID-19 complications
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
Nike to honor Kobe Bryant’s spectacular NBA career on ‘Mamba Day’
Nike is honoring the career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on April 13 for “Mamba Day,” a day that marks the final game of his astonishing NBA career four years ago.
2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Shaquille O'Neal crashes Georgia first graders' video chat
Shaquille O'Neal surprised a Georgia first grade class' video chat. The students are participating in online learning due to the coronavirus.
Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets who tested positive for coronavirus: report
NBA star Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report.
Kevin Durant, 3 other Brooklyn Nets players test positive for coronavirus
Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the team.
Kevin Love donates $100G to Cleveland Cavaliers, arena staff after season suspended
Following the suspension of the NBA season on Wednesday, Kevin Love said he would donate $100,000 to arena and support staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA suspends season, 2 Utah Jazz players reportedly test positive for coronavirus
The NBA is suspending the season after Wednesday night's games until further notice because of coronavirus concerns.
NBA star Donovan Mitchell tests positive for coronavirus
Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday.
Mark Cuban plans financial support program for hourly AAC workers in wake of coronavirus
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he’s investigating how he could support hourly workers at the American Airlines Center in the wake of the NBA suspending its season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant spotted on car in Los Angeles
It's been weeks since NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in California, but tributes to the NBA player continue to pour in.
All-Star MVP award to be named after Kobe Bryant, NBA announces
The All-Star Game MVP award will now be named after NBA legend Kobe Bryant. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Saturday evening in Chicago.
193 LeBron James foundation students offered free tuition at Kent State University for 4 years
LeBron James' foundation has partnered with Kent State University to give nearly 200 high school students a full ride to the college.