Brian Keefe officially named Washington Wizards head coach
The Washington Wizards hired Brian Keefe as their coach on Wednesday, sticking with the man who led the team on an interim basis from late January until the end of the season.
Bill Walton, two-time NBA champion, dead at 71
Two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton has died at the age of 71, the NBA announced.
Clippers' Ivica Zubac's Los Angeles home burglarized, TMZ reports
Clippers' Ivica Zubac's Los Angeles home was reportedly burglarized, TMZ said.
VIDEO: T'Wolves fans get free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches after Kyrie Irving's missed free throws
Timberwolves fans lost their minds after Kyrie Irving missed two free throws, which got everyone free chicken sandwiches from Chick-Fil-A.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama is the third San Antonio Spurs player to win Rookie of the Year, joining David Robinson in 1990 and Tim Duncan in 1998.
Air Jordan & Air Max: How these Nike brands helped define the sneaker industry
These Nike signature shoe collections, known for their bold colors and unique designs, were some of the most in-demand sneakers and changed the economics of the shoe industry.
76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he's suffering from Bell's palsy
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament.
Jontay Porter banned by NBA after gambling investigation reveals he bet on games
The Toronto Raptors player reportedly placed 13 bets on NBA games using another person's betting account.
Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore accused of rape, sexual abuse in Oregon
Ben McLemore, a former NBA first-round draft pick who was a standout player at Kansas, was arrested on Wednesday on rape and sexual abuse charges in Oregon.
Typos corrected on Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The spelling errors on the Kobe Bryant statue were corrected.
Kobe Bryant statue: Spelling errors found on marble base of DTLA sculpture
The Lakers are vowing to fix the typos spotted on the marble base of the Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points
James entered Saturday's game just nine points shy of 40,000. He's now the first player in NBA history to reach the career mark.
National anthem girl: 8-year-old’s performance at Pacers game watched by millions on social media
Kinsley Murray sang a nearly 2-minute long version of the national anthem while decked out in a patriotic dress and white gloves.
Shaq offers advice to Jason Kelce on potential retirement with a warning
Shaquille O’Neal is still one of the most recognizable faces of the NBA even though he’s no longer on the court. Jason Kelce is also a very recognizable face in his own game, as one of the NFL’s best centers to ever play the game.
Charles Barkley blasts San Francisco at All-Star Game, saying it's full of 'homeless crooks'
NBA legend Charles Barkley ripped into San Francisco Sunday night during a broadcast – not his first time trashing The City.
Orlando Magic to retire Shaquille O'Neal's #32 jersey in historic ceremony
The Orlando Magic are set to retire Shaquille O’Neal's #32 jersey in a historic ceremony on Tuesday.
19-foot Kobe Bryant statue unveiled outside Lakers' arena
Kobe Bryant's legacy was further immortalized as not just one bronze statue, but three statues resembling the Los Angeles Lakers legend will be unveiled in downtown Los Angeles.
NBA will use futuristic glass LED court for some All-Star weekend events
For the first time, the NBA will play on glass. Part of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis — including the entire All-Star Saturday Night lineup — will be played on a state-of-the-art, full video LED court that will be installed at Lucas Oil Stadium, the league said Monday.
Former Piston Earl Cureton dies at 66
A 12-year NBA veteran, Cureton was originally drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 58th overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. Known as “The Twirl", the 6-9 forward was a part of two NBA championships teams, the 76ers in 1982-83 and the Houston Rockets in 1993-94.
Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu: NBA stars to square off in epic 3-point showdown
NBA and WNBA stars Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will face off in a highly anticipated 3-point contest during the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.