NBA

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Kobe Bryant 21 hours ago

Mamba Academy players remember Kobe Bryant during 1st year of college basketball

Five years after Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, six members of his Mamba Academy team are wrapping up their first season of college basketball.

NBA 22 hours ago

Junior Bridgeman, billionaire businessman and basketball standout, dies at 71
Crime and Courts Mar 11

Thefts at athletes' homes underscore weakness in post-9/11 anti-terrorist program

NCAA Basketball Mar 10

Steph Curry joins alma mater Davidson as assistant GM for basketball

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will serve as an assistant general manager for Davidson College’s basketball teams.
Dallas Mavericks Mar 7

‘Just get a better deal': Mark Cuban on how Mavericks handled Luka Doncic trade

Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban said he wouldn’t have traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers without receiving more in return.
NBA Mar 6

Rare Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant rookie jerseys expected to sell for $20 million at auction

Sotheby’s is auctioning off Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant rookie jerseys. The sale comes as rookie memorabilia sees a surge in popularity and pricing.
LeBron James Mar 5

Lakers' LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to score 50K points

LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason.

Dallas Mavericks Mar 4

‘Heart and soul of Mavericks': Nico Harrison on Kyrie Irving after ACL tear

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison called Kyrie Irving the “heart and soul” of the team Tuesday after the guard suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.
Dallas Mavericks Mar 4

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving out for season with torn ACL in left knee

The Dallas Mavericks were dealt another blow as star guard Kyrie Irving reportedly suffered a torn ACL on Monday.
LeBron James Mar 4

Inside the numbers: LeBron James and his historic path to 50,000 NBA points

Another milestone awaits LeBron James: 50,000 NBA points. Here’s a deep dive into the Lakers star’s journey to this historic benchmark.
Jimmy Butler Mar 2

Warriors' Jimmy Butler facing lawsuit for unpaid rent, property damage in Miami

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is being sued for allegedly failing to pay rent at his Miami Beach home and leaving behind $125,000 in damages.
NBA Mar 2

NBA star Jimmy Butler used to run the most exclusive coffee shop in the world. Now it's for everyone.

The Golden State Warrior spoke with NBC News about his biggest passion besides basketball: coffee.
Steph Curry Mar 2

Warriors' Steph Curry dunks for first time in six years, vows never again

Steph Curry on Saturday dunked for the first time in six years, and the Golden State Warriors star is confident he’ll never do it again.
NBA Feb 28

Joel Embiid ruled out for rest of 2024-25 season, will focus on treatment and rehab

The Sixers announced Friday that Joel Embiid will not play again in the 2024-25 season.
Golden State Warriors Feb 28

Why Steph Curry kept game ball after 56-point eruption in Warriors' win vs. Magic

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry added another memento to his massive collection.
NBA Feb 27

Gregg Popovich won't return to Spurs this season but hopes to coach in future

After suffering a stroke in November, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told his team he won’t return this season but isn’t ruling out a future comeback.
NBA Feb 26

Luka Dončić leads Lakers past former team Mavericks with triple-double

Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers Feb 25

How much are tickets for Lakers, Luka Dončić vs. Mavericks in LA?

Everything you need to know about ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Dallas Mavericks on February 25, 2025. Luka Dončić’s first game against his former team.
Luka Doncic Feb 25

Jordan Brand releases Luka Dončić ad ahead of first Lakers-Mavericks game

Luka Dončić stars in a powerful Jordan Brand ad ahead of his first game against the Mavericks.
NBA Feb 25

NBC adds Noah Eagle as NBA play-by-play voice for next season's coverage

After handling play-by-play for NBC at the Paris Olympics, Noah Eagle will officially stick with the network for its NBA coverage beginning this fall.