Conor McGregor sent Miami Heat mascot to hospital with punch: report
The man was reportedly hospitalized and placed on pain medication after taking a punch from UFC star Conor McGregor.
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million
Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount.
Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.
Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video
The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.
LeBron James shatters NBA record books as top scorer in history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James has officially reached ‘GOAT’ status in the record books, becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Former NBA teammate salutes LeBron James ahead of breaking league's all-time lead scoring record
LeBron James is about to break one of the most iconic records in sports. As soon as tonight, he could become the NBA's all-time leading scorer by passing Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Rare Michael Jordan autographed game jersey patch trading card sells for $840,000
The Jordan jersey was from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game.
NBA hopes augmented reality basketball game will be next Pokémon Go
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.
Ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter, calls the allegations 'groundless'
Former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after he allegedly hit one of his teenage daughters in the face. He calls the allegations "groundless."
Paul Silas, three-time NBA champ and two-time All-Star, dead at 79
Paul Silas was an All-Star in his NBA playing career and later became a coach.
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”
NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for 1 year, fines him $10 million
The NBA launched its investigation after ESPN published a report, accusing Sarver of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his tenure as owner of the Suns.
Bill Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
Players who currently wear No. 6 — including the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James — may continue doing so. But the number cannot be issued again, the league said.
Sold!: LeBron James 'Triple Logoman' card sells for $2.4 million at auction
The $2.4 million isn't even a record for a card featuring James. A card from his rookie season sold for $5.2 million last year.
Shaq reportedly foots the bill at NYC restaurant, opens up new court in New Jersey
The former Los Angeles Lakers great reportedly wanted to keep his generosity secret.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr fed up with 'children murdered at school'
In a pre-Game 4 Western Conference finals news conference Tuesday afternoon, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr didn't want to talk about basketball.
NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.
Steph Curry breaks NBA all-time 3-point record
Stephen Curry broke the NBA record for most three-pointers in a career on Tuesday.
Lakers' LeBron James enters COVID-19 protocols, scratched from lineup
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is out for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
'Enes Kanter Freedom': Celtics star to celebrate US citizenship with name change
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter will celebrate his U.S. citizenship by is changing his name to “Enes Kanter Freedom.”