NBA

Adreian Payne, former Orlando Magic player, shot and killed in Florida, deputies say

May 9, 2022 12:43pm CDT

Deputies say the alleged shooter stayed on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Mavs fan ejected for harassing Suns player Chris Paul’s family

May 9, 2022 8:18am CDT

So much for being Texas nice. A Dallas Mavericks fan was ejected during Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns after reports he got in the face of a player's family. Chris Paul said the fan put his hands on his mom and his wife was pushed.

Frank Vogel out as Lakers head coach after 3 seasons

April 11, 2022 1:14pm CDT

After three seasons that included winning an NBA championship, Frank Vogel was fired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Monday.

NBA super fan goes viral after missing out on chance to meet Steph Curry

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NBA super fan goes viral after missing out on chance to meet Steph Curry

March 11, 2022 5:44pm CST

Her heart was broken after her favorite NBA player, Steph Curry, didn?t show up to a game, but wait till you see how he made it up to her.

Vanessa Bryant to receive honor for her leadership in sports

February 1, 2022 2:10pm CST

Vanessa Bryant will be recognized as one of the leading women in sports at an event during Super Bowl week. She will receive the "Be Your Own Champion Award" for her leadership through the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.

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Viral video shows Chinese basketball fans shouting racial slurs at Sonny Weems

January 20, 2022 10:45pm CST

Our panel discusses the racism that Black basketball players face when playing internationally, and even stateside, after a video surfaced of Chinese fans shouting the n-word at former NBA player Sonny Weems.

NBA commemorates MLK Day with games and celebrations

January 17, 2022 8:37am CST

The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd tests positive for COVID-19

January 7, 2022 12:51pm CST

Jason Kidd won't be on the sidelines Friday night after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Mavericks game against the Houston Rockets.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

December 19, 2021 6:10pm CST

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

December 14, 2021 6:58pm CST

Stephen Curry broke the NBA record for most three-pointers in a career on Tuesday.

Lakers' LeBron James, Pistons' Isaiah Stewart face suspensions following brawl

November 22, 2021 7:46am CST

LeBron James was ejected from the team’s game against the Pistons after he drilled Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart in the head with an elbow.

NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs

November 7, 2021 3:56pm CST

The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.

Anti-vaccine mandate demonstrators rush barricades at Nets game

October 25, 2021 7:10am CDT

Video posted to social media showed protesters chanting "Let Kyrie Play!" pushing past barricades and rushing towards the arena's doors.

Enes Kanter rips China's Xi as 'brutal dictator,' streaming giant pulls Celtics games

October 21, 2021 9:18am CDT

Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter posted a video calling on China to "free Tibet," a move that is already bringing consequences to the NBA team.

NBA players accused of health care fraud

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NBA players accused of health care fraud

October 8, 2021 10:55pm CDT

Our panel discusses the indictments against NBA players who allegedly defrauded the league out of health care and why such well-paid athletes might do this.

18 former NBA players charged in alleged health care fraud scheme

October 7, 2021 12:36pm CDT

Federal authorities say 18 former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million.

NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated

August 27, 2021 3:02pm CDT

The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.