Former University of Houston baseball captain 1 of 9 on chopper with Kobe Bryant

Altobelli and members of his family were passengers in the helicopter accident that also claimed the lives of the other victims, including Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, on Sunday morning in Calabasas, California.

Former NBA player Delonte West struggling in viral video
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Former NBA player Delonte west admittedly battles mental illness. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2008. West has been spotted in cities around the country struggling. Now there is a video taken in Maryland that shows West in a fight, getting beat up by another man on a freeway. There is a second video of West handcuffed taken by a police officer who has since been suspended.

Chandler Parsons suffers potential career-ending injuries from car crash

Atlanta Hawks small forward Chandler Parsons was severely injured in a car wreck on January 15 with a drunk driver, officials say. The future of his career is uncertain.

James scores 31 points, Lakers beat Rockets 124-115

The Lakers were determined to start the second half of their season on a high note following a loss that snapped a nine-game winning streak.

Jordan: 'Wouldn't be where I am without him'

David Stern, who spent 30 years as the NBA's longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global power, has died. He was 77.

David Stern, NBA’s commissioner for 30 years, dies at 77

The former NBA commissioner died Wednesday at 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, according to the league.

Houston Rockets lose to New Orleans Pelicans, 127-112

Lonzo Ball highlighted a season-high 27-point performance with a career-high seven 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the undermanned Houston Rockets 127-112 on Sunday night for their fourth straight victory.

Houston Rockets invite Lizzo to dance with Clutch City Dancers amid twerking controversy

Singer and rapper Lizzo got up and twerked, revealing a cut out at the back of her short black T-shirt dress, and was shown on the stadium's huge television screens during Sunday night's Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets are now inviting her to show her moves with the Clutch City Dancers.

NBA denies Rockets' protest after Harden dunk waived off

The league announced Monday that it has denied the Rockets' protest of last Tuesday's game, which the Spurs won 135-133. A successful protest, which is rare, would result in part of the game being replayed.

Houston Rockets file protest with NBA over Harden's dunk

The Rockets have filed a protest with the NBA for Tuesday night's loss to the Spurs. The protest comes after James Harden's dunk went in, but officials say it didn't.

Crew chief says James Harden's dunk should have counted

The crew chief says James Harden's dunk in the fourth quarter that was waived off should have counted, but the team did not challenge the call in time.

Harden scores 49 points, Houston Rockets beat Timberwolves 125-105

Harden unloaded Saturday night, scoring 49 points on a whopping 41 shots from the field to lead the short-handed Rockets to their seventh straight victory, 125-105 over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Harden scores 47 points, Rockets beat Clippers 102-93

James Harden scored 47 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Clippers 102-93 in a wild game that saw Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers ejected in the fourth quarter Wednesday night.

Harden scores 42, Rockets rout Bulls 117-94

Harden, the NBA’s leading scorer who has 35 regular-season triple-doubles in his career, had several minutes of garbage time in the fourth quarter to get additional assists, but was unsuccessful before leaving with a little more than three minutes remaining.

FOX Faceoff: NBA rift with China
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Should the NBA be backing the Chinese people in their fight for freedom?