Jontay Porter banned from NBA for life for violating gambling rules
The NBA banned Jontay Porter, who attended high school in Seattle, after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.
Ex-UW, NBA star Nate Robinson needs kidney: 'Don't have long to live'
Former University of Washington, NBA player and Seattle-native Nate Robinson said he might not have long to live if he doesn't find a new kidney.
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.
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.
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.
MLK Day 2024: NBA honoring the holiday with slate of games, events
The NBA is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of games, a tradition dating back nearly 40 years.
Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection.
Mark Cuban Sellling Dallas Mavericks: Adelson family confirms efforts to buy team
Following reports Tuesday that Mark Cuban intended to sell his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks, the new potential owners issued a statement about the potential sale. Read the full statement here.
NBA returns to Seattle with preseason game between Clippers, Jazz at Climate Pledge Arena
The NBA is coming back to Seattle for one night as Climate Pledge Arena hosts a preseason game Tuesday.
Golden State Warriors vs. San Quentin inmates
A surprising matchup inside the gates of San Quentin State Prison in California. The home team, the San Quentin Warriors, made up of guys serving time. And here, they're hosting the Golden State Warriors.
Jimmy Butler has a new look, and even the Miami Heat were surprised by it
Jimmy Butler had a new look for Media Day, and the NBA world immediately took notice.
Former Seattle Sonic stars in new docuseries
The stakes are rising in a new series documenting the challenges faced by the next generation of basketball stars. 'One Shot: Overtime Elite' is streaming right now on Prime Video.
Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NBA season
Teams have an average of 14 instances of back-to-back games this season, up slightly from last year’s rate of 13.3 per team. But back-to-backs involving travel are down to 9.0 on average.
LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
Jaylen Brown lands historic contract with Celtics, surpasses previous NBA deal record set by Nikola Jokic
Jaylen Brown's reported five-year, $304 million fully guaranteed contract breaks the previous $264 million record set last summer by two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.
Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers to play regular-season game in Paris January 2024
The NBA’s French connection continues to grow. The league announced Wednesday that the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers will play in Paris on Jan. 11 in the third regular-season game held at Accor Arena.
LeBron James makes decision about his future in the NBA
LeBron James announced his decision at the ESPY Awards.
Britney Spears slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security guard: reports
Spears reportedly approached Wembanyama and tapped him on the shoulder to ask for a photo together.
Commentary: 15 years after Sonics left, there’s more hope than ever – and a lot of revisionist history
What always sticks with me is how unnecessary the last 15 years have been, the hurt felt among devoted fans, and the way the Sonics departure has been incorrectly attributed to fan apathy by so many who really have no idea how it all went down.