Former NBA player from Seattle accused of orchestrating healthcare scheme involving 18 former players
A former NBA player from Seattle is accused of orchestrating a scheme involving 18 former players to defraud the NBA Players' Health and Welfare Benefit Plan ("Plan") of nearly $4 million.
18 former NBA players charged in alleged health care fraud scheme
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
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.
Milwaukee Bucks championship parade; fans turn out by thousands
Thousands of people poured into downtown streets on Thursday to catch a glimpse of the Milwaukee Bucks in a parade that celebrates the city’s first NBA championship in half a century.
'I’m heartbroken': Scottie Pippen announces death of oldest son Antron at 33
Former NBA star Scottie Pippen on Monday announced the death of his oldest son, Antron, at age 33. It was unclear how Antron Pippen died.
Sonics fans hopeful after NBA owner mentions Seattle and new franchise in same sentence
Sonics fans are hopeful that comments from a recent interview with a current NBA owner could mean Seattle will get a new NBA franchise.
NBA to use COVID-19 health screening technology at US arenas in effort to bring more fans back
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
Blake Griffin joins the Brooklyn Nets
Blake Griffin is joining the collection of stars in Brooklyn.
Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.
NBA moves Indianapolis' All-Star weekend to 2024
Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.
NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican
Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.
Warriors' Klay Thompson expected to miss season with Achilles tear
Thompson tore his Achilles during a workout on Wednesday in Southern California.
Blazers take Washington State’s CJ Elleby with 46th pick
The Trail Blazers selected forward CJ Elleby out of Washington State with the 46th pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday.
Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with top pick in NBA Draft
With the No. 1 pick in Wednesday night's NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected guard/wing Anthony Edwards out of Georgia.
Ty Lue named Clippers new head coach
It's official. Ty Lue will replace Doc Rivers as the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, it was announced Thursday.
NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
President Trump: NBA has become like 'a political organization'
President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.
Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott remaining NBA season amid protests, other NBA teams did not
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers voted to boycott the remaining few games of the NBA season Wednesday night, in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
NBA postpones playoff games after Milwaukee Bucks refuse to take court in protest after Jacob Blake shooting
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.