NBA
News out of the National Basketball Association (NBA) is constantly changing and updating. Thirty teams make up the North American league and is considered the most established league in the world. Founded in 1946, the current commissioner is Adam Silver. It is one of four major sports leagues in the United States, alongside Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL) and National Hockey League (NHL).
Kobe Bryant Crash Photos Trial: Why His Widow Is Suing L.A. County
The trial begins Wednesday for the lawsuit brought by Vanessa Bryant, widow of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, against the county.
Fact Check: Was Brittney Griner Ordered By Russia To Take DNA Gender Test?
WNBA star Brittney Griner, sentenced to nine years in prison, has been mistakenly called "male" in the past.
Bill Russell's Daughter Account of Racism He Faced Resurfaces
Th NBA legend died on Sunday at the age of 88 with his wife Jeannine by his side, his family said.
LeBron James Slammed for Criticizing U.S. Response to Brittney Griner
"I would be feeling like 'Do I even wanna go back to America?'" James was heard saying in a trailer for the show "HBO's The Shop: Uninterrupted."
Miles Bridges' Wife Instagram Reveals Injuries After NBA Star Arrested
The Charlotte Hornets forward was arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday and booked on a felony domestic violence warrant.
James Harden Applauded For Turning Down $47m—'Put Some Respect on the Name'
Social media is alight with people raving about NBA star James Harden, who has reportedly turned down a $47.3 million option to help the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA Draft 2022 Fashion: Paolo Banchero Stuns in Diamond Suit
From Tari Eason to Bennedict Mathurin, Newsweek breaks down the top fashion at this year's NBA Draft.
What Educators Can Learn From Coach Saban, Coach K and the 2022 NBA Finals
The methodologies and attitudes our nation's best coaches deploy may be the best way to close racial and class gaps in academic performance too.
Caleb Swanigan, 25, Former College Basketball Star, Dies
"The world lost a gentle soul last night. Love you Biggie," the Purdue University men's basketball program wrote on Twitter.
LeBron James Photoshopped With KKK Hood in Jason Whitlock Column
In his column, Whitlock suggested that James would have had more to say about the killing of Ohio teen Ethan Liming had he been Black instead of white.
Faith Helps Drive Steph Curry in NBA Title Quest
Curry's and the Warriors' commitment to faith has become a major driver for the team. It may even be a secret weapon that leads their success.
Blue Ivy Carter Cautions Dad Jay-Z in Viral Video
While Jay-Z doted on his daughter in the heartwarming video, the 10-year-old adorably said: "Dad, my hair!"
Adreian Payne's Friendship With Cancer Patient Remembered After His Death
Payne, a 31-year-old who played for Michigan State before ending his NBA career with the Orlando Magic in 2018, was shot and killed early Monday.
'Winning Time' Season 2: Everything To Know About the HBO Series
Season 2 of the basketball biopic, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," has been confirmed—but the cast told Newsweek that there is even more to come.
Jason Clarke on Going 'Too Far' With Jerry West's Anger in 'Winning Time'
NBA legend Jerry West has demanded a retraction over his portrayal in the new HBO sports biopic, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty."
NBA Fans Sneak Lobster Into Playoff Game in Video Viewed Over 2M Times
The lobster got his own seat in between the fans. After the game, he was even perched out in the open atop a stand.
Player Given 'Idiot Award' By Stephen A. Smith For Missing COVID Dose
Thybulle will have to sit out at least two games in the first round of the NBA playoffs due to Canada's federal vaccine mandate.
'Glue Girl' Protests Timberwolves Owner by Sticking Self to NBA Court
"I was glued to the TV set," one viewer quipped, after watching an animal rights activist superglue her hand to the Minnesota Timberwolves court.
Los Angeles Lakers Decried as Biggest Failures in NBA History
The Los Angeles Lakers have failed to make the 2022 NBA playoffs despite becoming NBA champions not too long ago.
Shaq Says He'll 'Will Smith' His TNT Co-Host Charles Barkley
Since the slap, Smith has apologized to Rock saying that his behavior was "unacceptable and inexcusable."
Julius Randle's Missteps Might Have Cost Him His Career in New York
Julius Randle's numerous missteps over the course of the 2021-22 season have hurt his standing with Knicks' fans. What's next?
NBA Player Confronted Fan Over 'Your Mom Is Trash' Comment: Report
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkić was fined $40,000 due to a courtside incident involving him and a spectator.
Billy Ray Turner Convicted of Killing Former NBA Player Lorenzen Wright
Wright was found dead in Memphis in 2010, and Turner and Wright's ex-wife were arrested in connection with the murder in 2017.
For Marvin Bagley III, An Opportunity Is Knocking With The Pistons
Fizzling out from a loaded draft class in 2018, can Marvin Bagley III revive his career with the Pistons?
Ukranian National Anthem Played Before NBA Game in Historical First
It was the first time in NBA history that an anthem other than the United States or Canadian national anthem was played before a game.
Fake NFL, MLB, NBA Championship Rings Found in Shipment From China
According to CBP, if the rings were real, the shipment would have been worth over $300,000.
NCAA Ukrainian Player Cheered From Court as Country's NBA Players Suit Up
Cheers greeted Pavlo Dziuba as he stepped onto the court over the weekend with the Ukrainian flag draped over his shoulders.
Kyrie Irving Playing 'Would Send Wrong Message' to City Workers: Eric Adams
"We want to find a way to get Kyrie on the court, but this is a bigger issue," the New York City mayor said on Monday about the Nets' star guard.
NBA Referee Suspended for Refusing COVID Vaccine 'Proud' of Freedom Convoy
Ken Mauer, an NBA referee since 1986, said that he wishes the NBA referees' union would have fought harder against allowing a vaccine mandate for the officials.
Enes Kanter Freedom Receives Human Rights Award After Being Ousted From NBA
The ex-Celtics forward has been without a team since being traded and waived by the Houston Rockets this month, a fate said to be linked to his criticism of U.S. businesses' relationships with China.
