Ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter, calls the allegations 'groundless'
Former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after he allegedly hit one of his teenage daughters in the face. He calls the allegations "groundless."
Russell Westbrook donates 400 pairs of shoes to students at South LA charter academy
Russell Westbrook is giving back in the spirit of the holiday season.
NBA honors Jerry West by introducing Clutch Player of the Year Award
The Jerry West Award was introduced Tuesday and will be given to the NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
NBA MVP trophy renamed after Bulls icon Michael Jordan
The NBA announced Tuesday it is rebranding its most valuable player trophy after Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.
Paul Silas, three-time NBA champ and two-time All-Star, dead at 79
Paul Silas was an All-Star in his NBA playing career and later became a coach.
Nike, Kyrie Irving part ways after antisemitism controversy: report
Kyrie Irving returned to the court late last month with the Brooklyn Nets after he was suspended for posting a link to a documentary with antisemitic material.
Nia Long sounds off on Ime Udoka scandal: 'It was devastating, and it still is'
"No one from the Celtics organization has even called to see if I’m OK, to see if my children are OK. It’s very disappointing," Nia Long said in a recent interview.
LeBron James scolds media for failing to ask him about Jerry Jones, suggests race has something to do with it
NBA superstar LeBron James was a Cowboys fan until he revealed in October he was not anymore.
Lakers' Patrick Beverly suspended 3 games for shoving Suns' Ayton
Lakers guard Patrick Beverly was hit with a 3-game suspension after shoving Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton from behind.
Starting Thursday, you can get flu shots and COVID boosters before Lakers, Clippers and Kings games
Anyone with a ticket to a home game at Crypto.com Arena between Nov. 17 and the end of the year will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster and a flu shot at the arena.
Nike-Kyrie relationship likely over, co-founder Phil Knight tells CNBC
Nike announced it “suspended” its relationship with NBA star Kyrie Irving and canceled its plans to release his next signature shoe. That was part of the massive fallout that followed his tweeting a link to a film containing antisemitic content.
Paul George drops 29 points in Clippers win over Lakers; LeBron limps off court late
LeBron James felt discomfort in his leg and groin shortly after he backed down Paul George to draw a foul in the paint with less than five minutes to play.
All 30 NBA teams on schedule for Monday night games
All 30 teams have games, which is rare — and in a new twist, all of those 15 games will start at different times.
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”
NBA's Miles Bridges pleads no contest to domestic violence charge
Miles Bridges pleaded no contest in Los Angeles to one felony count of injuring a child’s parent. The charges stemmed from accusations that he assaulted his girlfriend in front of their two children in June.
NBA star Kyrie Irving suspended after promoting antisemitic movie
NBA star Kyrie Irving will face suspension after he shared a link to the movie, “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” to his social media page.
Russell Westbrook buys $33.5M Brentwood mansion across from LeBron James: report
Not only are Russell Westbrook and LeBron James teammates, but the two are also set to become neighbors after Westbrook reportedly purchased a $33.5 million home across from “King James.”
Brooklyn Nets fire Steve Nash
Steve Nash is out as Brooklyn Nets coach after a disappointing start and more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Russell Westbrook scores 18 off the bench, helps propel Lakers to first win of season
Russell Westbrook had 18 points for the Lakers (1-5), who had lost their first five games of the season under first-year head coach Darvin Ham. Los Angeles was the last winless team in the NBA.
Lakers to retire George Mikan's number 99 ahead of Sunday's game
Mikan played for the then-Minneapolis Lakers for seven seasons between 1948 and 1956. Mikan will be the first player to not have played in Los Angeles to have his number retired.