Boston Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for upcoming season for violating team policies

The Celtics head coach allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member in the organization. The team says they will make a decision on the coach's future at a "later date."

Robert Sarver announces plans to sell Suns, Mercury

Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million after the investigation showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic, and racist speech and conduct during his 18 years as owner of the Suns and Mercury.

NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for 1 year, fines him $10 million

The NBA launched its investigation after ESPN published a report, accusing Sarver of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his tenure as owner of the Suns.

LeBron James criticizes NBA's punishment for Suns owner: 'Our league definitely got this wrong'

Phoenix Suns team owner Robert Sarver was fined $10 million and suspended for a year after allegations of racism and misogyny. LeBron James took to Twitter to criticize the punishment.

Clippers' John Wall says he considered suicide during struggles: 'Darkest place I've ever been in'

John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kobe Bryant honored on Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel

On "Mamba Day" -- the annual L.A. celebration of the life and career of the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant -- the Santa Monica Pier's Ferris wheel lit up in purple and gold starting at sunset.

Remembering Kobe Bryant: Babies born on Aug. 23 got Lakers gear at UCLA Health

They may be a little too young to remember, but the newest members of Laker Nation got a sweet care package from UCLA Health. For the second year in a row, newborns sharing a birthday with Kobe Bryant received cute Laker gear at the Mattel Children's Hospital.

LeBron James signs 2-year, $97.1M extension with Lakers

LeBron James has agreed on a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million, ESPN reports.

NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day 2022

The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.

No NBA games will be played on Election Day
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The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.

Bill Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Players who currently wear No. 6 — including the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James — may continue doing so. But the number cannot be issued again, the league said.