Report: NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice
After NBA players made a bold statement against racial injustice and boycotted all games scheduled for Wednesday night following the police shooting of Jacob Blake that left him paralyzed, the NBA players decided to resume the season, according to a report. However, no NBA playoff games will be played for the second night in a row.
After NBA players made a bold statement against racial injustice and boycotted all games scheduled for Wednesday night following the police shooting of Jacob Blake that left him paralyzed, the NBA players decided to resume the season, according to a report. However, no NBA playoff games will be played for the second night in a row.
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.
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.
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.
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
Milwaukee Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Minnesota wins 2020 NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pick
The NBA will hold a lottery Thursday night to determine positioning in the upcoming NBA Draft.
The NBA will hold a lottery Thursday night to determine positioning in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Toronto Raptors president to countersue deputy for fraud and 'excessive force'
This shoving match, which grabbed international headlines, is also about race.
This shoving match, which grabbed international headlines, is also about race.
LeBron James says NBA won't be 'sad' about losing Trump as a viewer
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.
NBA and Microsoft enabling people to be virtual fans at games with digital avatars amid pandemic
Professional sports leagues have incorporated inventive ways to help replace the lack of fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional sports leagues have incorporated inventive ways to help replace the lack of fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highly anticipated Lakers-Clippers matchup set for Thursday night as NBA resumes interrupted season
The highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers is scheduled Thursday as the NBA officially resumes its season.
The highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers is scheduled Thursday as the NBA officially resumes its season.
NBA 'Black Lives Matter' court display, socially distanced layout unveiled
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
NBA plans to let players show social-justice messages on jerseys
The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart
The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedules on Friday night.
The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedules on Friday night.
Atlanta Hawks make Juneteenth a paid holiday for employees
Starting this year, the commemoration of the end of slavery will be a permanent, paid holiday for all Hawks employees.
Starting this year, the commemoration of the end of slavery will be a permanent, paid holiday for all Hawks employees.
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Jerry Sloan, Utah Jazz great and Hall of Fame coach, dies at 78
Jerry Sloan, the Hall of Fame coach who was a fixture for decades in Utah and took the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, died Friday. He was 78.
Jerry Sloan, the Hall of Fame coach who was a fixture for decades in Utah and took the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, died Friday. He was 78.
Lakers training center reopens for individual player sessions
The Los Angeles Lakers training center in El Segundo has reopened for individual player sessions under a strict protocol established by the NBA, team doctors and guidance from government health officials.
The Los Angeles Lakers training center in El Segundo has reopened for individual player sessions under a strict protocol established by the NBA, team doctors and guidance from government health officials.
Clippers team up with local artist to create special merchandise for mayor's COVID-19 fund
The Los Angeles Clippers announced they have teamed up with local artist Mister Cartoon to release a limited-edition L.A. Relief Fund merchandise collection, in which 100% of the proceeds will go toward the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Clippers announced they have teamed up with local artist Mister Cartoon to release a limited-edition L.A. Relief Fund merchandise collection, in which 100% of the proceeds will go toward the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles.