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NBA opens investigation into Dallas Mavericks' move to sit players

April 8, 2023 4:08pm CDT

The NBA wants to know why the Dallas Mavericks held out several key players in their next-to-last game of the season, even while the team still had a mathematical chance of making the play-in tournament.

Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game

April 8, 2023 3:58pm CDT

The Spurs are playing their final two home games at the Moody Center in Austin as part of what the franchise has deemed a regional outreach.

San Antonio Spurs to play first-ever regular season NBA games in Austin

April 4, 2023 11:32am CDT

Moody Center will be hosting the games on April 6 and April 8 against the Portland Trailblazers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

April 1, 2023 10:58am CDT

The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.

Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft

March 31, 2023 10:33am CDT

Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.

Viral video shows stripper dancing in suite at Bulls game

March 30, 2023 9:59pm CDT

A now-viral video shows a rented suite with a stripper as entertainment.

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal under police investigation after incident with fans

March 28, 2023 10:42am CDT

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is being investigated by police after an alleged incident with fans following a basketball game in Florida.

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

March 26, 2023 7:53pm CDT

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

Los Angeles authorities offer reward for info to help solve murder of former NBA star's father

March 22, 2023 12:04pm CDT

Richard Jefferson's father was shot and killed in Compton in 2018.

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80

March 21, 2023 2:52pm CDT

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.

Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video

March 15, 2023 4:48pm CDT

The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.

Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday

February 15, 2023 10:51am CST

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.

Brooklyn Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns

February 9, 2023 6:37pm CST

Kevin Durant's time in Brooklyn ended Thursday when the Nets traded him to the Phoenix Suns as part of a four-team deal.

Hold the phone: Historic NBA photos show stark difference in eras

February 9, 2023 4:11pm CST

Not a cell phone in sight. Just people living in the moment.

LeBron James shatters NBA record books as top scorer in history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

February 8, 2023 1:14am CST

LeBron James has officially reached ‘GOAT’ status in the record books, becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia

February 6, 2023 9:55pm CST

Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver.