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Deputy Alan Strickland has since returned to work, according to Alameda County Sheriff's spokesman Ray Kelly. He has been assigned to administrative duties. 

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban relented Wednesday and the national anthem will be played before home games this season after the NBA reiterated its "longstanding league policy" to include the song.

The Dallas Mavericks have taken a stance against the playing of the national anthem.

Warriors-Spurs are the highlighted game of Tuesday night’s slate.

Pacers-Bucks the headline game of a big Wednesday night slate in the Association.

Possible Finals preview looms as the Lakers head to Philadelphia to face East-leading 76ers.

Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48. 

Boston-Philadelphia and San Antonio-Golden State highlight talented card of games.

Former NBA guard and St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West has landed a job at the rehab facility he attended after he was helped by Mark Cuban last year, according to a report.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.

Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.

Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.

Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The National Basketball Association has announced Houston Rockets guard James Hardin has been fined. 

Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold. It’s exactly the same. And entirely different.

NBA legend Jerry West and the Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation after a man claimed the organization owes him $2.5 million in an agreement that led to the signing of 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.

It's been a good month for 14-year-old Tyler Gordon of San Jose. Last month, he received a phone call from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, after she saw a viral video of him, painting a portrait of her.

Westbrook played 57 games with the Rockets last season, averaging 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game. 

LeBron James will be wearing a Laker uniform through the 2022-23 season under a contract extension announced Wednesday.