Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19

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.

Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team

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.

We The South: Raptors settling into their Tampa home

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 investigating Clippers, Jerry West over Kawhi Leonard signing

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.

Bay Area artist paints picture of LeBron James for Time magazine

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.

Toronto Raptors' attorneys argue 'firefighter's rule' applies to deputy who shoved basketball president

The firefighter's rule recognizes that firefighters and police officers regularly encounter a certain amount of risk in their jobs, and it would not be OK to let them sue private individuals for injuries they might sustain during the regular course of their work.

NBA moves Indianapolis' All-Star weekend to 2024

Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.

NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican

Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.

Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with top pick in NBA Draft

With the No. 1 pick in Wednesday night's NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected guard/wing Anthony Edwards out of Georgia.

Tampa pushing for Raptors to play at Amalie Arena

Raptors president Masai Ujiri confirmed Thursday on CBC Radio that Canada's travel restrictions could put a crimp in their ability to use their home arena. He said they would consider Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Louisville, Kansas City, Newark, and Buffalo.

Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.

Ty Lue named Clippers new head coach

It's official. Ty Lue will replace Doc Rivers as the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, it was announced Thursday.