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.
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 to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando arenas, report says
In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.
In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.
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.
16 NBA players test positive as restart nears
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
Vince Carter confirms he is officially retiring
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
Vince Carter officially confirmed he is done playing basketball on a podcast Thursday.
NBA's Kevin Durant joins ownership group of MLS' Philadelphia Union
Kevin Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced Monday.
Kevin Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union announced Monday.
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.
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.
Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan
It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.
It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.
‘Graduate Together’: LeBron James assembles all-star talent to honor high school class of 2020
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
Jacqueline Cruz, mother of Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, dies of COVID-19 complications
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
Nike to honor Kobe Bryant’s spectacular NBA career on ‘Mamba Day’
Nike is honoring the career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on April 13 for “Mamba Day,” a day that marks the final game of his astonishing NBA career four years ago.
Nike is honoring the career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on April 13 for “Mamba Day,” a day that marks the final game of his astonishing NBA career four years ago.
2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Shaquille O'Neal crashes Georgia first graders' video chat
Shaquille O'Neal surprised a Georgia first grade class' video chat. The students are participating in online learning due to the coronavirus.
Shaquille O'Neal surprised a Georgia first grade class' video chat. The students are participating in online learning due to the coronavirus.
Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets who tested positive for coronavirus: report
NBA star Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report.
NBA star Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report.