Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp charged with assault in Tacoma Mall parking lot shooting

Pierce County prosecutors charged former Seattle SuperSonic Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault after exchanging gunfire last month in the Tacoma Mall parking lot.

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million

Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount. 

NBA opens investigation into Dallas Mavericks' move to sit players

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.

Top stories: Trump indicted, car vending machine on Long Island and more

This week's top stories: Trump indicted, teens smash angel statue in Queens, a math professor talks about his time playing for the Nets, and more.

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

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

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.

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

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.

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

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

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

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

Kevin Durant sneakers designed by NYC artist

NBA star Kevin Durant may be leaving the Brooklyn Nets but he recently released the 15th edition of his signature sneaker, designed by a New York City artist.

Brooklyn Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns

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

Reports: Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and a package of draft picks, according to reports.

NBA hopes augmented reality basketball game will be next Pokémon Go

Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.

NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday

The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.

FTX name can be stripped from Miami Heat arena, bankruptcy court rules

The naming rights deal between FTX and Miami-Dade County has been terminated by a federal bankruptcy court following the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange.

NBA Christmas tradition continues with 5 matchups: What to know

This is the 15th consecutive year of five games being played on Christmas. Here are some things to know about the matchups.

Mat Ishbia, billionaire mortgage lender, agrees to buy Phoenix Suns and Mercury

If the sale closes at $4 billion, it would be the largest purchase in NBA history. Joe Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for $3.3 billion in 2019, and Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion in 2017.