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March 24, 2023, 1:16 AM

Tom Brady becomes minority owner of WNBA's Las Vegas Aces

The Las Vegas Aces announced Thursday that seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA champions
March 24, 2023, 1:16 AM
March 22, 2023, 2:54 PM

NBA legend Willis Reed dies at 80

The Hall of Famer and two-time champ played for the New York Knicks and is well known for playing in game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals while injured.
March 22, 2023, 2:54 PM
NBA legend Willis Reed dies at 80
March 22, 2023, 12:40 AM

Willis Reed, New York Knicks legend, dies at 80

Willis Reed, the longtime New York Knicks center who led the team to two NBA championships, died Tuesday at 80.
March 22, 2023, 12:40 AM
Willis Reed, New York Knicks legend, dies at 80
March 21, 2023, 10:47 PM

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 and create one of sports’ most enduring examples of playing through pain, has died
March 21, 2023, 10:47 PM
March 20, 2023, 6:31 PM

‘Sweet 16’ set after weekend of March Madness upsets

ABC News’ Will Reeve reports on the biggest moments from the bracket-busting upsets in the men's and women’s NCAA tournaments.
March 20, 2023, 6:31 PM
‘Sweet 16’ set after weekend of March Madness upsets
March 16, 2023, 1:56 PM

1st round of March Madness begins

The “First Four” is done and the 64-team field is set for the first round of NCAA March Madness. ABC News’ Will Reeve breaks down the first games in the schedule.
March 16, 2023, 1:56 PM
1st round of March Madness begins
March 16, 2023, 1:32 AM

NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in club

The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.”
March 16, 2023, 1:32 AM
March 13, 2023, 5:52 PM

Felton Spencer, ex-Louisville star and NBA veteran, dies

Felton Spencer, who set Louisville single-season and career records in field goal percentage before playing 12 years in the NBA, has died
March 13, 2023, 5:52 PM
March 10, 2023, 9:09 PM

Stephen Curry meets 8-year-old fan with cerebral palsy, calls him ‘a fighter’

Beeri Avrutsky's mother told the NBA star her son could not walk four years ago, but said the athlete motivated her 8-year-old son "to move."
March 10, 2023, 9:09 PM
Stephen Curry meets 8-year-old fan with cerebral palsy, calls him ‘a fighter’
March 10, 2023, 2:05 PM

82-year-old charged with sale of fake Michael Jordan cards

An 82-year-old Colorado man has been charged with selling and trading fake Michael Jordan basketball cards
March 10, 2023, 2:05 PM
March 9, 2023, 8:59 PM

NBA star's off-court cause

Cleveland Cavalier's Ricky Rubio launches a project to help children with cancer prepare for treatments using virtual reality.
March 9, 2023, 8:59 PM
NBA star's off-court cause
March 9, 2023, 7:21 PM

Meet the couple who got married at an NBA game

Ellyn Piatt Malone and Reid Malone are big Dallas Mavericks fans. So, when an opportunity to get married at halftime came along, they knew they had to take it.
March 9, 2023, 7:21 PM
Meet the couple who got married at an NBA game
March 9, 2023, 12:36 PM

Former NBA great Shawn Kemp arrested on felony drive-by shooting charges

Former Seattle Supersonics star and NBA great Shawn Kemp has been arrested for his involvement in a drive-by shooting at a mall, police say.
March 9, 2023, 12:36 PM
Former NBA great Shawn Kemp arrested on felony drive-by shooting charges
March 9, 2023, 12:47 AM

Morant to miss 4 more games, Colorado police say no charges

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will be away from the team for at least four more games
March 9, 2023, 12:47 AM
March 8, 2023, 8:02 PM

All-female ensemble set for broadcast of NBA game on ESPN

An all-female ensemble will produce the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans game that will air Wednesday on ESPN
March 8, 2023, 8:02 PM
March 6, 2023, 3:19 PM

NBA star Ja Morant sidelined after showing off gun on social media

The Grizzlies announced that Morant will be sitting out at least two games as the NBA conducts an investigation after he was seen on Instagram Live showing off a gun at a nightclub on Friday night.
March 6, 2023, 3:19 PM
NBA star Ja Morant sidelined after showing off gun on social media
1 month ago

NBA player suspended for off-court activity

The NBA said it's investigating Grizzlies star player Ja Morant after he appeared to brandish a gun in a social media video shot at a nightclub.
1 month ago
NBA player suspended for off-court activity
1 month ago

NBA star under investigation

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is suspected of violence on multiple occasions and said he is “going to take some time away” from playing basketball.
1 month ago
NBA star under investigation
1 month ago

How 1970s NBA pioneers paved the way for today's game

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with author Theresa Runstedtler about her new book "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood and the Generation that saved the Soul of the NBA."
1 month ago
How 1970s NBA pioneers paved the way for today's game
1 month ago

Biggest moments from 2023 NBA All-Star Game

ABC News’ Will Reeve shares the highlights from the All-Star weekend and its showcase game where Team Giannis beat Team Lebron 184-175.
1 month ago
Biggest moments from 2023 NBA All-Star Game
1 month ago

Tatum scores All-Star record 55, Team Giannis wins 184-175

Jayson Tatum put on a record-setting show, and made Giannis Antetokounmpo look like a genius
1 month ago
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Underdog Mac McClung shines in NBA dunk contest

The former G League player stole the show during the NBA's All-Star Saturday.
1 month ago
Underdog Mac McClung shines in NBA dunk contest
1 month ago

By the Numbers: Michael Jordan’s big birthday gift to others

The NBA legend donates $10 million to Make-A-Wish in honor of his 60th birthday.
1 month ago
By the Numbers: Michael Jordan’s big birthday gift to others
1 month ago

NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off with the Celebrity Game

Team Dwayne versus Team Ryan as Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf wins MVP honors.
1 month ago
NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off with the Celebrity Game
1 month ago

Gasol, Nowitzki, Parker, Popovich among Hoop Hall finalists

Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki and Tony Parker are all one step closer to basketball immortality
1 month ago
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Celtics legend Paul Pierce pays $1.5 million penalty for promoting crypto without disclosing payment

Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce has come to a settlement after he touted EMAX tokens.
1 month ago
NBA Hall of Famer pays major penalty for illegally promoting crypto
2 months ago

LeBron James breaks record for most career points in NBA history

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James set a new record for most career points in NBA history.
2 months ago
LeBron James breaks record for most career points in NBA history
2 months ago

LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record

The Los Angeles Lakers forward set the record for most career points in NBA history, toppling Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
2 months ago
LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record
2 months ago

Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem

LeBon James is poised to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA scoring record.
2 months ago
2 months ago

New documentary honors NBA legend Bill Russell's legacy on and off the court

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke to director Sam Pollard about his latest Netflix documentary "Bill Russell: Legend," unpacking the legacy and impact of the basketball icon.
2 months ago
New documentary honors NBA legend Bill Russell's legacy on and off the court
2 months ago

LeBron James on the brink of breaking all-time NBA scoring record

The Los Angeles Lakers star is just 36 points away from taking the crown of all-time scoring leader away from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
2 months ago
LeBron James on the brink of breaking all-time NBA scoring record
2 months ago

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf says not getting a job in the NBA was one of his worst moments

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with fmr. Denver Point Guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on his new documentary “Stand” that outlines the discrimination he faced when refusing to stand for the national anthem.
2 months ago
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf says not getting a job in the NBA was one of his worst moments
2 months ago

Orlando Magic player returns to court more than 2 years after injury

Forward Jonathan Isaac got a standing ovation after being sidelined with a severe knee injury for two-and-a-half years.
2 months ago
Orlando Magic player returns to court more than 2 years after injury
2 months ago

NBA player Kyle Kuzma makes big announcement

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma announces a $1 million grant to the YMCA in his hometown of Flint, Michigan.
2 months ago
NBA player Kyle Kuzma makes big announcement
2 months ago

White House welcomes Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors celebrated their 2022 NBA championship at the White House Tuesday.
2 months ago
White House welcomes Golden State Warriors
2 months ago

Maya Moore announces WNBA retirement

The four-time WNBA champion and gold medalist said she will focus on her family and social justice issues.
2 months ago
Maya Moore announces WNBA retirement
2 months ago

Kobe Bryant's iconic Lakers jersey up for auction next month

The jersey is expected to sell for up to $7 million.
2 months ago
Kobe Bryant's iconic Lakers jersey up for auction next month
3 months ago

Miami Heat home arena gets temporary name after FTX collapse

The home of the Miami Heat has yet another name: Miami-Dade Arena
3 months ago
3 months ago

NBA player gives gift to young fan who had memento stolen

When Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant gave Ellie Hughes a pair of pink Ja 1 sneakers and an autographed jersey after learning her autographed basketball was stolen.
3 months ago
NBA player gives gift to young fan who had memento stolen
3 months ago

FTX naming-rights agreement for Miami Heat arena terminated in bankruptcy court

A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware agreed to terminate the naming-rights agreement between Miami-Dade County and FTX on Wednesday.
3 months ago
FTX naming-rights agreement for Miami Heat arena terminated in bankruptcy court
3 months ago

NBA teammates advocate for mental health issues

Paul George and Reggie Jackson deliver a message that they hope will resonate beyond the basketball court.
3 months ago
NBA teammates advocate for mental health issues
3 months ago

NBA stars, teammates spark mental health discussions

Los Angeles Clippers teammates Paul George and Reggie Jackson are advocating for mental health off the court.
3 months ago
NBA stars, teammates spark mental health discussions
3 months ago

NBA players speak out about mental health challenges

LA Clippers’ Reggie Jackson and Paul George are sharing their own mental health experiences as part of their campaign to raise awareness in the NBA.
3 months ago
NBA players speak out about mental health challenges
3 months ago

Dad and son recreate iconic LeBron James photo in their driveway

Kansas City dad pays homage to LeBron James’ highlight reel dunk photo with his son on their driveway hoop.
3 months ago
Dad and son recreate iconic LeBron James photo in their driveway
3 months ago

Fan wins $20K in Oklahoma City Thunder half-court shot contest

Johnnie Durossette of Muskogee, Oklahoma, tossed up the half-court stunner during a timeout in the Thunder-Celtics game and said he will put the winnings “toward my race car.”
3 months ago
Fan wins $20K in Oklahoma City Thunder half-court shot contest
3 months ago

‘Dunk the Halls’ in Christmas basketball games

Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon delivered a game-winning dunk while Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum thrilled with a tough jumper.
3 months ago
‘Dunk the Halls’ in Christmas basketball games
3 months ago

Ex-NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter

Amar'e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge.
3 months ago
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Chris Paul earns college degree

The Phoenix Suns point guard picked up his bachelor's degree in mass communications from Winston-Salem State University nearly two decades after he first enrolled there.
3 months ago
Chris Paul earns college degree
4 months ago

Warriors' Green says Bucks fan 'threatened' him; fan tossed

A fan was ejected following a complaint by Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green during a game at Milwaukee on Tuesday night
4 months ago
Warriors' Green says Bucks fan 'threatened' him; fan tossed
4 months ago

By the Numbers: New NBA MVP award honors Michael Jordan

A look at the numbers behind the newly designed NBA MVP trophy, now named for legend Michael Jordan.
4 months ago
By the Numbers: New NBA MVP award honors Michael Jordan