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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 15: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) comes down the court during the Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers game on December 15, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.

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LeBron James reveals why he stepped away from Lakers

LeBron James explained his two-game absence from the Los Angeles Lakers as he returned to the basketball court Dec. 15.

Buffalo Bills Dec 11

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills' ownership group as limited partners

The two Basketball Hall of Famers were officially approved as part of a group of 10 new limited partners joining the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group.
NCAA basketball Dec 10

Top basketball prospect AJ Dybantsa picks BYU over Kansas, North Carolina

Massachusetts native AJ Dybantsa is heading west to Provo, Utah, where he will play as a freshman on the BYU men’s basketball team next season.
Sports Dec 9

What are the richest contracts in sports? Here are the deals Juan Soto topped

Here’s how Soto’s record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract compares to the richest deals in other sports.
NBA Dec 8

Chris Paul passes Jason Kidd to move into 2nd on NBA's career assists list

Paul collected his 12,092nd assist on Sunday and now trails only all-time leader John Stockton.

NBA Dec 6

NBA returning to China for pair of Nets-Suns preseason games in 2025

The NBA is returning to China next season. The league has struck a deal to play preseason games there more than five years after the league was effectively banned for Commissioner Adam Silver not punishing Daryl Morey for tweeting support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong. Brooklyn and Phoenix will play games in China’s gambling hub of Mac...
NBA Dec 4

2024 NBA Cup quarterfinals matchups, schedule, how to watch

The Bucks, Warriors and Knicks are among the eight teams left in the 2024 NBA Cup. Here are the matchups, schedule, how to watch and more.
Boston Celtics Nov 25

Kristaps Porzingis to make season debut in Celtics' game vs. Clippers

Kristaps Porzingis is back. The Celtics big man is expected to make his 2024-25 season debut against the Clippers on Monday night.
Crime and Courts Nov 22

NBA and NFL urge players increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins

The NBA and NFL is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings.
NBA Nov 21

NBA to tweak All-Star Game format with pickup-style tournament: Report

The NBA reportedly will alter the 2025 All-Star Game format with players split into four teams for a fast-paced tournament.
Boston Celtics Nov 21

Boston Celtics visit White House for NBA championship celebration

The NBA champion Boston Celtics’ victory lap continued Thursday as the team visited the White House for the traditional celebration with the president.
FBI Nov 20

FBI investigating whether burglaries targeting athletes are linked to a transnational crime ring

The homes of NFL teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized last month. NBA stars Bobby Portis and Mike Conley Jr. also recently had their homes broken into.
Philadelphia 76ers Nov 19

Tyrese Maxey challenged Joel Embiid in Sixers' postgame team meeting: Report

Tyrese Maxey reportedly “challenged” Joel Embiid on Monday night in an extended team meeting after the Sixers’ abysmal start continued in Miami.
Boston Celtics Nov 19

These staggering stats explain why Celtics-Cavs matchup is so historic

It’s been almost 30 years since the NBA has seen a matchup like Tuesday night’s Celtics-Cavs showdown in Boston.
NBA Nov 19

Legendary Bulls forward Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.
NBA Nov 18

Hornets star LaMelo Ball comments after being fined $100K for anti-gay phrase

LaMelo Ball used the phrase when answering an interviewer’s question following the Hornets’ win over the Bucks on Saturday.
NBA Nov 18

NBA, Warner Bros. Discovery agree to settle lawsuit over live game rights

The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to end all legal disputes, allowing the league to move forward with new media partners Comcast, Disney and Amazon while keeping “Inside the NBA” alive.
Los Angeles Clippers Nov 18

Clippers' James Harden moves into No. 2 on NBA's career 3-point list

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden broke a tie with Ray Allen Sunday after making his 2,974th NBA 3-pointer, now second-most all time.