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Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s father, has died.
R.I.P.

Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s Dad, Dies at 69

His death comes four years after Kobe’s untimely passing.

Dan Ladden-Hall

LeBron James has agreed a two-year deal to stay at the Los Angeles Lakers, potentially playing alongside his son Bronny.
SLAM DUNK

LeBron James Signs $104M 2-Year Deal to Stay at Lakers

He’ll be making history playing alongside his son, Bronny.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Sportscaster and former NBA player Bill Walton attends a game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins on March 11, 2022, in Las Vegas.
R.I.P.

NBA Legend Bill Walton Dies at 71: ‘Truly One of a Kind’

The Hall of Famer, who went on to have an equally starry broadcasting career, was lauded in a statement by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

Noah Kirsch

Photo illustration of Donte DiVincenzo, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks
LFGK

These Knicks Prove How Immaculate Vibes Can Win

They’re not yet championship caliber, and they’re still owned by an arch-villain, but the so-called “Nova Knicks” are the feel-good story of the 2024 playoffs.

Robert Silverman

USC Trojans guard Bronny James looks on during a game.
HEIR APPARENT?

Bronny James Declares for the 2024 NBA Draft

The younger LBJ will work out for NBA teams before making a final call on whether he wants to be drafted by a pro team this year.

Andrew Kirell

Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after being called for a technical foul by referee Natalie Sago #9 during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
‘I’D DO IT AGAIN’

NBA Fines Rudy Gobert $100K for Making Cash Gesture at Ref

After fouling out of the game, Gobert suggested the ref was on the take.

Amanda Yen

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Kenny Smith reports on Game Three of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat on June 7, 2023 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
‘CHECK THE BAIT’

Kenny Smith Defends His Controversial Comments on WNBA Star

The two-time NBA champ insisted he wasn't being dismissive or sexist towards Ionescu after she lost a three-point contest with Steph Curry.

Justin Baragona

Chris Brown performs onstage
‘GET OVER IT’

Chris Brown Claims He Was Disinvited From NBA All-Star Game

Brown claimed the NBA had invited him to play in their celebrity all-star game, only to disinvite him later over objections from sponsors.

Amanda Yen

Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons looks on in the first half of a game.
GETTING PHYSICAL

Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart Arrested for Punching Rival Player

Stewart allegedly attacked the Phoenix Suns’ Drew Eubanks in a fight before a game Wednesday night.

Amanda Yen

A photo illustration showing Miriam Adelson, Dan DeVos and Mark Cuban.
opinion
NOT THIS AGAIN

How Another Right-Wing Billionaire Owner Could Curse the NBA

The odious Adelson family joins the devious DeVoses as right-wing dark-money juggernauts owning NBA franchises. This could dramatically alter the league more than you think.

Corbin Smith

Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves
‘LOOKING INTO IT’

NBA Looking Into Claim of OKC Star’s Relationship With Minor

Viral social-media posts claimed to show the 21-year-old star having an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl.

Andrew Kirell

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