NBA News

LeBron James Vows To "Push Forward" In Fight For Social Justice

LA Lakers star Lebron James said players were determined to use their NBA platform to fight racism and police brutality.

"Disturbing": NBA Reacts To Claims Of Physical Abuse In China Academy

Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said the NBA was reassessing its programme in China and that the league's role was limited to providing just three coaches at each Chinese-run academy.

Players Take A Knee As NBA Restarts In Florida

Four months after the league shut down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA restarted its season with 22 teams based inside a secure "bubble" at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Bubble-Wrapped NBA Readies For Relaunch

The NBA is basing 22 teams within a tightly controlled "bubble" inside Disney World's sprawling 40-square mile campus in Orlando.

NBA Probes Clipper's Lou Williams Over Strip Club Visit

NBA player Lou Williams is being investigated by the league for allegedly visiting a strip club after he left the Disney World coronavirus bubble to attend a funeral, US media reported.

Zero Coronavirus Positive Cases In Latest NBA Test Results: League

The NBA is relaunching its season with teams based in Orlando for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs.

NBA Star Russell Westbrook Tests Positive For COVID-19

Russell Westbrook revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19 as the league gears up for its return in Florida later this month.

LeBron James Opts Out Of Wearing Social Justice Message On Jersey

LeBron James, who has often spoken out against racism and police brutality in America, is passing on the NBA's plan to help bring attention to racial inequality by having players wear messages instead of their family names.

'Black Lives Matter' To Be Painted On NBA Courts: Reports

The NBA is planning to go ahead with its restart plans for the coronavirus-delayed 2019-20 campaign on July 30.

Two Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive For Coronavirus Ahead Of NBA Restart

It is a further blow to playoff ambitions of the Brooklyn Nets who are already without stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant because of injury.

NBA "Very Comfortable" With Restart Venue Despite Coronavirus Surge

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league was confident that protocols put in place at the Disney World campus would be sufficient to shield NBA players and staff from the worst of the escalating COVID-19 crisis.

NBA Legend Michael Jordan Pledges $100 Million To Social Justice Groups

The NBA legend said in a statement his Jordan Brand would distribute the money over 10 years to different organisations in a bid to stamp out "ingrained racism".

NBA Set To Resume As Board Approves Return-To-Play Plan

The NBA suspended its season on March 11 as the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, leaving professional sport in North America at a standstill.

NBA Hall Of Famer Wes Unseld Dies At 74

Wes Unseld was one of only two players to win MVP honours in his rookie season.

"Plain Angry" Michael Jordan Joins Sports World Call For Change After George Floyd Killing

Michael Jordan joined a chorus of voices from the NBA, NFL and other US sports demanding change for black Americans.

Kobe Bryant's Induction To Hall Of Fame Postponed: Report

Kobe Bryant, who died along with eight others in a helicopter crash in January, was schedule to be inducted into the Massachusetts-based Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 29.

"Need Some Level Of Certainty": NBA Union Boss On Players Wanting Sport To Resume

NBA is exploring a plan to resume the season in late July at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

NBA In "Exploratory" Talks To Restart Season At Disney In Florida

The NBA suspended its season indefinitely on March 11 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.