Sports / Basketball

Michael Jordan sneakers fetch auction record $2.2 million 11 Apr 2023 - 10:02 pm

New York: A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a record price at...

Casey out as Pistons coach, Silas reportedly out in Houston 10 Apr 2023 - 12:00 am

Los Angeles: Dwane Casey said Sunday that he will depart as Detroit Pistons coach but will remain with the NBA organization in a...

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement 01 Apr 2023 - 08:25 pm

New York: The most financially successful era in NBA history will continue uninterrupted for at least six more years, after the league and...

LeBron James returns but doesn't start after month's absence 26 Mar 2023 - 10:38 pm

Los Angeles: LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the...

NBA fines Doncic $35K for implying ref payoff for non-call 24 Mar 2023 - 10:28 pm

New York: Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Friday for making a gesture implying a payoff to...

NBA players had $13 million stolen by ex-Morgan Stanley investment adviser, prosecutors say 23 Mar 2023 - 11:44 pm

A former Morgan Stanley investment adviser and three others were charged with defrauding professional basketball players of $13 million, in the latest alleged...

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested on shooting charge 09 Mar 2023 - 07:35 pm

Washington: Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington, and was set to...

NBA invests in AI-driven video-tracking firm, extends deal 01 Mar 2023 - 06:28 pm

Los Angeles: The National Basketball Association has invested in artificial-intelligence-based video-tracking firm Videocites as it looks to take more ownership stakes in businesses...

Six of Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers could fetch millions 27 Feb 2023 - 10:45 pm

There’s a lot of Michael Jordan in the air in 2023. Why? The number 23, of course, was the basketball legend’s jersey number....

Lakers rally to top Mavericks, Bucks edge Suns for 14th straight win 27 Feb 2023 - 08:16 pm

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers erased a 27-point deficit to grab a much-needed 111-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, as...

Argentina misses basketball World Cup for first time since 1982 27 Feb 2023 - 03:54 pm

Sao Paulo: Basketball powerhouse Argentina will miss this year's FIBA World Cup for the first time since 1982 after they lost 79-75 to...

Brittney Griner rejoins WNBA's Phoenix Mercury 21 Feb 2023 - 10:48 pm

Washington: Brittney Griner, the American basketball star imprisoned in Russia for nearly 10 months last year, has signed a one-year Women's NBA deal...

Heat use balanced scoring, rally to beat Magic 107-103 in OT 12 Feb 2023 - 10:35 pm

Orlando: Tyler Herro scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler added 22 points and seven rebounds and the Miami Heat rallied to beat the Orlando...

Irving, Durant trades bolster West teams before NBA deadline 09 Feb 2023 - 11:00 pm

Washington: First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas. Then came Kevin Durant to Phoenix. The breakup in Brooklyn is rebuilding some contenders in...

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets edge Pelicans in final seconds 25 Jan 2023 - 11:01 am

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double and scored the winning basket with 16 seconds left as the visiting Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans...

Thunder hold on, end Nuggets' 9-game winning streak 23 Jan 2023 - 07:40 am

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, including a go-ahead bucket with 9.2 seconds left, and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Denver...

Warriors advocate, celebrate latest title in White House ceremony 17 Jan 2023 - 11:45 pm

Washington: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors celebrated another NBA championship at the White House on Tuesday. At the invitation of President...