NBA expansion decision still expected by end of year
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While the recent conversations over NBA expansion teams seem to be focused on Las Vegas, commissioner Adam Silver gave another update on the league's potential return to Seattle.

Silver: Decision on NBA coming back to Seattle still expected by end of year

During the press conference, Silver spoke about league expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas, saying that there was not as much discussion around Seattle as there was around Las Vegas.

LA Clippers found guilty in Kawhi Leonard salary cap scheme: What to know

The NBA has announced a decision one year after a report alleged salary cap circumvention against the Los Angeles Clippers and superstar Kawhi Leonard.

What the Lakers sale means for the future of the Sonics
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Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that could provide future insight on the return of the Seattle SuperSonics.

Russell Westbrook retires: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young and more honor former MVP

After 18 historic seasons, nine All-Star appearances, and an MVP title, Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement. See how NBA players, teams, and peers across the league are paying tribute to "Mr. Triple-Double."

Mark Walter sells Lakers for record-breaking $12B: report

Mark Walter has sold the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12 billion, according to ESPN.

NBA Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies at 86

NBA Hall-of-Famer Don Nelson, who once held the record for most wins as a head coach, has died at 86, according to a statement from his family.

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.

Adam Silver: Decision on NBA expansion 'very much on track' by end of year

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday night that the league is still on track to make a decision on possible expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas by the end of the year.

Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000

A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store.

The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is over

The LeBron James era with the Lakers is over. His agent Rich Paul announced Tuesday that the NBA superstar will continue his career outside of Los Angeles, leaving the Lakers to build around Luka Doncic.

San Antonio Spurs rally past New York Knicks in crucial Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.

Trump booed by Madison Square Garden crowd in NBA Finals

President Donald Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, was loudly booed during the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

Rick Adelman, NBA Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 79

Rick Adelman won 1,042 games as an NBA coach, which is the 10th-most in league history. He also played for seven NBA seasons before transitioning to a coaching career.

Melinda French Gates joining Seattle Kraken, One Roof S&E as minority investor

Melinda French Gates is joining the ownership group of the Seattle Kraken and One Roof Sports and Entertainment as a minority investor, pending approval from the NHL.

Samantha Holloway hires investment banks as advisors for NBA expansion efforts

Seattle Kraken owner Samantha Holloway has hired investment banks JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Moelis & Co. to advise their efforts to secure an NBA expansion franchise.

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in NBA gambling case

Damon Jones on Tuesday was the first person to plead guilty in a gambling probe that resulted in the arrests of over 30 individuals, including mobsters and basketball figures.