NBA

Former O'Dea, Duke star Paolo Banchero declares for NBA Draft

April 20, 2022 6:49pm PDT

Former O'Dea star and Duke University standout Paolo Banchero has announced his intentions to enter the NBA Draft after playing one season for the Blue Devils.

Bruce Harrell says he has weekly conversations about NBA future in Seattle

April 14, 2022 2:58pm PDT

Mayor Bruce Harrell said Thursday he has weekly conversations to update him on the status of the NBA and its potential to bring a team back to Seattle.

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2022: Stars and rosters revealed

February 11, 2022 7:16am PST

Celebrities from the entertainment world will hit the court to show off their hoops skills in the 2022 NBA All-Star Celebrity game.

NBA commemorates MLK Day with games and celebrations

January 17, 2022 6:37am PST

The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

December 19, 2021 4:10pm PST

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs

November 7, 2021 1:56pm PST

The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.

All this former NBA star experiencing homeless wants is a set of new teeth

November 4, 2021 9:55pm PDT

Every day, at a Safeway near the University of Washington, former Washington NBA star Joe Pace sits outside, often striking up a conversation with strangers.

Former NBA player from Seattle accused of orchestrating healthcare scheme involving 18 former players

October 7, 2021 4:59pm PDT

A former NBA player from Seattle is accused of orchestrating a scheme involving 18 former players to defraud the NBA Players' Health and Welfare Benefit Plan ("Plan") of nearly $4 million.

18 former NBA players charged in alleged health care fraud scheme

October 7, 2021 10:36am PDT

Federal authorities say 18 former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million.

NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated

August 27, 2021 1:02pm PDT

The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.

Milwaukee Bucks championship parade; fans turn out by thousands

July 22, 2021 11:54am PDT

Thousands of people poured into downtown streets on Thursday to catch a glimpse of the Milwaukee Bucks in a parade that celebrates the city’s first NBA championship in half a century.

'I’m heartbroken': Scottie Pippen announces death of oldest son Antron at 33

April 19, 2021 12:10pm PDT

Former NBA star Scottie Pippen on Monday announced the death of his oldest son, Antron, at age 33. It was unclear how Antron Pippen died.

Sonics fans hopeful after NBA owner mentions Seattle and new franchise in same sentence

April 15, 2021 6:28am PDT

Sonics fans are hopeful that comments from a recent interview with a current NBA owner could mean Seattle will get a new NBA franchise.

NBA to use COVID-19 health screening technology at US arenas in effort to bring more fans back

April 7, 2021 1:53pm PDT

The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.

Blake Griffin joins the Brooklyn Nets

March 8, 2021 9:04am PST

Blake Griffin is joining the collection of stars in Brooklyn.

Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48

January 27, 2021 5:43am PST

Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.

NBA moves Indianapolis' All-Star weekend to 2024

November 25, 2020 10:37am PST

Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.

NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican

November 23, 2020 8:51am PST

Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.