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LeBron James playing Pro-Am game in Seattle

LeBron tweeted that he will be playing at Jamal Crawford's Crossover Pro-Am this weekend.

August 19, 2022 5:53pm PDT

Bill Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Players who currently wear No. 6 — including the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James — may continue doing so. But the number cannot be issued again, the league said.

August 11, 2022 12:58pm PDT

Clippers to host Trail Blazers for NBA preseason game at Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena in October

The Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers will play an NBA preseason game at Climate Pledge Arena on October 3, which represents the NBA's first presence in the new arena at Seattle Center.

June 29, 2022 3:23pm PDT

Sold!: LeBron James 'Triple Logoman' card sells for $2.4 million at auction

The $2.4 million isn't even a record for a card featuring James. A card from his rookie season sold for $5.2 million last year.

June 26, 2022 12:08pm PDT

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

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.

April 20, 2022 6:49pm PDT

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

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.

April 14, 2022 2:58pm PDT

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

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

February 11, 2022 7:16am PST

NBA commemorates MLK Day with games and celebrations

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

January 17, 2022 6:37am PST

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

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

December 19, 2021 4:10pm PST

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

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

November 7, 2021 1:56pm PST

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

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.

November 4, 2021 9:55pm PDT

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

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.

October 7, 2021 4:59pm PDT

18 former NBA players charged in alleged health care fraud scheme

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.

October 7, 2021 10:36am PDT

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

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.

August 27, 2021 1:02pm PDT

Milwaukee Bucks championship parade; fans turn out by thousands

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.

July 22, 2021 11:54am PDT