Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith

The Atlanta Hawks acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in exchange for guards Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash.

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.

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.

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.

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.

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.

Atlanta Hawks lock in coach Quin Snyder after 46-win season

The Atlanta Hawks have secured head coach Quin Snyder to a multi-year contract extension following a resurgent 46-win season that brought the franchise its first outright playoff appearance in five years.

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.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor

Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.

Knicks eliminate Hawks in record-breaking 51-point blowout

The Atlanta Hawks’ season ended in an undesirably historic fashion Thursday night as the New York Knicks delivered the largest playoff victory in their franchise history to advance to the semifinals.