NBA playoffs start Saturday: What to know
Here’s a rarity: All five teams from one division are going to the NBA playoffs.
Here’s a rarity: All five teams from one division are going to the NBA playoffs.
Dallas Mavs fined $750K for benching star players
The NBA determined the Dallas Mavericks were too blatant in their attempts to tank the season's final two games.
The NBA determined the Dallas Mavericks were too blatant in their attempts to tank the season's final two games.
Lakers lock in #7 seed in NBA Playoffs after beating Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers (somehow) made the NBA playoffs!
The Los Angeles Lakers (somehow) made the NBA playoffs!
Hawks grab No. 7 seed in East, hold off Heat 116-105
What's next for the Hawks? They'll visit Boston for Game 1 of an East first-round series Saturday.
What's next for the Hawks? They'll visit Boston for Game 1 of an East first-round series Saturday.
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million
Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount.
Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount.
Hawks playing for playoff position in regular-season home finale
The Hawks could lock in the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Friday night with a win against Philadelphia or a Toronto Raptors loss. Atlanta can finish no higher than the No. 7 seed and no lower than the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Hawks could lock in the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Friday night with a win against Philadelphia or a Toronto Raptors loss. Atlanta can finish no higher than the No. 7 seed and no lower than the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Hawks prepare for Wizards
The Hawks haven't been two games over .500 since January 20, and they hope to win over the eliminated Wizards to get them there Wednesday night.
The Hawks haven't been two games over .500 since January 20, and they hope to win over the eliminated Wizards to get them there Wednesday night.
NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement
The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.
The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.
Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft
Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.
Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal under police investigation after incident with fans
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is being investigated by police after an alleged incident with fans following a basketball game in Florida.
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is being investigated by police after an alleged incident with fans following a basketball game in Florida.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Atlanta Hawks, Papa Johns host EmpowerHer event at State Farm Arena
The EmpowerHer event at State Farm Arena focused on leadership development for young women between the ages of 17 and 24.
The EmpowerHer event at State Farm Arena focused on leadership development for young women between the ages of 17 and 24.
Los Angeles authorities offer reward for info to help solve murder of former NBA star's father
Richard Jefferson's father was shot and killed in Compton in 2018.
Richard Jefferson's father was shot and killed in Compton in 2018.
Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.
Hawks launch $50M venture fund to support underrepresented startups
The Atlanta Hawks have created a new fund to invest $50 million into minority- and woman-led startups as well as businesses focusing on customer experience.
The Atlanta Hawks have created a new fund to invest $50 million into minority- and woman-led startups as well as businesses focusing on customer experience.
Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video
The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.
The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.
Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp released from jail after arrest in drive-by shooting investigation
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.
Gucci Mane to perform first Hawks halftime since 2016 proposal to Keyshia Ka'Oir
Fans remember Guwop's first time performing at a Hawks' game in 2016 when he used the "Kiss Cam" to propose to his now wife Keyshia Ka'oir.
Fans remember Guwop's first time performing at a Hawks' game in 2016 when he used the "Kiss Cam" to propose to his now wife Keyshia Ka'oir.
Hawks hire Quin Snyder as new head coach
The team officially announced Quin Snyder's hiring Sunday night, less than a week after relieving Nate McMillan of his duties.
The team officially announced Quin Snyder's hiring Sunday night, less than a week after relieving Nate McMillan of his duties.
Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Nate McMillan
The Atlanta Hawks have fired head coach Nate McMillan, according to an ESPN report.
The Atlanta Hawks have fired head coach Nate McMillan, according to an ESPN report.