Mat Ishbia, billionaire mortgage lender, agrees to buy Phoenix Suns and Mercury

If the sale closes at $4 billion, it would be the largest purchase in NBA history. Joe Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for $3.3 billion in 2019, and Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion in 2017.

NBA MVP trophy renamed after Bulls icon Michael Jordan

The NBA announced Tuesday it is rebranding its most valuable player trophy after Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Nike, Kyrie Irving part ways after antisemitism controversy: report

Kyrie Irving returned to the court late last month with the Brooklyn Nets after he was suspended for posting a link to a documentary with antisemitic material.

Nike-Kyrie relationship likely over, co-founder Phil Knight tells CNBC

Nike announced it “suspended” its relationship with NBA star Kyrie Irving and canceled its plans to release his next signature shoe. That was part of the massive fallout that followed his tweeting a link to a film containing antisemitic content.

All 30 NBA teams on schedule for Monday night games

All 30 teams have games, which is rare — and in a new twist, all of those 15 games will start at different times.

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”

Kyrie Irving takes responsibility for tweet; he and Nets to make donations

Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it.

Brooklyn Nets fire Steve Nash

Steve Nash is out as Brooklyn Nets coach after a disappointing start and more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.

Ex-NBA star Delonte West arrested in Virginia

Ex-NBA star Delonte West was arrested by Fairfax County police in Alexandria over the weekend. 

Former NBA player Eric Bledsoe arrested for alleged domestic violence incident: TMZ

Former NBA player Eric Bledsoe was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident with his girlfriend. He has since bonded out, according to a report.

Longtime NBA referee, Clark Atlanta alum loses battle with pancreatic cancer

Tony Brown, a professional referee for the NBA who has officiated more than a 1,000 games, has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 55.

Hawks commit to Hunter with $95 million, 4-year extension

The Atlanta Hawks have committed to De’Andre Hunter as one of the key players on a team looking to return to championship contention, signing the small forward to a $95 million, four-year extension.

Young’s first-half shooting leads Hawks past Bucks 118-109

Trae Young scored 31 points, playing only in the first half, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 118-109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday in the second of two games in Abu Dhabi.