Young, Hawks open season with 113-87 rout of Mavericks

Cam Reddish scored 20 points, Trae Young added 19 and the Atlanta Hawks began a season of high expectations with a 113-87 rout of Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on Thursday night, ruining the debut of Dallas coach Jason Kidd.

Kyrie Irving speaks out after being blocked from playing with Nets

Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn't want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what's best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Nets' Kyrie Irving won't play with team until he is 'eligible to be a full participant'

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving will not be allowed to play or practice with the team anywhere until he is "eligible to be a full participant," announced General Manager Sean Marks.

Legendary Laker Kobe Bryant honored in NBA’s 75th anniversary video

The NBA released a new video Thursday ahead of its 75h season and it honors legendary Laker Kobe Bryant. The video, starring and narrated by Michael B. Jordan, also features appearances by Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Kawhi Leonard.

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.

NBA will not randomly test players for marijuana this season

The NBA has agreed to not randomly test players for marijuana this season, a continuation of the policy that was put in place last year for the COVID-19 “restart bubble” and has remained since.

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins speaks out about finally getting vaccinated

"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."

Hawks invite fans to 2021 open practice first weekend of October

Atlanta Hawks will hold their 2021 Open Practice will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at State Farm Arena. 

College Park Skyhawks release 2021-22 regular season schedule

The Atlanta Hawks' NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, announced the complete 50-game schedule for its return to regular season play after the 2020 pandemic shutdown. 

Los Angeles Lakers welcome back NBA veteran Rajon Rondo

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday they have agreed to a deal with 15-year NBA veteran Rajon Rondo.

Athletes, celebrities honor Kobe Bryant on what would've been his 43rd birthday

The legendary Kobe Bryant was many things including a #GirlDad, husband, coach, creator, and Academy Award winner. See how the Hall of Famer is being honored on social media on what would've been his 43rd birthday.

Ex-Angels employee allegedly supplied drugs to 5 players including Tyler Skaggs

A former Angels employee facing trial in connection with the 2019 fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs may have also supplied illegal drugs to at least five other Major League players, according to court documents filed by federal prosecutors.

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green address their infamous dispute

Kevin Durant told Draymond Green that Coach Steve Kerr and Warriors management had more to do with the team's breakup than an infamous argument between the two players.

Report: Hawks, Trae Young agree to max contract extension

After leading Atlanta Hawks in a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals, Trae Young is getting a max contract extension that could be worth $207 million.

Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes arrested, hospitalized following physical altercation with LAPD officers

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested and hospitalized following an altercation with LAPD officers in Woodland Hills. According to the department, the incident may have involved force being applied to Hayes’ neck.

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy

A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.