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As he turns 38, LeBron James is clear: He still wants title shots

December 29, 2022 17:27 IST

James turns 38 on Friday, midway through his 20th season. Nobody in NBA history has averaged so many points as a 37-year-old.

60-21-10: Mavericks’ Doncic Enters Uncharted TerritorySubscriber Only

December 29, 2022 08:54 IST

In the 21st century, only DeMarcus Cousins (44-23-10) in 2018 and Nikola Jokic (40-27-10) this month had as many as 40 points along with 20 rebounds and 10 assists.

The inside story of NBA players and their socksSubscriber Only

December 21, 2022 08:46 IST

Clad in their oversize sweaters, avant-garde scarves and bespoke suits, NBA players have long moonlighted as style-conscious trendsetters. Before games, arena corridors double as fashion runways. And once fans find their seats, the league’s stars function as billboards for the hottest sneakers on the market.

In this image made from video provided by Russian Federal Security Service, WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner sits in the plane as she flies to Abu Dhabi to be exchanged for Russian citizen Viktor Bout, in Russia, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Russian Federal Security Service via AP)

‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home

December 11, 2022 23:00 IST

“I have been in prison for 10 months now, listening to Russian. I want to talk,” Griner said, according to Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, who helped secure the basketball star’s release and bring her back to the U.S. last week.

He became the first Asian American to win an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. (FILE)

China fines former NBA star Lin over quarantine comments

December 2, 2022 15:17 IST

Lin played for California's Golden State Warriors in 2010 before joining the New York Knicks in the 2011-12 season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo lost his cool and threw down a ladder because he wanted to practice his free throw shooting. (Twitter)

Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo loses cool, argues with arena worker, flings away ladder

November 19, 2022 12:03 IST

Antetokounmpo returned to the Wells Fargo Center floor several minutes after the game ended to shoot free throws with a small number of fans still in the building.

Elon Musk speaks at the 29th Annual Baron Investment Conference in New York; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) reacts to a foul call. (AP)

Elon Musk addresses Lebron James’ concerns over hate speech on Twitter

November 5, 2022 10:34 IST

James had raised concerns over a report that claimed the use of the N-word had increased by 500% on the website since Musk's takeover.

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving speaks before the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelican. (AP)

Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout

November 5, 2022 08:02 IST

Kyrie Irving has been suspended by the Nets for what the team called a repeated failure to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.

‘That’s what happens in the league. S*** happens’: Kevin Durant ‘shocked’ to learn about coach Steve Nash’s exit

November 2, 2022 10:40 IST

Nets general manager Sean Marks said before the game that no players were consulted before the decision, which is notable, given that Durant reportedly asked for Nash and Marks to be fired over the summer.

Stephen Curry launches graphic novel series on sports stars

October 21, 2022 19:41 IST

The series will be created through the publishing arm of Unanimous Media, the company founded by Curry and Erick Peyton. Last month, Penguin released Curry's picture book “I Have a Superpower.”

2022-23 NBA season preview: Everything you need to knowSubscriber Only

October 18, 2022 16:36 IST

As another NBA season is around the corner, a lowdown of the contenders, wildcards, dark horses and disappointments.

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AI-powered record-breaking basketball robot in Japan’s B League is learning to dribble and pass

October 14, 2022 13:26 IST

The CUE robot broke the world record by making 2,000 consecutive shots at the Tokyo Olympics.

NBA Asia chief Ramez Sheikh says IPL's ability to keep fans interested is inspiring. (File)

We are learning from the IPL, says NBA Asia chief Ramez SheikhSubscriber Only

October 9, 2022 09:30 IST

Sheikh said that the IPL's ability to keep fans relentlessly engaged and interested was 'inspiring'.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo: The NBA’s global superstar at the heart of its global pushSubscriber Only

October 8, 2022 21:12 IST

Foreign-born stars like Giannis are the league’s greatest asset to build a greater international presence.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks in a event. (File)

NBA plans to come back to India, says commissioner Adam SilverSubscriber Only

October 8, 2022 07:11 IST

Ahead of pre-season games in Abu Dhabi, Silver says sports production and consumption will change more in next five years than it has in last 30.

This isn't the first time James has linked potential future ownership and Las Vegas. (FILE)

LeBron James wants to own NBA expansion team in Las Vegas

October 6, 2022 23:23 IST

Lebron James, 37, is entering his 20th NBA season. In August, he signed a $97.13 million extension with the Lakers that runs through the 2024-25 season.

O'Neal is one of the most well-recognised names in the world of basketball, and one of the biggest attractions for fans of the sport in the UAE, where the NBA has arrived for the very first time. (Twitter)

‘My biggest regret?’ NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal opens up on one thing he could’ve done better in his careerSubscriber Only

October 6, 2022 18:19 IST

One of the greatest players of all time, Shaquille O'Neal says his only regret is he missed too many free throws.

Jordan's 1998 NBA finals jersey and Maradona's 1986 World Cup quarter final kit. (Photos: Reuters)

Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls ‘Last Dance’ jersey eclipses Diego Maradona ‘Hand of God’ shirt for record price

September 16, 2022 09:01 IST

Jordan wore the jersey in Game 1 of the NBA final series, going on to win his sixth and last NBA title with the Chicago Bulls.

Vanessa Bryant, center, Kobe Bryant's widow, leaves a federal courthouse with her daughter, Natalia, left, and soccer player Sydney Leroux in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. A federal jury has found that Los Angeles County must pay Bryant's widow $16 million over photos of the NBA star's body at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed him. (AP)

Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos

August 25, 2022 19:33 IST

The nine jurors unanimously agreed with Vanessa Bryant and her attorneys that the photos invaded her privacy and caused emotional distress.

Vanessa Bryant during a public memorial for her late husband, Kobe. (Photo: Reuters)

In teary testimony, Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa says crash photos turned grief to horror

August 20, 2022 11:01 IST

Vanessa Bryant was with friends and her surviving daughters, and holding her 7-month-old baby, when she received a call about a Los Angeles Times story on the crash-site photos.

LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Los Angeles Lakers

August 19, 2022 09:55 IST

The 37-year-old James is headed into the final year of his most recent contract with the Lakers, who signed the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and four-time league champion in July 2018.

FILE - Former NBA great Bill Russell speaks during a news conference at the NBA All-Star basketball weekend, Feb. 14, 2009, in Phoenix. The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years.

Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88

August 1, 2022 02:28 IST

Russell died on Sunday at the age of 88. His family posted the news on social media, saying his wife, Jeannine, was by his side. The statement did not give the cause of death.

Michael Jordan's sneakers will be showcased by CSG in a once-in-a-lifetime exhibit at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (File)

Michael Jordan’s six NBA Championship-winning sneakers to be displayed for the first time ever

July 26, 2022 10:26 IST

Six Air Jordans — one from each of Michael Jordan's championship-winning games — will be on display to the public this week for the first time since the legend last walked off the court.

Everything from rules to tempo and scoring system to the ball are different. Teams play with one and two-point baskets (no three pointers) over a single 10-minute period with a 12-second shot clock. (Twitter)

CWG 2022: One hoop ring to rule them allSubscriber Only

July 20, 2022 08:50 IST

It’s a relentless 10 minutes and an ultimate test of your endurance on a basketball half-court. Even some NBA players would struggle when they first play 3x3.