LeBron James chosen as Team USA's flag bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics
LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
Former President Obama makes an appearance at USA Basketball team's showcase game
The USA Men's Basketball team defeated Canada in the exhibition opener ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Bronny James selected by LA Lakers in 2nd round of NBA Draft
LeBron and Bronny James will become the first father-son duo in NBA history after Bronny was selected at No. 55 in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Wizards pick Alexandre Sarr second overall in 2024 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards drafted Alexandre Sarr with the second overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft.
Wizards trade Deni Avdija to Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon, draft picks: report
The Wizards now hold the second, 14th, 26th, and 52nd pick in the draft.
Celtics capture 18th NBA title after beating Mavericks in Game 5
The Boston Celtics have won their 18th NBA championship, giving them the sole No. 1 spot for most league titles.
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
The Boston Celtics again stand alone among NBA champions.
Lakers drop to No. 2 for most championships after Celtics beat Mavs in NBA Finals
Monday marks a brutal night for Laker Nation as they saw their hated rivals, the Boston Celtics, capture their 18th NBA championship.
Charles Barkley retiring from TV analyst role after 24 years
Barkley made the retirement announcement during the NBA Finals postgame show Friday.
Former NBA player Delonte West spotted stumbling and disoriented in parking lot, reports
Delonte West, former NBA player, was recently spotted in a parking lot stumbling and looking disoriented in Virginia, TMZ reports.
Former NBA star Delonte West arrested in Virginia
Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested in Fairfax County.
Chipotle giving away free burritos during NBA Finals: How the deal works
Chipotle is giving basketball fans the chance to win free food during the 2024 NBA finals.
Brian Keefe officially named Washington Wizards head coach
The Washington Wizards hired Brian Keefe as their coach on Wednesday, sticking with the man who led the team on an interim basis from late January until the end of the season.
Capital One Arena among NBA's most dangerous, report finds
Capital One Arena, home to the Washington Wizards and Capitals, has been named one of the most dangerous NBA arenas, according to a recent report by BetTennessee.com.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama is the third San Antonio Spurs player to win Rookie of the Year, joining David Robinson in 1990 and Tim Duncan in 1998.
Washington Mystics tickets almost sold-out roughly 30 minutes, ahead of Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever matchup
Caitlin Clark helps boost WNBA ticket sales ahead of the Washington Mystics game in June. Tickets for the anticipated game between the Mystics and Indiana Fever are quickly being snagged.
Jontay Porter banned by NBA after gambling investigation reveals he bet on games
The Toronto Raptors player reportedly placed 13 bets on NBA games using another person's betting account.
Mayor Bowser defends 2025 budget cuts, $515M investment in Capitol One arena
Higher taxes and spending cuts: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was on the hot seat today as she testified before the D.C. Council about her proposed 2025 budget.
DC Council approves bill allocating $515M to Capital One Arena project
The D.C. Council has approved an emergency bill that will provide $515 million for a publicly funded arena project after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria imploded last week.
DC Council to vote on $500M for Capital One Arena renovations
Emergency legislation to unlock more than a half-billion dollars in refurbishments to Capital One Arena will be introduced to the D.C. Council tomorrow, according to D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson.