NBA postpones Lakers-Clippers game over continuing impact of Kobe's death

With the Lakers reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA postponed the team's scheduled game tomorrow night against the Clippers at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant will be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2020 class, chairman says

The chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, will be inducted into the 2020 class.

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.

Music stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys award show

Host Alicia Keys said she was feeling “crazy sad” about Bryant. She was joined on stage with Boyz II Men, who collectively sang “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.”

LeBron James named male athlete of the decade

He was a runaway winner in a vote of AP member sports editors and AP beat writers, easily outpacing runner-up Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.

Wizards' Isaiah Thomas says Frosty giveaway led to confrontation with fan in stands

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected from the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night after he confronted a spectator in the stands — who he said repeatedly cursed and gave the middle finger because he was upset the team's loss wouldn't get him a free milkshake.

John Wall's mom, Frances Pulley, dies after cancer battle: reports

Frances Pulley, the mother of Washington Wizards' point guard John Wall, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to the basketball star's former coach John Calipari. 

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura growing with each game in NBA

In what could best be described as a veteran move, Rui Hachimura tried to duck out of doing a postgame media session by pleading that he was worried about missing the Washington Wizards' team flight out of town.

Capital One Arena holding Wizards home opener, Nationals Game 7 conclusion

The Washington Wizards will hold a special basketball-baseball doubleheader when it hosts not only the home-opener against the Houston Rockets, but a special viewing of Game 7 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros.

Washington Wizards, All-Star Bradley Beal agree to 2-year, $72M extension

Bradley Beal has agreed on a two-year extension worth nearly $72 million with Washington, a major victory for the Wizards and a move that will keep the All-Star guard out of free agency for at least the next three summers.

Security removes 'Free Hong Kong' signs from fans at Wizards game

The NBA-China controversy over protests in Hong Kong flared up Wednesday night at a pre-season Washington Wizards game.