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.  

NBA champ comes home to Gaithersburg

Malcolm Miller has leapt to new heights with the NBA champion Toronto Raptors – but he hasn’t forgotten his roots.

Zion Williamson signs reported 7-year, $75M contract to sell Nikes; rookie contract second only to LeBron's

Former Duke star Zion Williamson hasn't played a second in the NBA, but he just struck a seven-year, $75 million deal to help Nike and Michael Jordan sell sneakers, according to a report.

Wizards make Rui Hachimura 1st Japanese player ever in NBA 1st Round

The Washington Wizards have made forward Rui Hachimura from Gonzaga the first Japanese player ever taken in the first round of the NBA draft, picking him ninth overall Thursday night.

Wizards make Rui Hachimura 1st Japanese player ever in NBA 1st Round

The Washington Wizards have made forward Rui Hachimura from Gonzaga the first Japanese player ever taken in the first round of the NBA draft, picking him ninth overall Thursday night.