Nikola Jokic 'wanted to go home' - and he made it in time for the horse races

Less than a week after leading the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship, Nikola Jokic was back in his Serbian hometown on Sunday to enjoy his big passion of horse racing.

Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history Monday night, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami’s Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94-89 victory in Game 5.

Chipotle to give away free burritos during NBA Finals

"This year, when it rains threes, it rains free burritos," Chipotle said. Here’s how to score free food.

Ja Morant ‘fine’ after police welfare check for concerning Instagram post

The Memphis Grizzlies star posted several messages and pictures saying “Love ya ma," “Love ya pops" and “You da greatest babygirl love ya," and another post with the word “Bye."

Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA after 19-year career

The star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went on to spend 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement on Monday.

Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner, dies at 26

Nicolas “Nick" Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became the team's good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, has died. He was 26.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards cited for assault after loss to Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cited for assault for swinging a chair that struck two Nuggets employees, after missing the final shot of the team's series-ending loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday.

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard fired after team misses playoffs again

The Washington Wizards fired general manager Tommy Sheppard on Wednesday after the team missed the postseason for a second consecutive season.

Clippers' Russell Westbrook, Suns fan have intense exchange at halftime: 'Watch your mouth motherf---er'

After the game, a video surfaced on social media of Russell Westbrook getting into a very heated interaction with a fan during halftime. The fan was telling Westbrook to "take it like a man."

NBA playoffs start Saturday: What to know

Here’s a rarity: All five teams from one division are going to the NBA playoffs.

Dallas Mavs fined $750K for benching star players

The NBA determined the Dallas Mavericks were too blatant in their attempts to tank the season's final two games.

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million

Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount.