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. 

Bradley Beal 'frustrated' after Wizards miss playoffs again

After a few questions about his future in Washington, Bradley Beal joked that the reporters in the room were trying to push him out.

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.

Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft

Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.

Wizards star Bradley Beal faces possible battery charge: police

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is facing a possible misdemeanor charge in central Florida after a fan accused the NBA All-Star of hitting him during an argument after a game against the Orlando Magic.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.

Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video

The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.