National Basketball Association

North American professional sports league

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is an American men's professional basketball league. It is composed of 30 teams and is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It is the premier men's professional basketball league in the world.

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Michael Jordan to Form New NASCAR Team With Bubba Wallace as Driver Michael Jordan is officially coming to NASCAR. The NBA superstar is forming his own single car team with current driver Denny Hamlin. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 1 day ago

Kobe Bryant's Widow Sues For Leak Of Crash Photos (CNN) Vanessa Bryant is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Alex Villanueva for a photo leak of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, their.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 days ago

LeBron James miffed by NBA MVP voting totals, Giannis delighted Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James says he was 'pissed off' after receiving only 16 first-place votes for the NBA's most valuable player (MVP) award, losing out to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 05:05Published 5 days ago

NBA star Enes Kanter vows to use platform for change Enes Kanter has lost his Turkish citizenship, all contact with his family andreceives weekly death threats – and all because of a tweet. When the BostonCeltics star criticised Turkey's president.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Nets name Steve Nash as head coach Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash has been named head coach of a Brooklyn Nets squad that will be led by the dominant Kevin Durant next season, the NBA team said on Thursday. Freddie Joyner has more. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published 3 weeks ago

NBA legend Michael Jordan makes bet on DraftKings DraftKings said Wednesday basketball legend Michael Jordan will take an undisclosed equity stake in the fantasy sports and gambling company and join its board as a special advisor. Fred Katayama.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:46Published 3 weeks ago

Darren Randolph: The anti-racism message still hasn’t sunk in Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph has backed athletes throwingtheir weight behind the Black Lives Matter campaign. NBA play-off fixtures inthe United States were postponed last week as.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago

NBA to Restart Playoffs After League Agrees to New Social Justice Initiatives The agreement was reached between the NBA and the league's player's union. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

Dwyane Wade Makes A Statement With His Hair As Black people nationwide grieve and continue protesting police brutality and racism, the NBA has responded. 3 days after Jacob Blake was shot in Kenosha, Wisconsin, NBA players went on a strike... Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on August 28, 2020

'Protesting doesn't do crap' \| Bucs HC Arians prefers players take action for social justice issues As NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL teams postponed games and practices in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued to take the field for practice as scheduled. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:03Published on August 28, 2020

NBA players decide to continue season after boycott [NFA] National Basketball Association players agreed on Thursday not to boycott the rest of the season after forcing the postponement of a slate of playoff games in a protest against racial injustice.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:49Published on August 27, 2020

How Cuban Scored With Amazon And Netflix Mark Cuban told "The David Rubenstein Show" about his buy-and-hold stock strategy. Business Insider reports the strategy led him to big returns on Netflix and Amazon. The "Shark Tank" investor owns the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published on August 27, 2020

DOJ investigating police shooting of Jacob Blake The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the police shooting of a 29-year-old Black man named Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which has sparked days of civil unrest and protest over racial.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:35Published on August 27, 2020

EJ Espresso: Rhea charged under NDPS Act; NBA team takes stand on racism Rhea charged under NDPS Act for ‘links to banned drugs’. Oppn joins hands against govt over NEET-JEE. Phase II human trial of Oxford vaccine begins in India. And NBA team takes stand on racism,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:41Published on August 27, 2020

NBA players boycott games in wake of Jacob Blake shooting, Lions cancel practice NBA players boycott games in wake of Jacob Blake shooting, Lions cancel practice Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:04Published on August 27, 2020

NBA postpones Wednesday games after boycott [NFA] The U.S. National Basketball Association has postponed three playoff games scheduled for Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their playoff series against Orlando Magic in.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:48Published on August 26, 2020

The NBA reacts to Wisconsin shooting [NFA] Both players and coaches in the National Basketball Association speak out in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Freddie Joyner has more. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:15Published on August 26, 2020

NBA coach Rivers outraged at Blake shooting Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers said Americans should do better and demand better treatment following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:06Published on August 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant to be honored with street name The late NBA legend passed away earlier this year after he was involved in a helicopter crash that killed eight others . Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on August 26, 2020

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Kanye West Compares Music Biz and NBA to Slavery, Taylor Swift Roped In Kanye West is on the attack -- against Universal, Sony and the NBA -- claiming they are enslaving Black people and he's trying to save them ... but somehow, Taylor Swift gets brought into the mix too... TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Steve Nash Says He's Too Busy To Worry About Critics, 'Trying To Build Something' Steve Nash says his haters will NOT be his motivators with the Brooklyn Nets -- telling TMZ Sports he's too busy working to worry about outside noise. And, there has been A LOT of noise ... with.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
NBA's Danuel House Investigated Over Woman in Hotel Room, Denies Wrongdoing The NBA has launched an investigation into Houston Rockets forward Danuel House -- after he allegedly violated Bubble protocol by allowing a woman into his hotel room. The twist ... the woman in.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

NBA's Iman Shumpert Says Teyana Taylor Gave Birth In Their Bathroom, Again! For the second time in 5 years, Teyana Taylor has given birth in her home bathroom -- and once again, everyone is healthy!!! Taylor's NBA star hubby Iman Shumpert broke the news ... saying baby Rue.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
NBA's Jacob Evans Honors Slain LSU Player Wayde Sims with Custom Pendant Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jacob Evans is honoring the memory of slain LSU basketball player Wayde Sims ... in the form of a custom pendant. Evans and Sims grew up in Baton Rouge -- and Evans was.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Byron Scott Says NBA Players Should Advocate for Black Coaches, Kobe Did for Me! Byron Scott thinks top NBA players should take a more active role in advocating for Black coaches ... just like Kobe Bryant did for him back in the day. 59-year-old Scott says he likes and respects.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Top NBA Prospect Cole Anthony Down To Help Rebuild Knicks, 'It'd Be Cool!' Top NBA draft prospect Cole Anthony ain't running from the dumpster fire that is the Knicks ... in fact, the former UNC star says he'd embrace being selected by NY!!! "I mean, look," the projected.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago

NBA's Trevor Ariza Accused of Child Abuse, Adamantly Denies Allegations The mother of Trevor Ariza's 12-year-old son claims the NBA star has physically abused their child on multiple occasions and she's demanding a restraining order on the child's behalf, ASAP. But, Ariza.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
NBA and 'Survivor' Star Cliff Robinson Dead at 53 Cliff Robinson, the longtime NBA player who also appeared on "Survivor" has died. The cause of death was not revealed, but in 2017 Cliff suffered a brain hemorrhage. We don't know if that was a factor.. TMZ.com - Published on August 29, 2020
Royce White Says Draymond Green's Wrong, NBA Players Should Leave Bubble Now Ex-NBA player Royce White says his friend Draymond Green is just wrong to say NBA players should continue the playoffs ... explaining why the right move is for everyone to exit the bubble ASAP!! White.. TMZ.com - Published on August 29, 2020	Kenny Smith Returning to Work After Walking Off 'Inside the NBA' Set The NBA players are getting back to work ... and so is Kenny Smith. The "Inside the NBA" co-host is returning to Atlanta right now to rejoin Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson ... just.. TMZ.com - Published on August 28, 2020
Rayshard Brooks' Widow Hopeful LeBron James, NBA Boycott Sparks Change Rayshard Brooks' widow can't be more thankful for LeBron James and the rest of the NBA taking a stand with their boycott ... and she's hopeful true change is on its way. Tomika Miller tells TMZ ... she.. TMZ.com - Published on August 28, 2020	NHL Postpones Games Following Jacob Blake Shooting The NHL is following the MLB, NBA, WNBA and MLS' lead ... with the league officially postponing games following the Jacob Blake shooting. "After much discussion, NHL Players believe that the best.. TMZ.com - Published on August 27, 2020
NBA Players Bringing 'List of Actionable Items' to League In Order to Resume Play There's still hope the NBA players and league execs can work out a plan to save the season ... with players compiling a list of "actionable items" they want the NBA to endorse in order to proceed. A.. TMZ.com - Published on August 27, 2020	Multiple NFL Teams Cancel Practice to Focus on Social Justice Several NFL teams -- including the NY Jets and the Indianapolis Colts -- are canceling practice Thursday so players can focus on social justice issues. Just one day after multiple NBA teams refused to.. TMZ.com - Published on August 27, 2020
Barack Obama Praises NBA Player Boycott, You're Great Role Models! Barack Obama says he "commends" the NBA players who participated in Wednesday's "boycott" -- saying they're setting a great example for the rest of the country. "I commend the players on the [Milwaukee.. TMZ.com - Published on August 27, 2020	Kenny Smith Walks Off 'Inside the NBA' Set to Support NBA Player Boycotts Kenny Smith just walked off the set of "Inside the NBA" in a show of solidarity with the NBA players who are boycotting Wednesday's playoff games. "As a black man, as a former player ... I think its.. TMZ.com - Published on August 26, 2020
NBA's Ben Simmons Joins FaZe Clan as Investor, Call Me 'FaZe Simmo' Ben Simmons has a new team -- no he hasn't been traded (yet) ... the NBA superstar has joined the world-famous FaZe Clan! Simmons -- a hardcore gamer -- is the newest celebrity investor and even got a.. TMZ.com - Published on August 25, 2020	LeBron James' 'It's Our Ball' Bench Clip Goes Viral, He Plays It Up LeBron James could quit the NBA and get hired as a caption editor somewhere -- 'cause he knows a funny clip of himself when he sees one, and what to say about it too. The King played up a viral moment.. TMZ.com - Published on August 22, 2020
NBA's Gerald Wilkins Accused of Punching Woman In Gas Station Altercation Ex-NBA player Gerald Wilkins allegedly punched a woman and a man at an Atlanta gas station around 3 AM -- and that's why he was arrested for battery, TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story ..... TMZ.com - Published on August 22, 2020	Cop Shoved Raptors President Masai Ujiri Twice During NBA Finals, Video Shows Here it is ... video proof Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri was SHOVED FIRST in an altercation with a sheriff's deputy during the 2019 NBA Finals. It's shocking footage considering the claims made.. TMZ.com - Published on August 19, 2020
Kendall Jenner, Devin Booker and Kylie Jenner Have Dinner at Nobu Kendall Jenner was true to form -- as in looking amazing -- as she stepped out of Nobu restaurant in Malibu Saturday night, with a guy she's said in the past she's not dating, but if Kendall and NBA.. TMZ.com - Published on August 16, 2020	LeBron James Gave Powerful Farewell Speech on 'Space Jam' Set, Hear the Audio TMZ Sports obtained audio of the farewell speech LeBron James gave to the "Space Jam" cast and crew on his last day of shooting ... and it's emotional stuff. The NBA superstar -- wearing his #6 'Toon.. TMZ.com - Published on August 16, 2020
NBA Spells Out Rules for Bringing Guests Into Bubble, No Tinder Randoms! The NBA will allow players to FINALLY bring guests into the Bubble environment in Orlando ... but not EVERYONE will be allowed in. In fact, the NO ENTRANCE list is the most interesting part!! First.. TMZ.com - Published on August 12, 2020	Jake Paul Focusing on Boxing Amid FBI Probe, Not Bailing on Nate Robinson Fight Jake Paul is NOT backing out of his upcoming boxing match with NBA star Nate Robinson despite the mysterious FBI investigation involving him, TMZ Sports has learned. In fact, our sources say Jake is.. TMZ.com - Published on August 11, 2020
J. Cole Has Legit Shot At Making NBA Team, Says Larry Sanders Now entering the game for the (insert NBA team name here) ... J. Cole?!? NBA player Larry Sanders says HELL YEAH ... telling TMZ Sports he truly believes the rapper has a real chance at making his pro.. TMZ.com - Published on August 9, 2020	LeBron James On Donald Trump's NBA Boycott, See Ya! LeBron James says the NBA won't miss Donald Trump as a viewer -- essentially telling POTUS not to let the door hit him on the way out! "I really don't think the basketball community are sad about.. TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2020
Gilbert Arenas Says NBA Players Griping About Bubble, No Booty Taking a Toll! "You're talking about grown men, 85% of them single and you have them locked up at Disney World?!" That's ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas raising some issues going on inside the NBA bubble ... insinuating.. TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2020	NBA's Jonathan Isaac Tears ACL 2 Days After Anthem Standing Demonstration Jonathan Isaac -- the Magic player who stood for the national anthem and did not wear a BLM shirt before Orlando's game last Friday -- has torn his ACL and will miss the rest of the season, the team.. TMZ.com - Published on August 3, 2020
China's CCTV to continue to shun NBA games: state media China Central Television (CCTV) will continue to not show National Basketball Association (NBA) games in the country, state media outlet Global Times has said, citing a statement from the state.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020	Turkey likely to grant citizenship to former NBA star Larkin Turkey is looking to grant citizenship to U.S. national former NBA star Shane Larkin so that the player can join the national side, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said. Reuters - Published on December 16, 2019
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Pence backs Hong Kong protests in China speech, slams NBA and Nike U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday accused China of curtailing "rights and liberties" in Hong Kong and blasted U.S. company Nike and the National Basketball Association for falling in line with.. Reuters - Published on October 24, 2019	China's CCTV shuns NBA season opening games following Hong Kong tweet row Chinese state television did not air the National Basketball Association's (NBA) season opening games, underscoring the damage on the U.S. league's business in the country following a Houston Rockets.. Reuters - Published on October 23, 2019
Hong Kong protesters crash NBA opening night party Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters crashed the NBA's opening night party on Tuesday handing out thousands of black t-shirts as the Toronto Raptors prepared to begin the defense of their championship.. Reuters - Published on October 22, 2019	NBA's Silver says Hong Kong tweet furor already hit league's bottom line NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday that the fallout following a tweet from a Houston Rockets official who backed the Hong Kong democracy protests has already cost the league substantial.. Reuters - Published on October 18, 2019
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