Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their downtown arena next year.

• Sep 9

Knicks capture first NBA title in 53 years

The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

• Jun 13

Knicks rally from 29 points down to beat Spurs 107-106

The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.

• Jun 11

President Trump booed by MSG crowd prior to Game 3 of NBA Finals

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.

• Jun 8

Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game

Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.

• Feb 15

Former NBA star Lamar Odom arrested on suspicion of DUI in Nevada

Former NBA star Lamar Odom has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas.

• Jan 20

Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame

Jerry West has made history by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

• Oct 14, 2024

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on Team USA roster

Derrick White's summer will now include a trip to Paris.

• Jul 10, 2024

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

The 13-member class inducted Saturday includes former Lakers, Grizzlies and Warriors executive Jerry West, who was already inducted as a player and as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team.

• Apr 6, 2024

Clippers sign two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension

The Los Angeles Clippers say they've signed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension.

• Jan 10, 2024

Conor McGregor accused of "sexually assaulting" woman at NBA Finals game

A letter from the victim's attorney describes a graphic incident of sexual assault in which the victim was allegedly trapped in a bathroom with the UFC fighter.

• Jun 15, 2023

9 wounded in Denver shooting near Nuggets' arena as fans celebrated

One of two suspects who were arrested in connection with the shooting also sustained a gunshot wound, police said.

• Jun 13, 2023

Denver Nuggets defeat Miami Heat for franchise's first NBA title

Denver beat Miami 94-89 to wrap up the best-of-seven series in five games.

• Jun 12, 2023

Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA, after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medals

Carmelo Anthony, 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.

• May 22, 2023

Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

Nikola Jokic's powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals.

• May 16, 2023

Poole scores 34, Warriors charge back again, beat Clippers

Jordan Poole scored 34 points, Klay Thompson had 19 points and a career-high 11 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors used another big second-half surge to rally past the Los Angeles Clippers 115-91 for their fourth straight victory.

• Mar 2, 2023