Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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NBA commissioner "deeply disturbed" by gambling arrests of Billups, Rozier
"There's nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. "I had a pit in my stomach. It was very upsetting."
TNT's "Inside the NBA" will air on ESPN, ABC, as part of NBA settlement
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Amazon says it will continue to sell antisemitic film
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the online giant has no plans to remove an antisemitic film to which an NBA player tweeted link.
Silver disappointed Irving hasn't apologized for promoting antisemitic film
Silver, who is Jewish himself, called Irving's decision to post a link to a film that contained anti-Jewish tropes "reckless."
NBA draft: Magic take Duke's Paolo Banchero with No. 1 pick
The Orlando Magic selected Duke freshman Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
NBA starts new season without a "bubble"
The 2020-2021 NBA season got underway Tuesday night, this time without the successful "bubble" that allowed it to complete last season. Wednesday's game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder was postponed after multiple Houston players tested positive. CBS Sports NBA columnist and analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN to discuss.
NBA postpones playoff games after Bucks boycott
The NBA postponed three playoff games after the Milwaukee Bucks players did not take the court in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. NBA analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN to discuss.
NBA may tape delay games to keep players' bad language off TV
League may use it when season resumes since games in empty arenas could make what's said on courts clearly audible in broadcasts.
Producer and activist team up to support Hong Kong protests
Film producer Andrew Duncan and activist Nathan Law join CBSN to discuss how they are working together to take on China and support Hong Kong protesters at NBA games.
NBA working to fix relationship with China
China has stopped broadcasts of NBA preseason games over a Hong Kong tweet promoting democracy and protests in Hong Kong. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
LeBron reverses stance on refusing to play in empty arenas
James initially indicated he wouldn't play if the NBA wouldn't allow fans to see games in person over coronavirus fears.
David Stern, former NBA commissioner, has died at age 77
Stern died from a brain hemorrhage he suffered several weeks ago, the NBA said.
Former NBA commissioner David Stern suffers brain hemorrhage
Stern underwent emergency surgery. His condition remains unclear.
Pro-democracy protester aims to take ex-NBA players to Hong Kong
"Let's get some basketball players to go and spread democracy," said Andrew Duncan
China wanted Rockets GM sacked for Hong Kong tweet, Adam Silver says
NBA Commissioner says he told officials in Beijing, who deny making the demand, "There's no chance that's happening. There's no chance we'll even discipline him"
NBA commissioner defends free speech as China threatens league
Commissioner Adam Silver backs Houston Rockets general manager's right to free speech, but admits the damage caused by a single tweet about Hong Kong "will take some time to heal"
NBA to phase out using "owner" to describe majority stakeholders
The change was made due to concerns that the term "owner" can be viewed as racially insensitive in a league where the vast majority of players are African American
Does legalized betting make sports safer?
Adam Silver tells 60 Minutes the access to betting information that comes with legalization will decrease the risk of athletes being compromised. Marshall University's Mike Hamrick thinks otherwise. See the full report, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Obama to play a role in new NBA-backed league in Africa
The NBA and FIBA announced they plan to launch the Basketball Africa League
NBA shows off concept jersey that lets fans change its name and number
Adam Silver said he changed the name and number on the jersey via an app, and many fans were skeptical
Sports world reacts to Supreme Court decision on sports gambling
The sports world is reacting to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the federal law that banned gambling in most states
After NBA All-Star game, LeBron James fires back at Fox News host
NBA superstar goes one-on-one with Laura Ingraham after her criticism of his political comments
76ers choose Markelle Fultz with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
Fultz averaged 23.2 points last season at Washington and added 5.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game, only Division I player to reach those stats
NBA union chief: "I have 450 kids"
She's only five-foot-five, but Michele Roberts makes big decisions for NBA players
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Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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