Sixers' G James Harden reportedly picks up $35.6 option to work on trade scenarios

James Harden picked up his $35.6 million contract option for next season with the Philadelphia 76ers, with the franchise exploring trades to move the veteran scorer, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Wilt Chamberlain's rookie home uniform sells at auction for $1.79 million

SCP Auctions says the jersey and shorts that Chamberlain wore during the 1959-60 season were sold to filmmaker Rob Gough, and that Saturday's sale price was a record for any vintage game-worn basketball item.

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.

NBA veteran Tony Snell, 31, reveals autism diagnosis

Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year.

Michael Jordan to sell majority ownership stake of Charlotte Hornets

Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday.

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.

76ers coach Nick Nurse wants Harden back, can co-exist with Embiid

The 76ers hired the 55-year-old Nurse after the Toronto Raptors fired him in April. Nurse led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship after they beat Joel Embiid and the 76ers in Game 7 of the the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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.

Top Golden State Warriors executive stepping down

Bob Myers, the Golden State Warriors' president and general manager, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down after 12 years with the team.

Report: Sixers hire Nick Nurse as next head coach

The Philadelphia 76ers went all-in with their NBA championship pursuit on Monday, selecting veteran Nick Nurse as their new coach to try to win the franchise's first title since 1983.

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.