Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan

It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.

Michael Jordan, 'The Last Dance' under fire from Horace Grant, other ex-NBA players

Former Chicago Bulls star Horace Grant ripped Michael Jordan on Tuesday for calling him a “snitch” on “The Last Dance,” joining other ex-NBA players who have raised questions about ESPN’s popular documentary series.

Brand: Injured Simmons 'close or ready' to NBA return

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons is closer to getting cleared to play, should the NBA season resume.

Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program

The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.

NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest

The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.

Report: Sixers’ Simmons ready to play if season resumes

ESPN reports team officials “expect to have” Simmons should the NBA season start back up after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nike to honor Kobe Bryant’s spectacular NBA career on ‘Mamba Day’

Nike is honoring the career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on April 13 for “Mamba Day,” a day that marks the final game of his astonishing NBA career four years ago.

Embiid, 76ers partners team up for $1.3 million donation to healthcare workers battling COVID-19

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, along with team partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, dedicated a $1.3M donation to Penn Medicine for antibody testing for healthcare workers.

Ben Simmons announces 'The Philly Pledge' fund to help residents with COVID-19

During Friday's press conference on the city's latest COVID-19 developments, Mayor Kenney announced that the Philadelphia 76ers guard had launched the pledge, which will benefit Philabudance and the PHL COVID-19 fund.

Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, in coma

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.

76ers Joel Embiid pledges $500K to COVID-19 relief, helping team employees

A day after the 76ers announced some of the team’s staff would be asked to take pay cuts of up to 20% and shift to working 4 day weeks, Embiid has committed to helping them

2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.

3 members of 76ers staff test positive for COVID-19

League officials recommended testing for specific staff members including players, coaches, and specific basketball operations support staff.