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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philadelphia sports teams promote message of hope amid coronavirus pandemic
The video salutes healthcare providers, first responders, and essential workers on the front lines of the pandemic.
The video salutes healthcare providers, first responders, and essential workers on the front lines of the pandemic.
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.
ESPN reports team officials “expect to have” Simmons should the NBA season start back up after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jacqueline Cruz, mother of Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, dies of COVID-19 complications
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of star Karl-Anthony Towns, has died from complications due to Coronavirus.
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.
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.
Steph Curry calls Oakland nurse: 'I can't thank God enough for what you're doing'
ICU manager Shelby Delaney was just about to start her shift when she received a Facetime call from the three-time NBA champion.
ICU manager Shelby Delaney was just about to start her shift when she received a Facetime call from the three-time NBA champion.
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant named in elite 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant was already immortal. Now he’s officially a Hall of Famer as well.
Kobe Bryant was already immortal. Now he’s officially a Hall of Famer as well.
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.
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.
Sixers owners donate laptops for students, meals to Philadelphia residents
Josh Harris and David Blitzer, owners of the NBA team, completed the first big donation early Monday to Philabudance.
Josh Harris and David Blitzer, owners of the NBA team, completed the first big donation early Monday to Philabudance.
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.
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.
Sixers ownership reverses course on staff salary reductions, apologize due to backlash
The Sixers organization is reversing initial plans to reduce salaries for its staff after immediate backlash to the Monday's announcement.
The Sixers organization is reversing initial plans to reduce salaries for its staff after immediate backlash to the Monday's announcement.
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
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.
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.
League officials recommended testing for specific staff members including players, coaches, and specific basketball operations support staff.
Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets who tested positive for coronavirus: report
NBA star Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report.
NBA star Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report.