Basketball

Hall of Fame basketball coach Eddie Sutton has died

The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts by football and basketball players effective June 1 as a growing number of college leaders expressed confidence that fall sports will be possible in some form despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

Vanessa Bryant, got a birthday surprise from her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on her 38th birthday. Bryant shared on her Instagram account on Tuesday, that she had discovered a letter from Kobe a day prior, but waited to open it on her birthday. In the post, which appears to show Bryant’s hand clutching an envelope, she wrote: “Yesterday I...

A Tulane University basketball player who recently declared for the NBA draft has been charged in a Georgia slaying

A signed Michael Jordan Team USA jersey from 1992 is up for auction with bidding starting at $25,000.

The NCAA announced on Wednesday that its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will be held without fans in response to the coronavirus pandemic, limiting attendance to “essential staff and limited family.”

No sporting events … either live or on TV … is no fun for fans or players. But there is another aspect of American sports being shut down that could get extremely expensive.

The NBA released a statement Wednesday saying it was suspending the season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus.

Los Angeles Lakers forwards LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma, as well as Clippers forward Paul George, discuss the Lakers, 112-103, victory in the third round of the Battle for LA.

Hours after the NBA sent out a memo to teams to begin developing processes to play games without fans in attendance, the league’s biggest superstar has chimed in with his thoughts on the subject. “Nah, that’s impossible,” said Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James when asked about the possibility of playing an NBA game inside an empty arena. “I...

There will be no need for motivational speeches or extra energy drinks on Friday night at Staples Center. The two best teams in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, will meet on the floor in a potential NBA Finals preview that for many is already a foregone conclusion. The Bucks have the reigning NBA’s Most Valuable...

The Los Angeles Lakers dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis discuss playing with each other, and their 120-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, March 3.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Anthony Davis reflect on the rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics after their 114-112 victory at Staples Center on Sunday afternoon.

As the Los Angeles Lakers basked in the aftermath of their victory over the rivalry Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center, they were quickly reminded that another emotional day awaits them on Monday. On the eve of the Kobe Bryant “Celebration of Life” at Staples Center, the Lakers honored the Black Mamba’s legacy with a 114-112 victory...

The Los Angeles Lakers hadn’t even been back on the court for three minutes after the All-Star break when Anthony Davis limped off with an injured leg. With their superstar big man in the locker room, the Lakers played an ominous quarter wondering whether their playoff push had just hit some massive resistance. Instead, Davis got his legs back...

Los Angeles Lakers players Anthony Davis and LeBron James discuss the former’s injury, dominate second half against the Memphis Grizzlies, and their upcoming matchup with the rival Boston Celtics.

The excitement was palpable inside the International Ballroom at the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday night in Los Angeles for the 15th annual L.A. Sports Awards. The annual event is produced by the Los Angeles Sports Council and recognizes the best athletes, coaches, and executives within the LA sports landscape. Located within the same space as the Golden...

It may be low on his long list of career accomplishments, but the 1988 All-Star game was an important mark in Michael Jordan’s legendary career. At a time when professional basketball was still dominated by established stars such as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Moses Malone, the game elevated Jordan to a new height within the sport. The game was…

LeBron James posted a triple-double and Anthony Davis scored seven of his 33 points in overtime to push the Los Angeles Lakers past the Denver Nuggets 120-116 Wednesday night. James had 32 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his 12th triple-double of the season as the Lakers headed into the All-Star break with a four-game lead over second-place Denver…

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis discuss backup point guard Rajon Rondo’s season-high 23 points in the team’s 125-100 win over the Phoenix Suns.