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Janet Jackson MSG concert rescheduled due to Knicks playoff game

A Janet Jackson concert originally scheduled for May 10 has been moved to May 8, due to the New York Knicks playoff series versus the Miami Heat.

May 2, 2023 2:59pm EDT

Kings, E-40 release statement on ejection, call it a 'miscommunication'

Rapper E-40 and the Sacramento Kings released a joint statement Wednesday calling the musician's ejection from Saturday's Warriors v. Kings game a ‘miscommunication.’

April 19, 2023 8:15pm EDT

NBA playoffs start Saturday: What to know

Here’s a rarity: All five teams from one division are going to the NBA playoffs.

April 15, 2023 11:10am EDT

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp charged with assault in Tacoma Mall parking lot shooting

Pierce County prosecutors charged former Seattle SuperSonic Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault after exchanging gunfire last month in the Tacoma Mall parking lot.

April 14, 2023 7:21pm EDT

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers could net $2 million

Bidding for a set of sneakers NBA legend Michael Jordan donned during an NBA Finals game in his last season with the Chicago Bulls closes later Tuesday, and they could go for an eye-popping amount.

April 11, 2023 8:30am EDT

NBA opens investigation into Dallas Mavericks' move to sit players

The NBA wants to know why the Dallas Mavericks held out several key players in their next-to-last game of the season, even while the team still had a mathematical chance of making the play-in tournament.

April 8, 2023 5:08pm EDT

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NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.

April 1, 2023 11:58am EDT

Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft

Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.

March 31, 2023 11:33am EDT

Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says

Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.

March 26, 2023 8:53pm EDT

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.

March 21, 2023 3:52pm EDT

Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video

The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.

March 15, 2023 5:48pm EDT

Bronx native, Ian Jackson could be one of the city's best basketball players, ever?

Ian Jackson has been considered by many to be one of the best NYC basketball players and he's only a Junior

March 4, 2023 4:00pm EST

Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.

February 15, 2023 11:51am EST

Kevin Durant sneakers designed by NYC artist

NBA star Kevin Durant may be leaving the Brooklyn Nets but he recently released the 15th edition of his signature sneaker, designed by a New York City artist.

February 9, 2023 7:51pm EST

Brooklyn Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant's time in Brooklyn ended Thursday when the Nets traded him to the Phoenix Suns as part of a four-team deal.

February 9, 2023 7:37pm EST

Reports: Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and a package of draft picks, according to reports.

February 5, 2023 4:00pm EST