All news on the topic: Basketball

484
Embiid slams team-mates after Philadelphia 76ers collapse against Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers on their own patch to force game seven in the series, but Joel Embiid was furious as he barely touched the ball in the fourth quarter
1190
College basketball star apologises after using 9/11 reference in song
LSU star and musician Flau’jae Johnson has apologised after including a line referencing the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a music video shared on social media
819
NBA analyst apologises after mocking Davis for leaving game with concussion
During the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Davis left the court in a wheelchair after an injury scare, and an NBA analyst has apologised for his comments
1383
Angel Reese hits NIL valuation after LSU heroics and Sports Illustrated debut
The college basketball star has seen her value increase exponentially following her basketball success and also in front of the camera as she graced a magazine cover for the first time
728
ESPN analyst JJ Redick interviews for NBA head coaching job
The ESPN analyst and former NBA star may be set for a brand new role after he was interviewed for the head coaching job of the 2019 NBA champions after coach was sacked last month
642
LA Lakers star Anthony Davis leaves court in wheelchair after "scary" incident
Anthony Davis suffered a head injury and was checked for a concussion after being forced to leave the LA Lakers Game Five defeat to the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter
747
LA Lakers star hits back after Steve Kerr accused them of 'flopping'
A point guard on the LA Lakers issued a response to comments from the coach of the Golden State Warriors comments after defeating them to move one game away from the Western Conference Finals
932
Steph Curry has legacy questioned with Golden State Warriors' hopes on the brink
Steph Curry has been criticised for his game-four performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, prompting questions about his legacy after missing two crucial shots late on
647
Coach fires back at Nikola Jokic claims as he passes NBA royalty with new record
Head coach Michael Malone has had enough of critics taking Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for granted after he enjoyed a record-breaking night against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday
783
Celtics coach makes startling admission after defeat leaves season on the brink
Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Five of their Eastern Conference semi-final and now trail the series 3-2 going into Game Six
1170
Bronny James verdict given by NBA scout as comparison made with dad LeBron
Bronny James committed to USC to move another step closer to entering the pros in the 2024 NBA Draft, where he could join father - and Los Angeles Lakers star - LeBron James
1123
NY Knicks told to trade Julius Randle in impassioned Damian Lillard message
New York Knicks lost 109-101 to the Miami Heat in Game Four of their Eastern Conference playoff semi-final with Julius Randle scoring 20 points - they are just one defeat away from elimination and face the Heat on Wednesday night
549
Shaquille O'Neal aims brutal comment at New York Knicks after NBA Playoff misery
Shaquille O'Neal has dismissed the New York Knicks' chances of defeating the Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference Play-Off semi-final with the Knicks falling 3-1 behind in the series
745
Lance Blank's daughter pens emotional letter after ex-Suns GM died by suicide
Lance Blank, whose life was intertwined with the NBA as he played for the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves before working as GM for the Phoenix Suns, died last week
986
Bronny James decision opens up "endless" boost with LeBron's son set to cash in
Bronny James is set to enjoy a huge amount of money-spinning opportunities after choosing to pledge his basketball future to the University of Southern California
790
Steve Kerr takes aim at LA Lakers "flops" after Golden State Warriors loss
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr accused Los Angeles Lakers stars of flopping as his side slipped to a 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference semi-final series
1107
Steph Curry shows true colours as Jordan Poole struggles cost Warriors
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors were beaten by the LA Lakers in Game Four of the Western Conference semi-finals to trail the series 3-1 going into Game Five
1245
Julius Randle makes startling accusation about Knicks effort in Heat defeat
Julius Randle endured a night to forget on Monday as the New York Knicks suffered a damaging defeat in game four to the Miami Heat to put their playoff hopes on the brink
1365
Shaquille O'Neal leaves Charles Barkley laughing with Steph Curry prediction
Shaquille O'Neal's comments after the LA Lakers and LeBron James beat the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry on Monday in the Western Conference semi-finals forced a laugh from Charles Barkley
899
LeBron James names unlikely player LA Lakers "couldn't win without" vs Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors in their NBA Play-Off series with a 104-101 win but rather than LeBron James or Anthony Davis who took the headlines it was Lonnie Walker IV
612
LeBron James's son Bronny ignored LaVar Ball advice with college decision
LaVar Ball claimed Bronny James should head to Australia and play professionally rather than going to college to better his chances of joining dad LeBron in the NBA
1388
Kyler Murray offers impassioned response after Texas mall shooting in home town
A shooting in a mall in Texas on Saturday saw eight people and the gunman die in the attack, and in the aftermath NFL star Kyler Murray passed his thoughts to those affected.
1351
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic in remarkable clash with Phoenix Suns owner
Phoenix Suns levelled their Western Conference semi-final with Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, but a remarkable clash between the Nuggets star man and the Suns owner overshadowed the Game Four encounter
1370
James Harden reveals inspiration behind Sixers crucial play-off win
James Harden willed his Philadelphia 76ers to a huge victory with another incredible solo effort and did so after inviting Michigan State University shooting to sit courtside at the game
1136
LeBron James dream edges closer after son Bronny makes awaited college decision
Bronny James committed to USC for his college career as he moves closer to getting drafted into the NBA, where he will join father - and Los Angeles Lakers star - LeBron James