All news on the topic: Basketball

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Superstars face race against time as NBA Play-Off drama continues into Game Two
Game Two in the NBA Play-Offs first round continues and All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant face a desperate race to be fit and help their teams overcome a losing start to their opening match-ups
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Trae Young trolled by fans after NBA peers name him "most overrated player"
Trae Young's Atlanta Hawks lost to the Boston Celtics to slip to a 2-0 deficit in the first round playoff series - and the home crowd labelled the point guard 'overrated'
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Toronto Raptors' London-born star takes first steps in franchise ownership
Toronto Raptors star O.G. Anunoby - who won the NBA championship with the Canadian franchise in 2019 - has become a minority owner in the London Lions of the British Basketball League
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Draymond Green asked for X-ray on ankle as he defends stamping on NBA rival
Draymond Green has spoken out after being ejected for stamping on Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis on Monday night, claiming he shouldn't have been the one being punished
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Steph Curry suffers new NBA setback as Golden State Warriors face humiliation
Steph Curry suffered a new NBA setback, falling 2-0 behind in an Play-Off series for the first time in his NBA career, with the Warriors losing to State neighbours, the Sacramento Kings
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Mark Cuban proposes intriguing NBA rule change after Giannis and Morant injuries
The owner of the 2011 NBA champions the Dallas Mavericks has urged the powers that be to make adjustments to a rule to reduce the risk of injuries around the basket
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Russell Westbrook caught on camera calling fan “motherf*****” in heated argument
Russell Westbrook is not one to hold back and he let a fan know exactly how he was feeling during half time of the Clippers playoff game with the Phoenix Suns last night
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Boston Bruins have Brady aim as they look to do what Warriors couldn't
After a record-breaking season the Boston Bruins are tipped to win the Stanley Cup, but history has taught us that dominant teams don't always get their way in American sports
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Milwaukee Bucks sweating on Giannis Antetokounmpo fitness after horror injury
Eastern Conference No.1 seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, face a nervous wait over the fitness of star man Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Greek Freak was injured in Game One of their Play-Off game with the Miami Heat
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Los Angeles Clippers handed major Play-Off blow as George suffers injury setback
The NBA Play-Offs appear to have come too soon for Paul George, who could miss the entire first-round after failing to recover from a knee injury sustained in March
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Los Angeles Lakers left sweating on Anthony Davis as he exits NBA Play-Off game
The first half of Game 1 for the Los Angeles Lakers ended with a huge scare as Anthony Davis left the court clutching his arm, and he continues to be assessed after returning
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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla offers sarcastic response to 'performance concerns'
Joe Mazzulla was quizzed on whether he was concerned with his Boston Celtics team following victory over the Atlanta Hawks, and responded with a hint of sarcasm in his post-match press conference
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Jokic hits back amid MVP criticism as history-making treble looms for center
The usually quiet two-time reigning MVP issued a savage response to some comments from a former NBA champion regarding the Denver Nuggets' chances in round one of the playoffs
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Steph Curry laughs at rotation question following Warriors playoff loss
The NBA great scored 30 points on Saturday night, but was unable to inspire the Golden State Warriors to victory over the Sacramento Kings in round one of the NBA Play-Offs
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76ers praise 'perfect' Harden who fires sly dig at critics after play-off win
The reigning NBA assists champion orchestrated the offence brilliantly as his side won the opening match of their first round play-off series in the Eastern Conference
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Pelicans chief slams claims Zion Williamson 'did not want to play basketball'
Zion Williamson has now been sidelined for over three months and has missed more than 48 games for the third time in his four years in the NBA, but the team's front office has defended him
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Three-way MVP race on as NBA confirm regular season awards shortlists
The race for the NBA MVP regular season award has heated up as the finalists were confirmed on the eve of the playoffs commencing with the winner set to be announced next week
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DeMar DeRozan slams 'miserable' people following online threats to his daughter
Following his team missing out on a spot in the NBA Playoffs the shooting guard commented on the threats aimed at his daughter after their victory in Toronto earlier this week
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Ron Rivera breaks silence on Dan Snyder following Washington Commanders sale
Dan Snyder is finally set to complete the sale of the Washington Commanders, and head coach Ron Rivera has spoken out about the situation following months of uncertainty
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Dallas Mavericks slapped with massive fine over Doncic and Irving decision
The Dallas Mavericks rested a host of starting players - including eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving - in the loss to the Chicago Bulls and the NBA have fined the franchise for their actions
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Kevin Durant told to "let things slide" in brutal dig at NBA superstar
Kevin Durant has been given some tips by NFL great and US sports pundit, Shannon Sharpe, on how to shake off the reputation that he is far too sensitive towards external criticism
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LeBron James sent Anthony Davis warning as Los Angeles Lakers eye NBA glory
LeBron James and Anthony Davis will spearhead the charge for the Los Angeles Lakers as the iconic franchise looks to capture a record 18th NBA championship as the playoffs get underway
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College basketball stars hint at WWE move after ditching WNBA plans
The Cavinder twins have hinted at a career switch to the WWE after announcing that they were stepping away from Miami college basketball after helping their team reach the Elite Eight
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Russell Westbrook talks relationship with Kevin Durant after "beef" rumours
Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were a prolific duo on the Oklahoma City Thunder for nearly a decade, reaching the 2012 NBA Finals before Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2016
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Wizards star fires brutal Twitter tirade as row with former teammate explodes
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma responded to incendiary comments made by former teammate Spencer Dinwiddie, accusing the journeyman guard of being 'bounced around like a basketball'