NBA

Kyrie Irving speaks out after being blocked from playing with Nets

Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn't want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what's best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

3 days ago

Nets' Kyrie Irving won't play with team until he is 'eligible to be a full participant'

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving will not be allowed to play or practice with the team anywhere until he is "eligible to be a full participant," announced General Manager Sean Marks.

5 days ago

Legendary Laker Kobe Bryant honored in NBA’s 75th anniversary video

The NBA released a new video Thursday ahead of its 75h season and it honors legendary Laker Kobe Bryant. The video, starring and narrated by Michael B. Jordan, also features appearances by Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Kawhi Leonard.

October 7

18 former NBA players charged in alleged health care fraud scheme

Federal authorities say 18 former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million.

October 7

NBA will not randomly test players for marijuana this season

The NBA has agreed to not randomly test players for marijuana this season, a continuation of the policy that was put in place last year for the COVID-19 “restart bubble” and has remained since.

October 6

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins speaks out about finally getting vaccinated

"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."

October 6

Celtics edge Orlando Magic in 1st preseason game, 98-97

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum scored 18 in Boston before Romeo Langford made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left. Brown logged 26 minutes and Tatum 25 for new coach Ime Udoka.

October 5

Brotherly affair: Moe, Franz Wagner both play for Orlando Magic

This NBA season is turning into a family affair for the Magic’s Wagner brothers.

October 3

Isaac talks COVID-19 vaccines at Orlando Magic's media day

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac says he’s not anti-vaccine. But he doesn’t want to get the COVID-19 shot and he stands by his decision.

September 27

Orlando Magic Forward Jonathan Isaac reveals he hasn't gotten vaccinated

With 90% of NBA players fully vaccinated, there’s still a small number holding out.

September 26

Lakers front office reveals players' vaccination statuses for NBA Opening Night

Purple, Gold and vaccinated. The Lakers front office revealed the vaccination statuses of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the team for the team's opening night.

September 24

Shaquille O'Neal's $16M Florida estate gets 'de-Shaq' makeover to attract buyers

Shaq's luxurious home has a basketball court, fitness room, dance studio.

September 16

Magic's newest player shares his excitement for Disney, moving to Orlando

The team’s latest signing is the veteran center, Robin Lopez.

September 8

NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated

The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.

August 27

Former Laker Jared Dudley retires, joins Dallas Mavericks' coaching staff

Former Lakers forward Jared Dudley has retired as a player for the NBA and will become an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks under new head coach Jason Kidd, it was announced Tuesday.

August 24

Orlando Magic select Gonzaga's Suggs, Michigan's Wagner as 5th and 8th picks in NBA Draft

The Orlando Magic selected Gonzaga University's Jalen Suggs with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, followed by Michigan's Franz Wagner with the No. 8 pick.

July 30