Wes Unseld, 1969 NBA Rookie of Year and MVP, dies at 74
Wes Unseld, the NBA legend who led the then-Washington Bullets to the NBA championship in 1978 has died, his family says. He was 74-years-old.
Michael Porter Jr. urges people to ‘pray for the police officers’ involved in death of George Floyd
Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. weighed on the death of George Floyd, who was killed during an incident with Minneapolis police officers on Monday, tweeting a call for people to “pray for the police officer(s)” involved as much as they were praying for Floyd’s devastated family.
'Do you understand now?': LeBron James says George Floyd's death is why Kaepernick kneeled
James posted an image showing an officer kneeling on Floyd, alongside a picture of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling before a game.
Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19
Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.
NBA talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July. It's the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan
It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Orlando Magic begin voluntary, individual workouts
After a few days of waiting for COVID-19 test results to come back, Orlando Magic players were given the green light to return to their training facility for voluntary, individual workouts.
Magic start individual workouts
After a few days of waiting for COVID-19 test results to come back, Orlando Magic players were given the green light to return to their training facility for voluntary, individual workouts.
‘Graduate Together’: LeBron James assembles all-star talent to honor high school class of 2020
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
Tacko Fall staying busy lockdown
Former UCF star Tacko Fall has spent the lockdown in Boston meeting with children's groups and charities, but he is also conditioning for play when the season resumes.
NBA teams start to reopen, as testing plan begins emerging
A good sign: the Orlando Magic revealed that they have been authorized by health officials in Orange County, Florida to test players and staff.
Orlando Magic receive county permission to test players/staff for coronavirus
The Orlando Magic are targeting Tuesday, May 12 to reopen their training facility for individual workouts for players, according to a team spokesman.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
NBA to allow practice facilities to open May 1 in states with eased stay-at-home orders: report
The NBA is reportedly going to ease restrictions with regard to opening practice facilities in states that are beginning to relax their coronavirus stay-at-home orders, according to a report.
Magic's Isaac partners with non-profit Project Life to feed youth
The Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac is joining Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill and J.U.M.P. Ministries Global Church in partnering with the non-profit Project Life to provide breakfast and lunch to youth who would normally be fed at school.
Steph Curry calls Oakland nurse: 'I can't thank God enough for what you're doing'
ICU manager Shelby Delaney was just about to start her shift when she received a Facetime call from the three-time NBA champion.
NBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchups
No one knows what will be thrown at the NBA or the rest of the sports world.
Vanessa Bryant announces latest installment of 'The Wizenard' series
Vanessa Bryant announced on Tuesday that the newest installment of "The Wizenard" series, a world created by her late husband and NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now available.
2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.