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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NBA futures run through Central Florida
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Central Florida was well represented in Thursday night's NBA Draft. One local high school churns out a number of draft picks, including the No.1 overall pick this year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy

A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.

Milwaukee Bucks are champions; Giannis scores 50

Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.

Giannis named 2021 Finals MVP, caps extraordinary postseason

Exactly three weeks after suffering a knee injury that appeared to put his future in doubt, Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship in half a century.

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FOX Super 6 is your chance to win big on Bucks vs. Suns in Tuesday's Game 6 of the NBA Finals, absolutely for free!