NBA says Kobe's delayed Hall induction coming in May 2021

The NBA said Saturday that the delayed Hall of Fame weekend — it was to have taken place in Springfield, Massachusetts in August, before being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Toronto Raptors' attorneys argue 'firefighter's rule' applies to deputy who shoved basketball president

The firefighter's rule recognizes that firefighters and police officers regularly encounter a certain amount of risk in their jobs, and it would not be OK to let them sue private individuals for injuries they might sustain during the regular course of their work.

In the wake of Thompson injury, Warriors add guard Wanamaker

Wanamaker spent the past two seasons with Boston, where he averaged 6.9 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds.

NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican

Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.

Health department denies Warriors' proposal to open Chase Center at 50% capacity

San Francisco's Department of Public Health denied the Golden State Warriors proposal to reopen at 50% for NBA season 2020-2021 games set to begin Dec. 22. 

Warriors guard Klay Thompson suffers right leg injury

The team announced the injury without providing further details about the severity or any timeline for his availability with training camp starting Dec. 1 and the season beginning Dec. 22.

Warriors detail COVID-19 plan to bring fans back for upcoming season

Team officials are proposing that every player, coach, executive, fan, and arena worker undergo rapid-COVID-19 testing before entering Chase Center.

Steph Curry shows up at Oakland voting site to get out the vote

"We're down to the wire," Steph Curry said. "If you haven't gone out and voted by mail or in person yet, you still have time."

Alameda County sheriff's deputy argues he used least possible force against Toronto Raptors president

"Deputy Strickland did not shoot Mr. [Masai] Ujiri, tase him, employ OC spray, strike him with a baton, tackle him, strike him with a fist, or even make contact in a sensitive area such as the face, neck, or groin," Walnut Creek attorney Matthew Grigg wrote in federal court papers on behalf of Deputy Alan Strickland.

Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.