Lakers win NBA Finals for first time in 10 years in season honoring Kobe Bryant
This marks the 17th championship for the franchise, and the Lakers are now tied with the Boston Celtics for the most championship titles in NBA history.
This marks the 17th championship for the franchise, and the Lakers are now tied with the Boston Celtics for the most championship titles in NBA history.
Deputy who shoved Toronto Raptors president compares situation to terrorists who murdered Israelis
Alameda County Deputy Alan Strickland asserted that Masai Ujiri posed "the same threats" as historical terrorists by ignoring commands to show his credentials.
Alameda County Deputy Alan Strickland asserted that Masai Ujiri posed "the same threats" as historical terrorists by ignoring commands to show his credentials.
Report: Mark Cuban picks up former NBA player Delonte West, helps him check into rehab
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban extended a helping hand to former St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West, who is now reportedly homeless.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban extended a helping hand to former St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West, who is now reportedly homeless.
LA Clippers fire head coach Doc Rivers
Following a disappointing end to a season that saw the team fall short of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers was ousted on Monday as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Following a disappointing end to a season that saw the team fall short of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers was ousted on Monday as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Charles Barkley reacts to Breonna Taylor case, dismisses 'defund the police' as 'crap'
Barkley said that Taylor’s death cannot be put in the same category as those of George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery.
Barkley said that Taylor’s death cannot be put in the same category as those of George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery.
For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
Pau Gasol, wife name newborn daughter after Gianna Bryant
Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant's former teammate, is honoring the late Laker in a very special way.
Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant's former teammate, is honoring the late Laker in a very special way.
Warriors facilities to serve as polling places for 2020 general election
Voters will also be able to drop off ballots and vote at the Oakland facility at 1011 Broadway, and Kaiser Permanente Arena at 140 Front St.
Voters will also be able to drop off ballots and vote at the Oakland facility at 1011 Broadway, and Kaiser Permanente Arena at 140 Front St.
Former Warriors, Suns forward Cliff Robinson dies at age 53
(KTVU and AP) -- Former Golden State Warriors forward, Cliff Robinson, died Saturday at the age of 53.
(KTVU and AP) -- Former Golden State Warriors forward, Cliff Robinson, died Saturday at the age of 53.
Clifford Robinson, former NBA All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year, dies at 53
Robinson was the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 1993 and made his lone All-Star appearance the following year.
Robinson was the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year in 1993 and made his lone All-Star appearance the following year.
NBA, players agree to resume playoffs on these conditions
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts released a joint statement on the issue, along with the list of the agreed-upon steps to support social justice issues.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts released a joint statement on the issue, along with the list of the agreed-upon steps to support social justice issues.
NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice
An unprecedented walkout over racial injustice has postponed a second day of the NBA playoffs. But players have committed to remain and finish the season.
An unprecedented walkout over racial injustice has postponed a second day of the NBA playoffs. But players have committed to remain and finish the season.
President Trump: NBA has become like 'a political organization'
President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.
President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.
NBA postpones playoff games after Milwaukee Bucks refuse to take court in protest after Jacob Blake shooting
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
Kenny Smith walks of 'Inside the NBA' set in solidarity with player boycott
"As a Black man, as a former player, I think it's best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight," Kenny Smith said before taking off his mic and leaving the set.
"As a Black man, as a former player, I think it's best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight," Kenny Smith said before taking off his mic and leaving the set.
NBA postpones playoff games amid protests over Jacob Blake shooting
The NBA announced that three playoff games would be postponed on Wednesday in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Wisconsin.
The NBA announced that three playoff games would be postponed on Wednesday in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Wisconsin.
Appeals court: Warriors must pay millions for renovations to arena
Arbitration and litigation over the years cost more than $1 million, according to city officials, who said the decision should mean tens of millions for the county, city and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority.
Arbitration and litigation over the years cost more than $1 million, according to city officials, who said the decision should mean tens of millions for the county, city and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority.
Petition calls for firing deputy who shoved Toronto Raptors president
A petition to fire the Alameda County sheriff's deputy caught on camera shoving the Toronto Raptors president twice on the night his team won the NBA championship last year is gaining steam.
A petition to fire the Alameda County sheriff's deputy caught on camera shoving the Toronto Raptors president twice on the night his team won the NBA championship last year is gaining steam.
Air traffic controllers sued by helicopter company in fatal Kobe Bryant crash
The company that operated the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas in January, killing Laker legend Kobe Bryant and eight others, is fighting back against lawsuits over the tragedy, filing a suit of its own contending air-traffic controllers are to blame for the crash.
The company that operated the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas in January, killing Laker legend Kobe Bryant and eight others, is fighting back against lawsuits over the tragedy, filing a suit of its own contending air-traffic controllers are to blame for the crash.
Extended video: Deputy is polite to fans before shoving Toronto Raptors president twice in chest
KTVU pieced together what the deputy wrote in his police report that night and compared that to what is seen in the video. The findings: Most things that he said about Masai Ujiri could not be backed up by the visual evidence.
KTVU pieced together what the deputy wrote in his police report that night and compared that to what is seen in the video. The findings: Most things that he said about Masai Ujiri could not be backed up by the visual evidence.