National Basketball Association

The 2023-2024 National Basketball Association season kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 24 with two primetime matchups, including one between the defending champion Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, who welcome back NBA superstar LeBron James, who considered retirement. Opening Night: Tuesday...

E-commerce leader Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is breaking records in 2023, but not for shopping or merchandise. The company has been breaking records related to its “Thursday Night Football” broadcasts for the National Football League. With the success of the NFL media...

The most followed individual on YouTube, MrBeast, has built a loyal following of fans and a brand that could be worth billions of dollars. The popular content creator is also expanding his reach with products such as Feastables, a snack brand that NBA fans will be seeing a lot of in 2023...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is among the frontrunners in the crowded field of Republican candidates trying to get the GOP nomination in the 2024 election. A donation to a political action committee affiliated with DeSantis is drawing the attention of the National Basketball Association and...

Electronic Arts Inc.'s (NASDAQ: EA) NBA 2K24's special editions will prominently feature the revered basketball icon, Kobe Bryant, as its cover star. The announcement, made via Twitter by NBA 2K, generated significant excitement among fans, igniting a sense of anticipation for the upcoming...

Legendary NBA player Michael Jordan is selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. The sale ends the post NBA playing chapter for Jordan and also represents a huge return on investment. Here’s a look at the history of his NBA team ownership and how the sale relates to his NBA salary...

The Los Angeles Lakers overachieved in the postseason, making it to the Western Conference Finals as the seventh seed of eight teams from the conference making the playoffs. While beating expectations is a consolation prize, the exit the team faced was not the way the Lakers wanted to end the...

A key NBA Playoffs matchup is seeing huge television ratings and could have a huge payout for one bettor. Here’s a look at the parlay that needs one more leg to hit for a huge payday. What Happened: The 2023 NBA Playoffs feature the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Golden State Warriors in the...

Two of the greatest players currently in the National Basketball Association face off in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Here’s a look at how Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry have performed against each other in past playoff matchups,...

One of the most famous NBA players of the last two decades is moving his family out of Florida years after retiring. The possible reason: the state's governor, who's a potential presidential candidate. What Happened: NBA star Dwyane Wade is one of the most famous Miami Heat players of...

Owning a sports arena that can host sports matches and concerts often has a delicate balance of scheduling to make sure events are not double-booked. One NBA team saw their arena schedule dates for concerts in the month of April, which is when the NBA Playoffs take place. Was the arena hoping for...

Athletes are often celebrated when times are good and games and championships are won. The same athletes are often criticized when they lose games or fall short of expectations set by fans. This storyline played out in a postgame media session after the Milwaukee Bucks saw an early exit from the...

For the first time in his NBA career, star Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Facing a 0-2 deficit for the first time in the NBA Playoffs, Curry looks to help his team advance and continue on the road to defend its 2022 NBA Championship. What Happened:...

Last week, the NBA announced that it will no longer test players for cannabis as part of a deal between the league and the National Basketball Players Association. While the agreement is pending ratification, some of its details made headlines Monday ...

Washington Wizards player Bradley Beal has found himself in hot water for an event that happened after one of this team’s recent games. Here’s a look at the incident and how sports betting is involved. What Happened: Wizards guard Beal has not played in a game since a March 21 loss to...