'This kid's a pro': Kobe Bryant's high school coach reflects on his legacy
Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots.
Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots.
Ayton scores season-high 26 points, Suns beat Rockets 109-103
The Suns won for the first time since Jan. 9. Between the two losses, they had three games postponed because of health and safety protocols after playing at Washington.
The Suns won for the first time since Jan. 9. Between the two losses, they had three games postponed because of health and safety protocols after playing at Washington.
How to win $25K watching NBA’s Wednesday night matchups
Boston-Philadelphia and San Antonio-Golden State highlight talented card of games.
Boston-Philadelphia and San Antonio-Golden State highlight talented card of games.
Former NBA guard Delonte West lands job at rehab facility where he was treated, report says
Former NBA guard and St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West has landed a job at the rehab facility he attended after he was helped by Mark Cuban last year, according to a report.
Former NBA guard and St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West has landed a job at the rehab facility he attended after he was helped by Mark Cuban last year, according to a report.
Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.
Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.
NBA fines Kyrie Irving $50,000 for going to an indoor party
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Hawks-Suns game latest to be called off by NBA amid coronavirus
The postponement was the sixth in the league since Sunday, and the seventh overall this season.
The postponement was the sixth in the league since Sunday, and the seventh overall this season.
Beal scores 34, Wizards beat Suns 128-107 for first home win
"We didn’t play our basketball," Devin Booker said. "We played the brand of basketball that they play, and it didn’t work out for us."
"We didn’t play our basketball," Devin Booker said. "We played the brand of basketball that they play, and it didn’t work out for us."
Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
Suns drain 21 3-pointers, beat Raptors 123-115
The Suns have won five of their past six and improved to 6-2, which is tied for tops in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Suns have won five of their past six and improved to 6-2, which is tied for tops in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers.
George scores 39 points, Clippers hold off Suns 112-107
At 5-2, the Clippers are tied with the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers for the West lead.
At 5-2, the Clippers are tied with the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers for the West lead.
NBA Hall of Famer, Phoenix Suns legend Paul Westphal dies at age 70
Paul Westphal, known as "Westy," was a prominent Valley icon and joined the NBA Hall of Fame back in 2019. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in August 2020.
Paul Westphal, known as "Westy," was a prominent Valley icon and joined the NBA Hall of Fame back in 2019. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in August 2020.
Booker scores 25, Suns overwhelm Jazz for 106-95 victory
Phoenix held Utah to 41.7% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers. Offensively, the Suns shot a sizzling 51.5% from 3-point range and made 17 3-pointers overall.
Phoenix held Utah to 41.7% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers. Offensively, the Suns shot a sizzling 51.5% from 3-point range and made 17 3-pointers overall.
Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team
Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Crowder scores season-high 21, Suns blow out Pelicans 111-86
Jae Crowder scored a season-high 21 points, Cameron Johnson added 18 and the Suns showed off their newfound depth by rolling to a 111-86 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on the night of Def. 29.
Jae Crowder scored a season-high 21 points, Cameron Johnson added 18 and the Suns showed off their newfound depth by rolling to a 111-86 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on the night of Def. 29.
Suns use 2 big 2nd-half runs to beat Kings 116-100
Devin Booker added 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Deandre Ayton had 11 points and 15 rebounds for the Suns, a night after a 106-103 loss in the opener of the two-game set in Sacramento.
Devin Booker added 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Deandre Ayton had 11 points and 15 rebounds for the Suns, a night after a 106-103 loss in the opener of the two-game set in Sacramento.
We The South: Raptors settling into their Tampa home
Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold. It’s exactly the same. And entirely different.
Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold. It’s exactly the same. And entirely different.
Shaquille O'Neal delivers holiday gifts to children in Georgia
NBA great Shaquille O'Neal played the role of jolly Saint Nick to surprise some children in Henry County.
NBA great Shaquille O'Neal played the role of jolly Saint Nick to surprise some children in Henry County.
NBA investigating Clippers, Jerry West over Kawhi Leonard signing
NBA legend Jerry West and the Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation after a man claimed the organization owes him $2.5 million in an agreement that led to the signing of 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.
NBA legend Jerry West and the Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation after a man claimed the organization owes him $2.5 million in an agreement that led to the signing of 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.