Bay Area artist paints picture of LeBron James for Time magazine

It's been a good month for 14-year-old Tyler Gordon of San Jose. Last month, he received a phone call from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, after she saw a viral video of him, painting a portrait of her.

Phoenix Suns: Fans will not be able to attend games in person for start of 2020-2021 NBA season

As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in Arizona, officials with the Phoenix Suns say they will not allow fans to attend games, in person, for the start of this year's NBA season due to health and safety concerns.

NBA moves Indianapolis' All-Star weekend to 2024

Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.

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.

Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with top pick in NBA Draft

With the No. 1 pick in Wednesday night's NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected guard/wing Anthony Edwards out of Georgia.

Suns bolster frontcourt, add Jalen Smith with No. 10 draft pick

With the 10th draft pick, the Phoenix Suns selected Jalen Smith, a 20-year-old with two seasons under his belt at the University of Mayland, during the 2020 NBA Draft.

Tampa pushing for Raptors to play at Amalie Arena

Raptors president Masai Ujiri confirmed Thursday on CBC Radio that Canada's travel restrictions could put a crimp in their ability to use their home arena. He said they would consider Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Louisville, Kansas City, Newark, and Buffalo.

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.

Ty Lue named Clippers new head coach

It's official. Ty Lue will replace Doc Rivers as the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, it was announced Thursday.

Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting

A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.

76 arrested, 8 officers injured after Lakers celebration turns violent

Lakers championship celebrations took a violent turn and resulted in 76 arrests, damage to more than 30 buildings and 8 officers injured, the Los Angeles Police Department said.