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.”
LeBron James says he's never condoned violence, but won't stop speaking out
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Vanessa Bryant sues LA County Sheriff Villanueva, LASD over leaked helicopter crash scene photos
Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is suing Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his department after his deputies allegedly took personal photographs on their phones of the bodies of Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the scene of the deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, according to a lawsuit obtained by FOX 11 Tuesday.
Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is suing Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his department after his deputies allegedly took personal photographs on their phones of the bodies of Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the scene of the deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, according to a lawsuit obtained by FOX 11 Tuesday.
LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva challenges Lebron James to match reward money for gunman who ambushed two deputies
"This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward," Villanueva said. "I know you care about law enforcement. You expressed a very interesting statement about your perspective on race relations and on officer-involved shootings and the impact that it has on the African-American community.
"This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward," Villanueva said. "I know you care about law enforcement. You expressed a very interesting statement about your perspective on race relations and on officer-involved shootings and the impact that it has on the African-American community.
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.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says 'white privilege' helped Steve Nash land Brooklyn Nets coach job
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
Nets hire Hall of Famer Steve Nash to run floor as coach
Nash, two-time MVP as the engineer of the high-scoring Phoenix Suns teams under Mike D’Antoni, had been a player development consultant with Golden State, where he worked with Durant.
Nash, two-time MVP as the engineer of the high-scoring Phoenix Suns teams under Mike D’Antoni, had been a player development consultant with Golden State, where he worked with Durant.
Ballots at the 'Madhouse': Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum to be used as voting center
A task force, including Phoenix Suns' managing partner Robert Sarver and players Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges, have been working closely with state and Maricopa County leaders to establish a voter engagement initiative for the upcoming election, according to a news release.
A task force, including Phoenix Suns' managing partner Robert Sarver and players Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges, have been working closely with state and Maricopa County leaders to establish a voter engagement initiative for the upcoming election, according to a news release.
'We're in this fight:' After playoff win, Bucks discuss decision to sit out Wednesday's game
The Milwaukee Bucks completed their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, a rescheduled game that was to be played Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks completed their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, a rescheduled game that was to be played Wednesday.
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 to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
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.
Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott remaining NBA season amid protests, other NBA teams did not
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers voted to boycott the remaining few games of the NBA season Wednesday night, in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers voted to boycott the remaining few games of the NBA season Wednesday night, in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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.
Milwaukee Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's son charged with stabbing neighbor in San Clemente over trash cans
The 28-year-old son of Hall of Fame basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is facing multiple felony assault charges for allegedly stabbing a San Clemente neighbor multiple times following an argument about trash cans, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The 28-year-old son of Hall of Fame basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is facing multiple felony assault charges for allegedly stabbing a San Clemente neighbor multiple times following an argument about trash cans, prosecutors said Tuesday.
'Kobe Bryant Day': Celebrating Mamba's legacy in Los Angeles, Orange County and worldwide
Monday marks "Kobe Bryant Day," in the city of Los Angeles and in Orange County. While the special day has been made official in parts of Southern California, there are numerous ways to celebrate the NBA great and Los Angeles icon during Mamba Week from your living room, throughout the City of Angels, and beyond.
Monday marks "Kobe Bryant Day," in the city of Los Angeles and in Orange County. While the special day has been made official in parts of Southern California, there are numerous ways to celebrate the NBA great and Los Angeles icon during Mamba Week from your living room, throughout the City of Angels, and beyond.
Minnesota wins 2020 NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pick
The NBA will hold a lottery Thursday night to determine positioning in the upcoming NBA Draft.
The NBA will hold a lottery Thursday night to determine positioning in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he was disrespected by deputy because he was Black
Toronto Raptors president says the viral video showing the shoving incident with an Alameda Co. sheriff’s deputy boils down to him being disrespected because he’s Black.
Toronto Raptors president says the viral video showing the shoving incident with an Alameda Co. sheriff’s deputy boils down to him being disrespected because he’s Black.