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LeBron James chosen as Team USA's flag bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics

July 22, 2024 10:41am MST

LeBron James becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics

Mark Cuban for vice president? Betting markets say he has a shot

July 22, 2024 8:32am MST

With Kamala Harris a clear front-runner in the race to earn the top spot on the Democratic ticket, people have started to speculate about who could be the vice presidential nominee.

Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

July 17, 2024 4:15am MST

Joe Bryant, a Philadelphia basketball great and father of the late Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69.

Arizona sports fan plans to attend 150 games in 365 days and is helping people along the way

July 4, 2024 4:39pm MST

Nathan Kropp, known as Mr. AZ Sports Guy on social media, might be the biggest sports fan in the Valley. He is attempting to attend every Arizona home game this year and help some people along the way

Bronny James selected by LA Lakers in 2nd round of NBA Draft

June 27, 2024 3:34pm MST

LeBron and Bronny James will become the first father-son duo in NBA history after Bronny was selected at No. 55 in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, taken by Lakers with 55th pick in NBA draft

June 27, 2024 3:31pm MST

It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it's a step closer to reality now.

Wizards pick Alexandre Sarr second overall in 2024 NBA Draft

June 26, 2024 5:29pm MST

The Washington Wizards drafted Alexandre Sarr with the second overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft.

Wizards trade Deni Avdija to Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon, draft picks: report

June 26, 2024 4:55pm MST

The Wizards now hold the second, 14th, 26th, and 52nd pick in the draft.

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks

June 17, 2024 8:24pm MST

The Boston Celtics again stand alone among NBA champions.

Lakers drop to No. 2 for most championships after Celtics beat Mavs in NBA Finals

June 17, 2024 8:05pm MST

Monday marks a brutal night for Laker Nation as they saw their hated rivals, the Boston Celtics, capture their 18th NBA championship.

Former Suns guard Cam Payne arrested in Scottsdale

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Former Suns guard Cam Payne arrested in Scottsdale

June 15, 2024 4:16pm MST

Scottsdale Police arrested former Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne for allegedly providing false information to officers. He was released shortly after the arrest took place.

Charles Barkley retiring from TV analyst role after 24 years

June 15, 2024 7:18am MST

Barkley made the retirement announcement during the NBA Finals postgame show Friday.

Jerry West: From LeBron James to Michael Jordan, tributes pour in for late NBA legend

June 12, 2024 6:05pm MST

LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Pau Gasol, Dwyane Wade and Alex Rodriguez were just some of the current and retired athletes who took to social media to honor NBA icon Jerry West.

NBA icon Jerry West dead at 86

June 12, 2024 8:22am MST

NBA legend Jerry West, the man who inspired the league's logo, passed away at the age of 86.

Former NBA star Delonte West arrested in Virginia

June 6, 2024 10:29am MST

Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested in Fairfax County.

Chipotle giving away free burritos during NBA Finals: How the deal works

June 6, 2024 5:30am MST

Chipotle is giving basketball fans the chance to win free food during the 2024 NBA finals.

'Clipped': What to know about the Donald Sterling scandal

June 4, 2024 7:45am MST

It was one of the biggest scandals to rock the world of sports and it happened right here in Los Angeles.

Brian Keefe officially named Washington Wizards head coach

May 29, 2024 5:01pm MST

The Washington Wizards hired Brian Keefe as their coach on Wednesday, sticking with the man who led the team on an interim basis from late January until the end of the season.