The NBA’s midsummer party was full of intrigue despite a draft class underwhelming as far as superstar talent. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebook By the time draft Read more

The 7ft 4in basketball star’s stature, both literal and figurative, says something about France’s ability to project itself beyond Europe In France, the days leading up to the opening ceremony Read more

NBA star is aiming to win his fourth Olympic medal US female flagbearer will be revealed later this week James has been picked by his fellow US Olympians to serve Read more

Can France’s 7ft 4in NBA rookie of the year and the hosts stop the Americans from claiming a fourth straight gold? A positively stacked United States team headlined by LeBron Read more

Forget Cristiano Ronaldo’s six pack: fans are finding comfort in athletes who look (a little) more like the average person A short while after helping Kansas City to victory at Read more

Deal will be part of NBA’s reported $76bn agreement League has experiences a boom in popularity The WNBA’s boom in popularity is set to be rewarded with a huge rise Read more

Joe Bryant played in the NBA and in Europe Kobe credited father for his growth as a player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Kobe Bryant, has died Read more

No 55 draft pick scores eight as Lakers bow to Rockets James’ father LeBron is with US Olympic team in UAE Bronny James has gotten the message from his father Read more

NBA agrees to $76bn deal taking league into 2030s Deal set records for both its length and total value The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, Read more

LA Clippers star dealing with knee injury Boston’s Derrick White expected to replace Leonard Kawhi Leonard will not be part of the US men’s basketball team that will compete in Read more