The NBA’s era of simmering grudges appeared to be long gone. But a thrilling young Memphis team have an issue with everyone, from opponents to fans NBA rivalries used to Read more

All-Star decided to go on ‘attack mode’ against Rockets Lillard’s evening dampened by fear of needles The celebration surrounding Damian Lillard’s record-breaking performance was short-lived. Lillard set franchise and career Read more

The modern-day uptick in team-switching has made for less of the classic rivalries that defined previous eras. But matchups like Zion v Ja and Celtics v Bucks are bursting with Read more

Kings outlast Clippers 176-175 in double overtime Teams combine for record-tying 44 three-pointers Russell Westbrook has 17 points in Clippers debut There were a couple moments Friday night when Sacramento Read more

Center used offensive term during video game livestream Player has worked with Jewish groups during absence Meyers Leonard is getting another chance at the NBA, nearly two years after he Read more

Player has scored only three baskets in NBA career 6ft 2in guard has yet to play for his team this season Mac McClung went some way to single-handedly restored the Read more

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has become an institution in modern basketball. But for years dunks were outlawed in college and high school games It seems impossible to believe, but Read more

Jordan makes $10m gift to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday Six-time NBA champion first supported organization in 1989 Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by Read more

Former basketball player shot 66-year-old man in 2021 Appling faces up to 40 years in jail over homicide charge A former Michigan State University basketball star pleaded guilty on Monday Read more

Trio had been part of so-called ‘Big Three’ in Brooklyn All three have now left embattled Nets franchise James Harden isn’t surprised Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanted out of Read more