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Basketball World Cup 2023: How to Watch and Who's Playing

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Nikola Jokić and the Phenom of 'Positionless' Basketball

By Anna Gordon

Becky Hammon Isn't Waiting for the NBA to Call

By Sean Gregory/Las Vegas

Fairleigh Dickinson Wasn't Even Supposed to Be Here

By Sean Gregory
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LeBron James Is the New NBA Scoring King

Still dominating the league at 38, he has little reason to slow down.

By Sean Gregory

What It Was Like to Shoot Hoops With Kobe Bryant

On the 3rd anniversary of his death, TIME tells the story of a video interview that's gone viral

By Sean Gregory

Dwyane Wade on Netflix’s 'Redeem Team' Doc

The basketball star on a new doc that revisits the 2008 U.S. Olympic team, and teen sensation Victor Webanyama

By Sean Gregory

Brittney Griner's Fight for Freedom

For now, the U.S. feels the ball is in Moscow’s court

By Sean Gregory

Where Brittney Griner's Case Goes From Here

A deal with Russia to bring Griner home—which includes a potential "prisoner swap" between the two countries—remains in play

By Sean Gregory

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Detained in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner is reportedly being held by Russian authorities after they allegedly found marijuana on her at the airport.

By Josiah Bates

Bucks 1st NBA Team to Visit White House in 5 Years

The team visit comes after tensions between former President Donald Trump and many of the league’s athletes.

By Jennifer Epstein, Josh Wingrove and Kim Bhasin/Bloomberg

WNBA's New Dallas Wings Uniforms Spark Controversy

"For Black women to not even be considered when it came to these jerseys, there should be accountability for that"

By Megan McCluskey

Women's March Madness Players Take Shots at NCAA

"It’s 2021 and we are still fighting for bits and pieces of equality"

By Megan McCluskey

LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers Win 2020 NBA Title

The legend wins his fourth title with his third different franchise.

By Sean Gregory

'Craziness on a Daily Basis': Michael Jordan's White Sox Teammates Remember His 1994 Season

Michael Jordan's White Sox teammates remember his relentless work ethic, late night meals, and penchant for gambling on just about anything

By Andrew R. Chow

Inside Michael Jordan's Refusal to Back Harvey Gantt

The fifth episode of The Last Dance, the popular ESPN docu-series examining the impact of Michael Jordan and the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls, touches on one of the more controversial aspects of Jordan's legendary career: his...

By Sean Gregory

LeBron: He Won't Play in Games Without Fans

The NBA is reportedly considering barring fans from games

By Madeleine Carlisle

Johns Hopkins Bars Fans From Attending This Weekend's NCAA Basketball Tournament Amid Coronavirus Fears

Maryland's governor declared a state of emergency after announcing three confirmed cases in Montgomery County

By Mahita Gajanan

Maya Moore Fights for Justice

When Maya Moore announced in January that she was once again sitting out a basketball season -- and this year, skipping what would be her third appearance in an Olympic Games -- in order to...

By Sean Gregory

Michael Jordan's Emotional Eulogy at Kobe Memorial

"As I got to know him, I wanted to be the best big brother that I could be"

By Josiah Bates
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