A bronze statue of legendary Los Angeles Lakers and NBA Hall of Fame player Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal will be unveiled in Star Plaza at STAPLES Center prior to the Lakers game on March 24, 2017.more
As the NBA All-Star Game approaches February 19, the league has released updated fan voting with LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors as the top two vote-getters.more
Through the previous month the Washington Wizards reactivated their season and leaped into playoff contention. They collected 10 wins, and to close the month, John Wall was named the Eastern Conference's player of the week.more
Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis' campaign to raise money through his blocked shots has generated $43,000 thus far for a New York-area youth basketball organization.more
Most thought LeBron would naturally drive to the basket like a freight train on the next play to take the lead. Instead, he took a 33-footer with 21 seconds remaining on the shot clock with the Cavaliers down 1. Because he can.more
Marcin Gortat of Poland got 9 points for Wizards.Bradley Beal scored 41 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 117-110 NBA victory over a Los Angeles Clippers team suddenly struggling on the defensive end.more
The Wizards have all ingredients to make them a respectable team. A solid point guard John Wall, excellent shooters Bradley Beal and Wall with strong front court players Marcin Gortat.more
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will be the executive producer of an HBO documentary on Muhammad Ali, who died earlier this year. The as-yet-untitled film will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who also helmed the boxing drama "Southpaw" and "Training Day." Fuqua will also produce.more
An NBA team's "bench" is the equivalent of the NFL's "special teams," the NHL's "power play" or the "bullpen" of MLB. More than merely a subset of the overall roster defined by a specific role, it's a group labeled broadly enough to allow for internal criticism far more pointed than an individual player might hear. more
On Saturday, the Clayton County Sheriff's Office swore in their new offense to defend against crime, and it comes in the form of the 7-foot tall, former NBA star.more
Cavaliers star LeBron James earned 2016 Sportsperson of the Year honors from Sports Illustrated after leading Cleveland to its first professional sports championship in 52 years last season.more
"We need energy. We need effort. We've got to make shots," Gortat rattled off in rapid succession when asked what the Wizards can do, at a dismal 2-7, to improve. more
The NBA announced on Sunday that Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating during a radio interview on Thursday.more
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers will donate $2.5 million to support the upcoming Muhammad Ali exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC.more
Duncan's No. 21 will become the eighth Spurs player retired by the franchise, joining David Robinson (50), George Gervin (44), James Silas (13), Johnny Moore (00), Sean Elliott (32), Avery Johnson (6) and Bruce Bowen (12).more
Marcin Gortat of Poland is fourth fourth among the best collection in NBA leage. Hassan Whiteside (Miami Heat) - 14,6 is first, Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons) - 14,3 is second and Tyson Chandler (Phoenix Suns) - 13,3 is third.more
Washington Wizards have quickly put themselves in a hole to start the season, falling to 1-5 after another loss to the Houston Rockets. Marcin Gortat missed two free throws in the closing moments, making it virtually impossible for the Washington Wizards to complete the comeback.more
Marcin Gortat of Poland first ever Camp Basketball Clinic in the United States. Over 50 children from the Washington, DC area had the unique opportunity to "polish" their basketball skills under the watchful eye of Washington Wizards' Starting Center Marcin Gortat. more
