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Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his final game as he ended a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the sixth time the NBA's third highest scorer had scored 60 points, beaten only by Wilt Chamberlain.more

The Kobe Bryant Farewell Tour comes to an end next week. While the Lakers are going down in flames, Bryant-related merchandise is going up in price.more

Wizards' Wall out with sore right knee against Nets. Wizards point guard John Wall has a sore right knee and will not play against Brooklyn on Wednesday night.more

Marcin Gortat of Poland is fifth among the most accurate throwing game in NBA league. DeAndre Jordan from LA Clippers is leading. more

Shaquille O'Neal, Tom Izzo, Jerrry Reinsdorf, Sheryl Swoops, Yao Ming and Allen Iverson have been elected to the Naismith Basketball of Fame class of 2016.more

Marcin Gortat scored 21 points on 10-for-12 shooting on Sunday, adding seven rebounds and an assist.more

With their playoff hopes on thin ice following a loss to the league's best team, the Washington Wizards (36-38) will continue their five-game swing out west with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings (29-45) at Sleep Train Arena, where they haven't won in over seven years.more

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has been hit with a $2.5 million-lawsuit stemming from an encounter with a New York City teenaged fan who he refused to take a photo with back in November 2015. The incident happened when Smith was in town for a Cavaliers road game against the Knicks.more

The White House said former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is heading to Cuba in June as the two nations look to sports to improve ties.more

The situation at Philips Arena Monday night was strikingly similar to the previous time the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks had met in the building, way back on Nov. 7: The Wizards were clinging onto a three-point lead entering the fourth quarter.more

The list of things that a person can buy with $100,00 is a lengthy one. For some, it could go toward a 2016 Range Rover, which starts at $85,000. For others, it could be used to pay off the mortgage on a house. It could even buy this 12 acre private island in Canada.more

Similar scenarios resulted in the same dominating finishes for the San Antonio Spurs over their past two outings.more

Resist the temptation to see their 124-81 dismantling of the Detroit Pistons as some new level of performance-one that maybe, just maybe you've convinced yourself indicates this season isn't a lost cause. And do not under any circumstances mistake this for a glimpse of the Wizards' true potential.more

The Wizards are currently hovering around .500. Throughout the season, there have been plenty of uncertainties surrounding this team's defense, leadership, and who will be coaching the team next year. The one certainty? Marcin Gortat's rock solid play at both ends of the floor.more

Last night the Washington Wizards were embarrassed by the conference leading Cleveland Cavaliers on national televisionmore

North American sports team owners were prevalent in Forbes' annual list of billionaires published Tuesday as 20 NBA owners, 19 NFL owners, 10 NHL owners and eight MLB owners all fit the bill.more

Marcin Gortat of Poland added 18 points and a career-high 20 rebounds during Wizards match against Philadelphia 76ers.more

Saturday night in the Verizon Center will be all about white and red. The Wizards game against the Kings will also feature the fifth annual Polish Heritage Night, hosted by Marcin Gortat.more

Without Jimmy Butler, Nikola Mirotic nor Derrick Rose in the lineup, the Wizards were the heavy favorites against the Chicago Bulls.more

Polish basketball player has sent 213 litres of milk to his pupil.more

Washington centre Marcin Gortat is excited about the Wizards' trade for forward Markieff Morris.more

While Kobe Bryant's final season with the Los Angeles Lakers has proved the time is right to retire, the NBA All-Star Weekend gave fans and players the perfect opportunity to pay homage to the great man's career.more

Gortat had 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 23 minutes on Thursday in a loss to the Bucks.more

For the first time, the NBA All-Star Weekend is heading outside the United States. Toronto was announced as the site for these festivities back in September 2013, and the city has been gearing up ever since.more

While the world prepares for Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara this Sunday, the NBA is quickly gearing up for its 2016 All-Star Weekend, which will be held in Toronto between February 12 and 14.more