Basketball: News
Basketball is a team sport. It is played with the primary objective to shoot a basketball through the defender's hoop while preventing the opposing team from shooting in their hoop. Ten players play in this game. Initially, it was played with a soccer ball.The first official game was played in the YMCA gymnasium in Albany, New York, on January 20, 1892
21 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Fitch becomes NBA's first coach to lose 1,000 games
On November 21, 1996, NBA history was made as Bill Fitch, coaching the LA Clippers, became the first coach to reach 1,000 career losses following a 105-94 defeat against Dallas Mavericks.
20 Nov 2024
NBANBA: Decoding top five players with the most triple-doubles
Denver Nuggets' Russell Westbrook became the first player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple-doubles.
20 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: A.C. Green makes NBA history with 907 successive games
On November 20, 1997, Dallas Mavericks' A.C. Green set an NBA milestone by breaking the record for consecutive games played.
19 Nov 2024
NBANBA: Top teams with best offensive rating through week 5
Cleveland Cavaliers, the league's only unbeaten team, lead in offensive rating as of Week 5.
19 Nov 2024
LeBron James#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron James becomes first with triple-doubles vs 30 teams
LeBron James, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, achieved a historic milestone on November 19, 2019.
18 Nov 2024
NBAPresenting top five NBA players with most career three-pointers
The art of the three-pointer has become a defining element in modern NBA basketball, and few have mastered it. These names include Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and James Harden.
18 Nov 2024
NBA#ThisDayThatYear: A.C. Green ties NBA record with 906 straight games
On November 18, 1997, A.C. Green, playing for the Dallas Mavericks, tied the NBA record for consecutive games played at 906, a mark set by Randy Smith.
17 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Decoding the stats of Nikola Jokic's 2023-24 MVP season
Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić cemented his legacy in the 2023-24 season, delivering one of the most remarkable campaigns in NBA history.
17 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Top five players with most games played (regular season)
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99.
17 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Bill Cartwright hits perfect 19 free throws, ties record
Bill Cartwright, a New York Knicks center, etched his name in NBA history on November 17, 1981, by hitting all 19 of his free throws against the Kansas City Kings in a 124-110 loss.
16 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Highlights of 2023-24 Boston Celtics' championship-winning season
The 2023-24 Boston Celtics won the franchise's 18th NBA Championship, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the finals.
16 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Sacramento Kings players with most points in a game
De'Aaron Fox made history with a 60-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting a Sacramento Kings franchise record.
16 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Rockets score second-highest first-half points in NBA history (2017)
On November 16, 2017, the Houston Rockets scored a historic 90 points in the first half against the Phoenix Suns, marking the second-most points ever in an NBA first half.
15 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Decoding Victor Wembanyama's 2023 rookie season in stats
Victor Wembanyama, drafted first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA draft, became the first French and second European player to achieve this.
15 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron surpasses Chamberlain for 5th on NBA scoring list
LeBron James achieved a historic milestone on November 15, 2018, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
14 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationTop five NBA teams with the longest winning streaks
The Cleveland Cavaliers have launched the 2024/25 season with an unprecedented 13-0 start, igniting talk about historic winning streaks.
14 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationVictor Webanyama breaks NBA record with a career-high 50-point game
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs rookie, made headlines with a dazzling 50-point performance against the Washington Wizards, breaking multiple NBA records.
14 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Johnson, Bellamy make NBA history with 40 points each
On November 14, 1964, Gus Johnson and Walt Bellamy of the Baltimore Bullets made NBA history by becoming the first teammates to each score 40 or more points in the same game.
13 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationPresenting the top three must-watch NBA Cup group play games
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup group play began Tuesday, with eight teams securing victories in their openers.
13 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association2024 NBA Cup: All you need to know
The NBA Cup, the league's second in-season tournament, kicked off on November 12, featuring all 30 teams.
13 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Bob Pettit becomes NBA's first 20,000-point scorer
St. Louis Hawks forward Bob Pettit made history on November 13, 1964, becoming the first NBA player to score 20,000 career points.
12 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Thunder's Holmgren sidelined for 8-10 weeks with pelvic injury
Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder's promising young center, recently sustained a pelvic injury, sidelining him for 8-10 weeks.
12 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Kevin Love achieves NBA's first 30-30 game since 1982
On November 12, 2010, Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love made NBA history, against the New York Knicks, posting a remarkable 31 points and 31 rebounds.
11 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Pelicans' Zion Williamson sidelined indefinitely with hamstring injury
Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans power forward, is sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a hamstring injury as announced by the team.
10 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Kevin Durant sidelined for two weeks with calf strain
Kevin Durant, the power forward for the Phoenix Suns, has been sidelined for at least two weeks due to a calf strain. Durant suffered the injury during a game and will now miss multiple games.
10 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Suns set NBA record with 107 first-half points (1990)
On November 10, 1990, the Phoenix Suns set a new NBA record by scoring an unprecedented 107 points in the first half against the Denver Nuggets.
09 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Sabonis' historic triple-double helps Sacramento sink Toronto 112-107
Domantas Sabonis, the Sacramento Kings center, made NBA history with a perfect triple-double against the Toronto Raptors, shooting 6 for 6 from the field and 5 for 5 at the free-throw line.
09 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Warriors set record with four players hitting four threes
In a dominant performance on November 9, 2016, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-95.
08 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationPresenting NBA Rookie of the Year candidates, through Week 2
The 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year race is wide open.
08 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Minneapolis Lakers' Elgin Baylor scores record 64 points
On November 8, 1959, Elgin Baylor, the Minneapolis Lakers' star forward, scored 64 points against the Boston Celtics.
07 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Decoding Sixth Man of the Year candidates (Week 2)
As Week 2 of the NBA season wraps, the Sixth Man of the Year race is heating up.
07 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Warriors' Stephen Curry sets NBA record with 13 three-pointers
On November 7, 2016, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry set an NBA record by hitting 13 three-pointers in a single game.
06 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Presenting the top five point guards this season
The 2024-25 NBA season is heating up, with players showing out for their teams.
06 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Chris Paul dishes out 21 assists vs Lakers (2007)
On November 6, 2007, Chris Paul, one of the NBA's premier point guards, is known for his exceptional playmaking ability.
06 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Embiid suspended for three games after altercation with journalist
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made headlines after being suspended for three games due to an altercation with a journalist in the locker room.
03 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant, 18, becomes NBA's youngest player
On November 3, 1996, 18-year-old Kobe Bryant made history as the then-youngest player to ever debut in the NBA.
11 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Decoding USA's gold medal campaign in men's basketball
The USA men's basketball team won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal after beating France, 98-87, in the final of the 2024 Paris Games.
28 May 2024
BaseballTriumphs of the underdog: Inspiring sports fiction you should read
Sports fiction often mirrors life's challenges, showcasing the resilience and determination required to overcome obstacles.
26 Jul 2023
LeBron JamesLeBron James's son Bronny suffers cardiac arrest at 18: Details
Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing at the University of Southern California on Monday, a family spokesperson confirmed.
08 Feb 2023
NBANBA: LeBron James becomes all-time leading scorer, overtakes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James has become the all-time leading scorer in NBA.
17 Jun 2022
NBAGolden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics to win NBA championship
Golden State Warriors defeated Boston Celtics 103-90 to win the NBA Championship on Thursday.
08 Jun 2022
Hollywood'Hustle' review: Adam Sandler soars high in this all-heart drama
Adam Sandler's sports drama Hustle dropped on Netflix on Wednesday (June 8) after a limited theatrical release in the US.
02 Jan 2022
NBANBA legend Stephen Curry scores three-pointer in 158th straight game
NBA legend Stephen Curry broke his own NBA record while leading the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win against Utah Jazz.
13 Aug 2021
NBA'It feels like a dream': Princepal Singh on NBA journey
Only the second Indian to debut in the NBA Summer League, young basketball player Princepal Singh says his journey has been nothing short of a "dream."
04 Jun 2021
NBANBA: Los Angeles Lakers eliminated in first round of playoffs
An incredible effort from Devin Booker helped the Phoenix Suns eliminate NBA defending champions Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of playoffs.
13 May 2021
NBAMichael Jordan's famous Air Jordan sold for $152,000 at auction
A pair of basketball legend Michael Jordan's famous Air Jordans from his rookie season has been sold for $152,500 at the auction.
24 Dec 2020
NBANADA hands Indian basketball player Satnam Singh two-year doping ban
Satnam Singh Bhamara, the first Indian player to be drafted into NBA, has been handed a two-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) disciplinary panel for failing a dope test.
30 Nov 2020
NBAKobe Bryant's Basketball Hall of Fame induction shifted to May'21
Kobe Bryant, the late NBA legend, will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame next May.
29 Jul 2020
NBANBA season restart: Everything you need to know
The NBA 2019-20 season is set to resume on July 30.
27 Jul 2020
IndiaIndian basketball captain Bhriguvanshi vouches for a domestic league
The captain of the Indian basketball team Vishesh Bhriguvanshi believes the sport would have a bright future in the country.
14 Jul 2020
NBARussell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus ahead of NBA season
NBA star Russell Westbrook, on Monday, revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus as the league is set to resume in Florida shortly.
06 Jun 2020
NBAMichael Jordan pledges $100 million towards racial equality
NBA legend Michael Jordan announced a donation of $100 million towards groups who have been fighting for racial equality and social justice.
04 Jun 2020
NBANBA expected to continue the season with 22 teams
The NBA's return amid the coronavirus pandemic is imminent, however, it could only be with 22 teams in the month of July.
24 May 2020
NBANBA in talks to resume season at Disney's sports complex
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Company about restarting the remainder of its season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
18 May 2020
NBAMichael Jordan's first-ever Air Jordan fetch $560,000 at the auction
The sneakers worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan fetched $560,000 in an online auction, said the auction house, Sotheby's.
15 Mar 2020
InstagramCoronavirus outburst: Third NBA player tested positive
A third NBA player tested positive for coronavirus as per a statement from the Detroit Pistons.
28 Jan 2020
NBANike pulls down Kobe Bryant products online following tragic death
Leading sports equipment brand Nike has pulled down products related to NBA legend Kobe Bryant after he tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
27 Jan 2020
NBANBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in helicopter crash
In a shocking turn of events, NBA star and basketball legend Kobe Bryant lost his life in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His daughter, Gianna, who was merely 13 years old, also died.
08 Oct 2019
NBARanking the top controversies in NBA to date
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the top basketball tournament in the world and produces some big moments each and every season.
01 Oct 2019
NBADo you know about these weird NBA rules?
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the best basketball league across the globe.
25 Sep 2019
NBANBA: A look at Los Angeles Lakers' all-time records
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has produced a number of champion teams over the years.
24 Sep 2019
NBANBA: Former player Andre Emmett shot dead in Dallas
In a shocking incident, former NBA player Andre Emmett was shot dead by two unknown gunmen outside his home in Dallas, Texas, on Monday.
23 Sep 2019
NBANBA: Here are the records held by Boston Celtics
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the best basketball league in the world and has produced some legendary players over the years.
20 Sep 2019
NBARanking the best NBA matches of past 10 seasons
The National Basketball Association (NBA) never fails to thrill fans with the most unique basketball action in the globe.
18 Sep 2019
NBARanking the greatest NBA seasons of the legends
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league in the world.
11 Sep 2019
NBANBA: Here are the records held by Michael Jordan
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has seen a number of legendary players being born.
09 Sep 2019
NBARanking the best NBA Finals of all-time
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the most popular basketball league in the world.
30 Aug 2019
NBANBA: Here are some unique records held by LeBron James
LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the greatest basketball players to ever play the sport.
27 Aug 2019
NBAFive funny NBA moments
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league, not just in the USA, but globally.
26 Aug 2019
NBAHere are the most embarrassing NBA records to date
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league across the globe.
18 Aug 2019
NBAHere are few of the unbreakable records in NBA
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the USA.
12 Aug 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Here are some of the craziest rules in different sports
The world of sports is filled with a number of sporting events and tournaments.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia may host NBA pre-season game next year: NBA Chief
In what could be a major boost for basketball in India, the country may host a pre-season NBA game in Mumbai next year, said the league's Commissioner Adam Silver.
11 Aug 2018
NBAAll about The King: The incredible records of LeBron James
One of the greatest basketball players of all time, LeBron James is a true legend of the game.
09 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia needs IPL-like professional league for basketball: Brook Lopez
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez feels that an IPL-like professional league is required to enhance the popularity of basketball in India.
24 Feb 2018
IndiaIndia lose to Jordan in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Indian basketball team put up a spirited fight before losing 88-102 to higher-ranked Jordan in the Asian qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
24 Jan 2018
IndiaPoonam, battling brain tumor, helps Chhattisgarh win National-Basketball Championship semis
India's tallest female basketball player, Poonam Chaturvedi helped her team notch up a win in the semis of Senior National Basketball Championship.
29 Jun 2017
NBAIndian men's basketball team to get NBA level coach?
Reports suggest that National Basketball Association's (NBA) assistant coach Phil Weber could become the next coach of the Indian men's basketball team.
