NBA: News

The national basketball association is an American professional basketball league played only by men. It has 30 teams, 29 from US and 1 from Canada. NBA is recognized by international basketball federation. It was founded on June 6, 1946, by the owners of the major ice hockey arenas in the US and Canada.

NIRF Ranking 2024: IIT-Madras bags top spot in overall category

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings for 2024 were announced on Monday by the Minister of State for Education and External Affairs, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.

18 Apr 2024

Golden State Warriors

X's AI chatbot sparks vandalism rumor after misinterpreting basketball slang

In a recent NBA game, Golden State Warriors's Klay Thompson's performance was described as "shooting bricks," a basketball term referring to unsuccessful scoring attempts.

18 Sep 2023

Relationships

Teyana Taylor, Iman Shumpert call it quits: Their relationship timeline

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert have decided to end their marriage!

26 Jul 2023

LeBron James

LeBron 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.

21 Jul 2023

YouTube

YouTuber JiDion faces lifetime ban from NBA: Exploring his controversies

Former Twitch star-YouTuber Jidon Adams—popularly known as JiDion—has been handed a lifetime ban from attending NBA and WNBA games due to his outrageous antics during the matches.

19 Feb 2023

Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh plays NBA All-Star Celebrity Game; meets Ben Affleck

Bollywood actor and NBA India ambassador Ranveer Singh was recently in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where he met actor Ben Affleck on the court.

08 Feb 2023

LeBron James

NBA: 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

Basketball

Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics to win NBA championship

Golden State Warriors defeated Boston Celtics 103-90 to win the NBA Championship on Thursday.

02 Jan 2022

Basketball

NBA 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.

14 Aug 2021

Sports

NBA: Who is India's Princepal Singh?

Princepal Singh recently became only the second Indian after Satnam Singh to feature in the NBA Summer League.

13 Aug 2021

Basketball

'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

Basketball

NBA: 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.

17 May 2021

Michael Jordan

Stephen Curry scripts history, secures his second NBA scoring title

Legend Stephen Curry secured his second NBA scoring title with 46 points in the Golden State Warriors' 113-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

13 May 2021

Basketball

Michael 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.

27 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Luminaries lost in 2020 whose voids could never be filled

Everyone is waiting for a happy New Year because deep down, we all know that there's nothing happy about 2020.

NADA 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

Basketball

Kobe 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.

01 Nov 2020

Walt Disney

Disney working on NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo's biopic 'Greek Freak'

Disney is eyeing a big sports film, and this time, it will focus on a Milwaukee Bucks superstar.

IPL 2020: MI introduce NBA-style Smart Ring to track stats

The Indian Premier League defending champions Mumbai Indians have introduced an exclusive 'Smart Ring' in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Aug 2020

Yale

US approves new 'saliva test' for COVID-19: Details here

In a major development, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved SalivaDirect, a novel test that can detect a COVID-19 infection using nothing but your saliva.

29 Jul 2020

Walt Disney

NBA season restart: Everything you need to know

The NBA 2019-20 season is set to resume on July 30.

27 Jul 2020

India

Indian 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

Basketball

Russell 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

Basketball

Michael 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

Basketball

NBA 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.

NBA 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

Basketball

Michael 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.

27 Mar 2020

Tennis

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Nadal and Gasol launch fund-raising drive to help Spaniards

Spanish sport legends Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol launched a fund-raising drive explaining they wanted to give something back to the coronavirus hit nation.

18 Mar 2020

Los Angeles Lakers

Coronavirus outbreak: Four Brooklyn Nets players including Durant test positive

NBA star Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.

16 Mar 2020

Football

Coronavirus outbreak: Paul Pogba launches fund-raising campaign on his birthday

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has launched a fund-raising campaign to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

15 Mar 2020

Instagram

Coronavirus outburst: Third NBA player tested positive

A third NBA player tested positive for coronavirus as per a statement from the Detroit Pistons.

01 Feb 2020

Microsoft

Hackers are exploiting Kobe Bryant's wallpaper to mine cryptocurrency

As the world mourns the unexpected demise of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, hackers are using the tragedy to make money.

01 Feb 2020

LeBron James

Hummer is coming back as a 1,000 horsepower all-electric SUV

General Motors Company is resurrecting the Hummer, its iconic military-style SUV, as an all-electric "super truck" with massive power and acceleration.

28 Jan 2020

Basketball

Nike 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

Rafael Nadal

Australian Open 2020: Nadal beats Kyrgios in an intense four-setter

Reigning world number one, Rafael Nadal, overcame Australia's Nick Kyrgios, as he beat the latter in four sets in the pre-quarters of the Australian Open 2020 on Monday.

27 Jan 2020

Barack Obama

Grammys 2020: Billie Eilish sweeps awards; Stars remember Kobe Bryant

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards were held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles last night.

27 Jan 2020

Basketball

NBA 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.

21 Oct 2019

India

Soon, IIT Foundation will accredit engineering colleges

Soon, the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) will no longer accredit engineering colleges in India.

16 Oct 2019

London

Love sports? Here are five cities you must visit once

Sports is way more than how people often see it from the outside - it is, in fact, a way of life.

11 Oct 2019

LeBron James

NBA: Ranking the top five players for the upcoming season

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is all set to grip the world in basketball fever again, as the upcoming 2019-20 season kicks in from October 22.

08 Oct 2019

Basketball

Ranking 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

Basketball

Do you know about these weird NBA rules?

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the best basketball league across the globe.

01 Oct 2019

India

All you need to know about NBA India Games 2019

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the greatest basketball tournament on the planet.

25 Sep 2019

Basketball

NBA: 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

Basketball

NBA: 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

Basketball

NBA: 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

Basketball

Ranking 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

Basketball

Ranking the greatest NBA seasons of the legends

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league in the world.

11 Sep 2019

Basketball

NBA: 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

Basketball

Ranking the best NBA Finals of all-time

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the most popular basketball league in the world.

NBA: Here are some amazing records held by Stephen Curry

The NBA has witnessed a number of legendary players over the years.

30 Aug 2019

Basketball

NBA: 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

Boston

Five funny NBA moments

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league, not just in the USA, but globally.

26 Aug 2019

Basketball

Here are the most embarrassing NBA records to date

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league across the globe.

18 Aug 2019

Basketball

Here are few of the unbreakable records in NBA

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the USA.

12 Jun 2019

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli only Indian on Forbes' list of richest athletes

On Tuesday, Forbes released its list of richest top 100 athletes and the only Indian to feature on this coveted list was Virat Kohli.

13 Aug 2018

India

India 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

Basketball

All 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.

130+ fractures later, this multi-talented 14-year-old journeys on

The first time Sparsh Shah made it to news was in 2016, when he had recreated his idol Eminem's unforgettable rap 'Not Afraid.'

16 Jun 2018

Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann chooses Atletico Madrid over Barcelona

France forward Antoine Griezmann has confirmed that he is ready to sign a new contract with Atletico Madrid.

01 May 2018

YouTube

Google partners with NBC to develop virtual reality TV shows

Google and NBC have collaborated to make virtual reality (VR) TV shows.

06 Apr 2018

India

I&B to form committee to regulate online media in India

A day after the government cancelled a controversial 'fake news' circular, the I&B Ministry has decided to constitute a committee to frame guidelines for online media.

02 Feb 2018

Deepika Padukone

'Ghoomar on Ice' by figure skating champion goes viral

'Padmaavat' has had its shares of downs, but now that it has been released, it's causing a storm among fans.

31 Jan 2018

Hollywood

Americans dance to 'Ghoomar', while Indians ban it

From attacking schools, setting buses ablaze to putting a bounty of Deepika's nose, Padmaavat has seen it all.

16 Sep 2017

Gujarat

Sardar Sarovar Dam closing: Gandhi's MP memorial submerged, thousands affected

When the gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat were closed in June, the goal was to allow more water storage, increase electricity generation and reduce overflow periods, among others

05 Aug 2017

Madhya Pradesh

Narmada dam: Thousands protest against inadequate resettlement

As political drama and the India-China military standoff in Doklam are hogging the national limelight among other things, 12 people including veteran activist, Medha Patkar have been fasting over the past week over the government's decision to raise water levels in the Sardar Sarovar dam in Narmada.

29 Jun 2017

Basketball

Indian 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.

This week in sports!

With the French Open in tennis, NBA finals in basketball, Champions Trophy in cricket and Indonesian Open in badminton, it has been a busy week till now for the fans.

West win the 2017 NBA All-Star Game

The West Conference defeated their counterparts East Conference 192-182 in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at New Orleans.