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NBA: Suspended Robert Sarver says he's decided to sell Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury

Robert Sarver said selling "is the best course of action," although he initially hoped he would be able to keep control of the franchises

US President Joe Biden meets with families of Russia-detained Paul Whelan, Brittney Griner at White House

Joe Biden's meetings with the families were not an indication that negotiations with Russia for their release have reached a breakthrough.

NBA: Phoenix Suns sponsor PayPal won't back Robert Sarver, players union chief calls for life ban

Robert Sarver was fined $10 million and issued a one-year suspension by the NBA for racist and misogynist remarks within a harsh workplace environment that at times included bullying

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for a record $10.1 million

A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, sold for a record $10.1 million

NBA: LeBron James, Chris Paul rip league for falling short in punishing Robert Sarver

Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player James was among those who don't see any place in the NBA for Sarver in the future.

NBA boss Adam Silver says Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's punishment was severe and fair

Silver said the situations vis a vis Donald Sterling were "dramatically different" and there was "no discussion" about the process of removing Sarver as owner

NBA suspends Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver following racism probe

The NBA said the investigation included interviews with 320 people, including current and former employees of the Suns as well as Sarver himself.

Cleveland Cavaliers excited to land Donovan Mitchell as NBA deal made official

Donovan Mitchell was sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Utah getting Finland's Lauri Markkanen, guards Collin Sexton and Ochai Agbaji in NBA draft

Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16m in damages in trial over crash photos

Kobe Bryant's widow later posted a picture on Instagram of her with her late husband and daughter, with the caption: "All for you! I love you! JUSTICE for Kobe and Gigi!"

Kobe Bryant's widow says she fears fatal helicopter crash photos will spread

A tearful Vanessa, wife of Kobe Bryant, said she lives in fear of the pictures surfacing on the internet, and "constantly being spread."

NBA confidently resumes global games after COVID-19 pandemic hiatus

The NBA, with 97 percent of players and 100 percent of staff vaccinated, consulted doctors, medical specialists and officials in each city before finalising the global schedule.

NBA: LeBron James chases scoring record as Warriors face Lakers and 76ers meet Celtics in openers

NBA teams will travel a bit less in the coming season, about 5% fewer miles in the air on average over last season.

LeBron James agrees two-year LA Lakers contract extension for $97 million: Reports

James, 37, has said he wants to play through the 2024-25 season for the chance to play alongside his eldest son, a top high school prospect in Los Angeles.

Lawyers appeal Brittney Griner's Russian prison sentence

Lawyer Maria Blagovolina was quoted by Russian news agencies on Monday as saying the appeal was filed, but the grounds of the appeal were not immediately clear

On this day in 1959: Magic Johnson was born to rule NBA court

Magic Johnson led his high school team to a state championship in 1977 and led Michigan State University to the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship title in 1979.

Vannesa Bryant’s lawyer says photos of Kobe’s remains shared 'for a laugh'

Vanessa Bryant cried frequently during her lawyer's presentation. She was still wiping tears from her eyes minutes afterward during a break.

Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by Los Angeles jury

Vanessa Bryant claims deputies did not take the photos for investigative purposes and shared them with firefighters who responded to the crash scene.

NBA: After Kevin Durant ultimatum, Brooklyn Nets owner backs Steve Nash, Sean Marks

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant

Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence

Brittney Griner's team the Pheonix Mercury watched the verdict together in the morning right before the team had their pregame shoot-around.

Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge trial

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week urged to accept a deal under which Griner and Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia on an espionage conviction, would go free.

Bill Russell, NBA star and civil rights pioneer, dies at 88

The most prolific winner in NBA history, Bill Russell marched with Martin Luther King Jr., stood with Muhammad Ali and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

NBA investigates James Harden's free agency deal: report

The NBA implemented tougher penalties for tampering -- illegally contacting or negotiating with free agents or future free agents -- in 2019. Teams can be fined or stripped of draft picks for breaking the rules.

NBA: James Harden agrees to two-year, $68.6 million deal to stay with Sixers

Harden will reportedly make $33 million in the 2022-23 season in the deal that also includes a $35.6 million player option for 2023-24.

NBA: Warriors' Andrew Wiggins wishes COVID-19 vaccine wasn't part of title-winning season

Wiggins agreed to get the jab because a San Francisco health order would have seen him sitting out home games if he didn't.

NBA: Deandre Ayton signs long-term deal to stay with Phoenix Suns

Ayton was pivotal in Phoenix's run to the 2021 NBA Finals, where the Suns were beaten by the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA: Phoenix Suns match Indiana Pacers' $133 million offer for Deandre Ayton

The move means the Suns — at least for now — keep their nucleus of Ayton and the All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

Character witnesses testify in support of Brittney Griner

Director of the Russian team she plays for in the offseason said he told the court about her merits

NBA adopts play-in tournament on full-time basis

NBA club owners voted Tuesday to have the play-in tournament become a full-time path to the playoffs and toughened rules on teams making intentional fouls to deny fast-break scoring runs.

NBA adopts play-in tournament on full-time basis, rules tightened on intentional fouls

The NBA staged a play-in tournament on a one-year basis in the 2020-21 season and extended that for an extra season in 2021-22.