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By the numbers: Does LeBron James' new points record shake up the GOAT debate?

5:05pm March 05, 2025

LeBron James has been so good for so long, there's a famous running joke about when he might slow down. At age 40, where does his 50,000 career points record put him in the GOAT debate?

National

New Dwyane Wade statue honors the NBA star. But some fans say it misses the mark

1:09pm October 28, 2024

The statue was months in the making. Upon its unveiling Sunday, fans suggested it looks more like former professional boxer George Foreman and Matrix actor Laurence Fishburne.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers

Teammates LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo

12:24pm October 23, 2024

The Jameses, who both play for the L.A. Lakers, shared the court for several minutes on the NBA's opening night. They join a very small club of father-son teammates in American professional sports.

National

LeBron and Bronny James play together for first time in preseason game for the Lakers

12:28am October 07, 2024

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team.

Beach Volleyball - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 3

Former NBA player Chase Budinger makes history on the Olympic beach volleyball court

12:52pm July 30, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Chase Budinger spent seven years with the NBA before retiring to focus on beach volleyball. He and his partner Miles Evans easily defeated their French opponents in their Olympic debut on Monday.

Economy

Bankruptcy, basketball, and bringing the dollar down

5:48pm July 19, 2024

It's Indicators of the Week! We cover the numbers in the news that you should know about. This week, we cover climbing corporate bankruptcies, J.D. Vance's potential to bring the dollar down, and the NBA's new super serious salary cap.

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Sports

Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

3:29am July 17, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Bryant played in the NBA for eight seasons, before taking his playing career overseas. He later coached at a his alma mater, La Salle University, as well as the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.

The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country.

Basketball is booming in Rwanda — and the NBA is there for the ride

8:36am May 28, 2024

The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future.

Sports

Bill Walton, a Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

2:59pm May 27, 2024

by The Associated Press

Walton starred for the UCLA Bruins before an influential but injury-derailed NBA career in Portland, San Diego and Boston. Afterward, he became one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting.

Sports

Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

9:57am May 09, 2024

by Associated Press

The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics' top assistant coach.