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French basketball player Steeve Ho You Fat went viral on social media on Tuesday night as the American basketball watched Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson.

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard made his return to the court against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night after missing the entire 2021-2022 season with an injury.

Shaquille O'Neal says he doesn't want to compete with Jeff Bezos' massive net worth over the Phoenix Suns: "Nobody on this planet can compete with Big Man JB."

Ben Simmons finally played for the Brooklyn Nets in their preseason opener.

On the latest edition of the Miami Sports Pod, Local 10 Sports Anchors Will Manso and Clay Ferraro discuss the injury suffered by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and how the team and league has responded since.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — the leading scorer in NBA history — dunked on Kyrie Irving in an essay accusing the Nets guard of “gelatinous ignorance.” He also called on consumers to give the 30-year-old ball handler the hook following Irving’s promotion of a clip showing “Infowars” host Alex Jones babbling a conspiracy theory. “Kyrie Irving’s thought process is an example of what happens when the ...

The Miami Heat want to keep Tyler Herro around for a while.

An eight-player trade went down in the NBA on Thursday, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets reached a deal that also included a second-round pick.

Longtime NBA announcer Mike Breen's home on Long Island, New York, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. Breen has called the NBA Finals since 2006.

Wade recently filed a petition to legally change his daughter’s name from “Zion” to “Zaya,” requesting to refer to her as “female” in all future documents. Zaya came out as transgender in 2020, sharing she was “ready to live [her] truth.”Zaya’s truth is beautiful because it’s SO Black! Ghana’s Dagaaba people traditionally assigned gender based on spiritual energy versus anatomy. Pre-colonization, African countries didn’t persecute people for sexuality or gender, unlike anti-LGBTQIA+ violence and murder seen throughout Africa today. Like Wade, we must support community members with different identities from us, understanding these differences don’t make them less Black.

Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with 4.8 million players across the country in 2021 — a 15% increase from 2020.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of the Lakers is among a group of NBA All-Stars that has secured the rights to purchase a Major League Pickleball team.

The Ime Udoka and Adam Levine infidelity scandals were brought up on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast, but because of his own experiences, he remained silent.

Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra joined his team in the Bahamas on Wednesday for the first time this training camp.

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George spoke out about the Robert Sarver controversy and said he felt like the year-long suspension was a "slap on the wrist."

Marcus Smart has been in Boston long enough to appreciate what Bill Russell meant to the Celtics, the city and the country.

At age 25, Mark Cuban thought he would retire within 10 years. He said the reason he's still working at age 64 is because he's competitive.

The March for the Martyrs is in its third year with the aim of raising the spotlight on persecuted Christians throughout the world. The gathering is set to take place in Washington, D.C.

The Boston Celtics announced that head coach Ime Udoka was suspended for the 2022-23 season after a "thorough investigation" which began over the summer.

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka may be suspended over an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer, and Stephen A. Smith of ESPN has a theory about the ordeal.

NBA team could draw interest from a range of potential suitors, from tech billionaires to former pro athletes.

Robert Sarver, who owns 35% of the franchises, says he's looking for buyers after he was suspended from the NBA for abusive behavior. His decision stemmed from the current "unforgiving climate."

LeBron James was critical of the NBA's original punishment for Robert Sarver. But when the owner announced that he was selling the Suns, James welcomed the news.

Robert Sarver is the primary owner of NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, he was recently suspended for racist and misogynistic conduct.

Robert Sarver said in a statement Wednesday he will begin the process of looking for buyers for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury after he was suspended for a year by the NBA.

The NBA had suspended Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver for using racist and sexist language and harassing employees in the workplace.

The billionaire ballplayer's latest viral hairstyle is setting Twitter ablaze.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called on the league to vote on whether Robert Sarver can remain the owner of the Phoenix Suns.

Plenty have spoken out on the punishment of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, but the executive director of the NBPA is calling for a lifetime ban.

Robert Sarver was suspended one year and fined $10 million after an investigation determined he showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic and racist speech during his ownership of the Suns.

Robert Sarver, the majority owner in Phoenix, faces increasing pressure from sponsors and members of his organization after a league investigation found he'd used racial slurs and demeaned employees.

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul says the NBA's punishment of team owner Robert Sarver for making racist and misogynistic remarks 'fell short.'

In 2014, it was revealed that then-Clippers owner Donald Sterling had used racial slurs. That prompted discussions for them and the Warriors to boycott a playoff game.

Robert Sarver, who also owns the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, was suspended one year and fined the league maximum after a nearly yearlong investigation.

The NBA says Suns owner Robert Sarver used racially insensitive language in the workplace, treated female employees unequally, made sex-related statements, and sometimes bullied employees.

The NBA has suspended Suns owner Robert Sarver for workplace misconduct including using racial slurs and harassing employees.

The possibility of a reunion of Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors was something Stephen Curry was all on board for, the superstar guard said in a recent interview.

Cynthia Marshall is the first Black female CEO in the NBA. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her book, "You've Been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected" and how her faith and extreme optimism made her uniquely equipped to turn around the culture at the Dallas Mavericks organization.

The Basketball Hall of Fame has added 16 new members.

The Basketball Hall of Fame will officially enshrine 13 new members on Saturday night.

The Miami Heat will be bringing back some old threads this season.

John Wall has spent more than a decade in NBA and has been named an All-Star. But he says a series of injuries and personal hardships took a toll on his mental state.

The 28 year-old's arrest was due to an outstanding warrant from of Texas, police said.

Bindi Irwin took her daughter, Grace, to the Australia Zoo and the toddler marveled at a picture of her late grandfather, Steve Irwin.

A jury ruled that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant's widow $16 million after deputies and firefighters allegedly took and shared photos of the crash scene.

Marc J. Spears recalled the odd story about the Lakers star on what would have been his 44th birthday.

Just two days after former NBA player Dennis Rodman told a news outlet that he was going abroad because he […] The post Dennis Rodman reverses course, says he’s not going to Russia to seek Brittney Griner’s release appeared first on TheGrio.

The former NBA superstar has said he intends to travel to Russia to seek the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from prison.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa made his preseason debut while rookie Skylar Thompson continued to look good under center, but should head coach Mike McDaniel be concerned with the struggles of Miami’s ground game?

Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck” took on a new meaning for former NBA star Latrell Sprewell.

Haslem announced the decision on Sunday at his youth basketball and cheer camp taking place this weekend at Miami High School.

The 37-year-old All-Star has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced.

LeBron James reportedly agrees to a two-year $97.1 million contract extension.

Opening Night for Miami will be on Wednesday, Oct. 19 against the Chicago Bulls.

As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.

The National Basketball Association announced Tuesday that there are no games scheduled for November 8 in an effort to encourage fans to vote in the 2022 midterms.

Russell, who died at 88, was the most prolific winner in NBA history and the first Black coach in any major U.S. pro sport to win a championship.

The network veteran shared in a series of tweets that he is a transgender man and uses he/him pronouns.

The same restrictions were in place throughout the 2021–22 NBA season.

WASHINGTON – A Russian court on Thursday found Brittney Griner guilty on drug charges, as the U.S. government scrambles to secure the WNBA star's release. During closing arguments, Russian prosecutors asked the court to sentence her to nine-and-a-half years in prison. Last month, Griner pleaded guilty to the charges but said that she had unintentionally packed the cannabis canisters in her suitcase because she was in a hurry. "We put a substantial proposal on the table weeks ago," Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters last week. "This is delicate work," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters during a White House press briefing.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo paid a visit to friend he made earlier this year at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

The basketball legend was a champion not just on the court but off it—through his groundbreaking activism for racial justice.

Russell won a record 11 championships with the Boston Celtics and became the first Black head coach in the NBA.

James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday.

A representative for Khloe Kardashian confirms she and ex Tristan Thompson have conceived a sibling for daughter True via surrogate.

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed on a $122 million, two-year extension that puts the Olympic gold medalist under contract through the 2026-27 season, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.

The Miami Heat announced Thursday that they have resigned guard Victor Oladipo.

The Miami Heat are keeping some of their depth.

It has taken place at thousands of basketball games in Jim Boylen’s long career as a player and coach. Moments before a game begins, the two teams line up on the court for the traditional playing of the national anthem.

The Miami Heat and Victor Oladipo are running it back.

The Miami Heat selected Nikola Jović, not to be confused with two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, with the 27th pick during the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night.

The Nielsen company says the NBA Finals series between two stories franchises reached 24% more viewers than the 2021 Finals.

Heat forward P.J. Tucker is declining his $7.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Miami Heat President Pat Riley held his annual end-of-season media availability on Monday at FTX Arena.

It's on to the offseason for the Miami Heat.

Despite the nasty weather that greeted folks in downtown Miami, die hard Heat fans remained focused.

Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each added 24 and the Boston Celtics held off a frantic rally in the final seconds to beat the Miami Heat 100-96 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.

FTX Arena in Downtown Miami will soon feature a packed house of white-wearing, ravenous Heat fans hoping to see Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and the rest of the never-say-die crew defend their homecourt and propel the franchise to its seventh appearance in NBA Finals.

Jimmy Butler had 47 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Miami Heat forced the Eastern Conference finals to a decisive seventh game by beating the Boston Celtics 111-103 on Friday night.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals, running away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 93-80 and take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference title series.

When the NBA playoffs take the TV court even the most popular shows find the competition tough.

The injuries continue to pile up in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Bam Adebayo scored 31 points with 10 rebounds to lead Miami to a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

The NBA recognized Bam Adebayo's defense on Friday.

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown each scored 24 and the Boston Celtics dominated the first half to roll past the Miami Heat 127-102 and tie the Eastern Conference finals at a game apiece.

The Miami Heat are preparing for another tough battle with Boston.

Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the shorthanded Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night.

On the latest episode of the Miami Sports Pod, Local 10 Sports Anchors Will Manso and Clay Ferraro discuss the ongoing playoff runs of the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers.

This will mark the fifth time that the Heat and Celtics will meet in the NBA playoffs, with Miami winning three of the previous four series.

The NBA’s long regular season can be tedious, but make no mistake, it matters.

Jimmy Butler scored 32 points and waved “bye bye” to the Philly crowd as he sent the Miami Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6.

The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback and the Golden State Warriors seek to put an embarrassing loss behind them as both teams attempt to clinch their second-round series Friday.

Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant is out for Game 5 with a bone bruise in his right knee.

Former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player Adreian Payne has died in a shooting. He was 31.

A person familiar with the decision says Denver’s Nikola Jokic has won his second consecutive Most Valuable Player award after a season in which he finished with numbers never before seen in NBA history.

James Harden scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 116-108 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Lowry hasn't played since Game 3 of Miami's opening round series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler had 22 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Brooklyn Nets say Ben Simmons will have surgery to alleviate pain in his back caused by a herniated disk.