Russell Westbrook retires: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young and more honor former MVP

After 18 historic seasons, nine All-Star appearances, and an MVP title, Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement. See how NBA players, teams, and peers across the league are paying tribute to "Mr. Triple-Double."

Mark Walter sells Lakers for record-breaking $12B: report

Mark Walter has sold the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12 billion, according to ESPN.

NBA Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies at 86

NBA Hall-of-Famer Don Nelson, who once held the record for most wins as a head coach, has died at 86, according to a statement from his family.

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.

Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000

A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store.

The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is over

The LeBron James era with the Lakers is over. His agent Rich Paul announced Tuesday that the NBA superstar will continue his career outside of Los Angeles, leaving the Lakers to build around Luka Doncic.

Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one season at BYU, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night.

San Antonio Spurs rally past New York Knicks in crucial Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.

Trump booed by Madison Square Garden crowd in NBA Finals

President Donald Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, was loudly booed during the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

Rick Adelman, NBA Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 79

Rick Adelman won 1,042 games as an NBA coach, which is the 10th-most in league history. He also played for seven NBA seasons before transitioning to a coaching career.

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in NBA gambling case

Damon Jones on Tuesday was the first person to plead guilty in a gambling probe that resulted in the arrests of over 30 individuals, including mobsters and basketball figures.

Terry Rozier facing more federal charges in NBA gambling scheme

Terry Rozier is facing additional charges connected to an NBA gambling investigation. Last year, Rozier was arrested after he was accused in a scheme of exploiting sensitive information about players to win bets on NBA games.

Victor Wembanyama named 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year in first unanimous vote

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made NBA history on Monday as the first player to be unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest winner of the award at 22 years old.

Former Wizards star John Wall sits down with DC student-athletes
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From his playing days as a former #1 overall pick to now, John Wall has always put on for his city, and that's never been more prevalent than on days like today. Wall joined DCPS leaders for a fireside chat with student athletes from Bard High School Early College DC. The former all-star shared lessons on life, loyalty and what it takes to be successful on and off the court. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo was there for the heartfelt meeting.

Former Wizards star John Wall sits down with DC student-athletes
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From his playing days as a former #1 overall pick to now, John Wall has always put on for his city, and that's never been more prevalent than on days like today. Wall joined DCPS leaders for a fireside chat with student athletes from Bard High School Early College DC. The former all-star shared lessons on life, loyalty and what it takes to be successful on and off the court. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo was there for the heartfelt meeting.

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance.

Washington Wizards' Bub Carrington speaks about mental health with youth in the community
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Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington is using his platform for more than basketball. The Baltimore native spoke to D.C. youth about the importance of mental health today. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Monument Academy with the story