NBA
5-Time NBA Champion, Former Demon Deacon Tim Duncan Retires After 19 Seasons
San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan is calling it a career. The former Demon Deacon announced his retirement Monday, marking the end of an era for the Spurs and the NBA.
Kevin Durant Picks Golden State Warriors, Ending Free Agency Saga
Kevin Durant is leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to join fellow superstar Stephen Curry. His choice quickly gained the endorsement of Lil B, a rapper whose sobriquet is The BasedGod.
Cavaliers' Historic Win Was Just What This Fan Needed
People from Cleveland know not to get ahead of themselves. We know what it's like to lose. Until now.
From Drug-Filled Days On The Cape To The Verge Of The NBA
Nick Minnerath was an unlikely NBA hopeful. He failed off his high school team twice and lost two years to drugs. But a family friend and a coach who gave him a shot renewed his basketball ambitions.
Playing For A Chance: The Promise And Pain Of The NBA's Minor League
Everyone knows about the multimillion-dollar salaries and celebrity status of NBA players. But in the shadows of the NBA, men toil in the relative obscurity of the D-League to keep their dream alive.
'Black Gods Of The Asphalt' Takes Basketball Beyond The Court
When you see a bunch of guys playing street basketball you might not just see a game. In his new book Black Gods of the Asphalt author Onaje Woodbine shows how it's also a spiritual experience.
In Basketball's D-League, Player Takes Long Shot At NBA Dream
John Holland made six figures playing pro basketball in Europe. He traded that for $19,000 and Canton, Ohio, playing on the Cleveland Cavaliers' farm team for a chance to play in the NBA.
For Some NBA Hopefuls, A Timeout In Basketball's Lesser-Known League
Basketball players hoping to break into the NBA sometimes play first in the D-League. On this episode of Embedded, we follow two players through the highs and lows of the season.
Stephen Curry Is NBA's 1st Unanimous MVP
The Golden State Warriors guard, who has made a habit of launching — and making — shots from well beyond the 3-point line, is the league's Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row.