NBA Jerseys Can Bear Advertising Logos, League Says
Starting in 2017, NBA players will see two new logos on their jerseys: one from Nike, and another from corporate sponsors that make deals with each team.
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Golden State Warriors Complete Best Season In NBA's 70-Year History
With the team's win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the Warriors finished the regular season 73-9, a game better than the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls.
Kobe Bryant's Life And Career By The Numbers
After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard plays his last game Wednesday night.
The Golden State Warriors Are On The Brink Of History — Will They Go For It?
If the Golden State Warriors win their last three games of the regular season to reach 73 wins, they'll break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record for most wins in a season.
#NPRreads: Three Stories To Bounce Around This Weekend
What do Allen Iverson, Tuscan wine and income inequality in Boston have in common? They're all on the #NPRreads list this weekend!
NBA Dares To Speak Out On Gun Control Issues
With the NBA's new ad campaign against gun violence, commentator Frank Deford says a bunch of athletes may finally provide the first successful nudge toward stiffer firearm regulation.
Dear NBA: Why So Many Games?
Basketball players don't endure numerous concussions like some football players do, nor do they suffer the arm injuries common to baseball pitchers. But the grind on the hardwood can wear bodies down.
The Sports (And Teams) Whose Fans Made The Fewest Grammatical Mistakes In 2015
The most language errors came from fans of the Washington Redskins, whose 16.5 mistakes per 100 words widely surpassed every other franchise. Fans of NBA teams did well.
Kobe Bryant Announces Retirement (In The Form Of A Poem)
The five-time NBA champion, who has had a rough year on the court, says this season will be his last. In a poem on the Players' Tribune website, he writes, "My body knows it's time to say goodbye."
Golden State Warriors Break Record For Best Start In NBA
MVP Stephen Curry led his team to a milestone victory with a 111-17 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Warriors have now won 16 games in a row.