Several NBA stars responded to gold-medal sprinter Noah Lyles after he raised doubts about the authenticity of the "world champion" label that the league.
After women's soccer, the next World Cup will be men's basketball as several countries descend upon Asia to compete for the FIBA World Cup, with some big NBA stars representing their respective countries.
Rumors abound about Shakira's dating life while she was in London as she was seen spending time with NBA star Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat... and F1 racer Lewis Hamilton on a different night.
Domantas Sabonis, an All-NBA center for the Sacramento Kings, has agreed to a significant contract renegotiation and extension with the team, with the new deal reportedly worth $217 million over five seasons.
LeBron James has won a ring with the Los Angeles Lakers, though many still say he does not belong there. However, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has come to his defense.
The NBA's investigation into Ja Morant's latest incident with a pistol could "come to a head," and Commissioner Adam Silver said the ruling would be announced after the NBA Finals.
The opening of the NBA Playoffs Western Conference semifinals made the most watched semifinal Game 1 on cable after the game between Lakers and Warriors ended with 117-112.