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Bill Walton during a UCLA-USC basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Bill Walton, a ‘truly one of a kind’ Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

May 27, 2024 at 9:06 p.m.

Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday.

FILE – Southern California’s Bronny James (6) drives up the court against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. NBA teams were told Monday, May 13, 2024, that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA and participate in the draft combine

May 16, 2024 at 2:59 p.m.

NBA teams were told Monday that Bronny James has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Devonte’ Graham (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

May 6, 2024 at 6:36 p.m.

Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history.

Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, left, drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers’ Nicolas Batum during the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has a sprained MCL and will miss Friday’s play-in game vs. Chicago Bulls

April 18, 2024 at 5:02 p.m.

Miami guard Jimmy Butler will have an MRI on his right knee, with the Heat bracing for the strong possibility that he may miss Friday’s elimination play-in game against the...

Raptors' Jontay Porter in the first half of a game on March 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information and bet on games

April 17, 2024 at 1:43 p.m.

Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant gestures during warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, April 12, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

USA Basketball sets men’s team for the Paris Olympics with defense in mind: ‘You want players who can blend.’

April 17, 2024 at 12:11 p.m.

USA Basketball announced its men’s Olympic team for Paris — and the group has seven players with 10 combined Olympic gold medals.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) signs autographs for fans after Iowa defeated LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

The women’s NCAA Tournament had center stage last night. The stars — and the games — delivered in a big way.

April 2, 2024 at 10:16 a.m.

Millions of people tuned in across America to watch a doubleheader of women’s basketball that captivated fans like perhaps never before.

Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, right, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NBA opens investigation into Raptors’ Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations

March 26, 2024 at 7:17 a.m.

The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations, a person with knowledge of the probe said Monday night.

Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May, center, talks to an official as Florida Atlantic player Nicholas Boyd (2) watches during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Dusty May will take over at Michigan, leaving Florida Atlantic after 6 seasons and a Final Four run

March 23, 2024 at 11:18 p.m.

Dusty May is going to Michigan, returning to his Big Ten roots and leaving Florida Atlantic after six seasons highlighted by a Final Four run that thrust him into the...

The Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton in action during the NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Feb. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline / Getty Images)

5 takeaways from NBA All-Star weekend, including lots of points — and winners — in Indianapolis

February 19, 2024 at 7:46 a.m.

NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis had plenty of winners. And there are the people tasked with updating the NBA’s All-Star record book.

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