10:33 AM EDT 4/12/2015
Christopher Stephen 'Chris' Copeland, who plays forward for the Indiana Pacers, is now in stable condition but has to remain in the intensive care unit in a New York hospital after undergoing surgery Thursday following a stabbing incident on Wednesday morning. In a staement he released through ESPN's Josina Anderson, he said: “I just want to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers. I'm overwhelmed with the outpouring of support. I look forward to coming back stronger than ever. Thank you.”Read more
5:51 PM EDT 4/10/2015
Twin brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris, 25, who both play forward positions on the Phoenix Suns team, along with three others allegedly committed felony aggravated assault against a man the two believed had sent “inappropriate” text messages to their mother, according to The Arizona Republic.Read more
9:09 AM EDT 4/7/2015
Dallas Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo hyperextended his left knee during Saturday's 123-110 loss to the Golden State Warriors.Read more
6:14 AM EDT 3/30/2015
Dwayne Wade, 33, already playing just a day after having fluid was drained from his left knee, led the Miami Heat to a 109-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons during last night's game at the AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, Florida.Read more
6:07 AM EDT 3/24/2015
Kevin Durant, 26, the league's reigning MVP won't likely return this season because of his lingering foot injury. Oklahoma City Thunders general manager Sam Presti on Friday told reporters, “Essentially, that's the direction [shutting Durant down for the remainder of the season] that we're taking right now, in terms of removing him from all basketball-related activities.”Read more
6:04 AM EDT 3/24/2015
Paul George, 24, who plays the small forward and shooting guard positions for the Indiana Pacers, suffered a compound fracture of both bones in his lower right leg during off-season while trying out for the national team to be then sent to compete at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. During a scrimmage game, he landed awkwardly at the base of a basket stanchion. He underwent surgery and had to be hospitalized for about three days. While no official prognosis has been given, doctors then said he will likely miss the entire next season.Read more
5:59 AM EDT 3/24/2015
Steve Nash, 41, an eight-time NBA All-Star and a two-time recipient of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award, after a career spanning 19 years, on Saturday announced via a letter published on The Players' Tribune that he is retiring from the game.Read more
9:01 AM EST 1/27/2015
Ty Lawson, 27, starting point guard of the Denver Nuggets has been arrested Friday for investigation of driving under the influence. He was later cited on charges of speeding, DUI and careless driving.Read more
9:00 AM EST 1/27/2015
Brandon Jennings, 25, point guard for the Detroit Pistons, suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon during Saturday’s game in Milwaukee. The Pistons loss 101-86 to the Bucks.Read more