Basketball

The National Basketball Association (NBA), founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America before merging with the National Basketball League in 1949, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. The league currently features 30 teams, including historic franchises like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, and has showcased legendary players such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. The NBA has been pivotal in popularizing basketball globally through landmark events like the 1992 "Dream Team" Olympic appearance and ongoing international outreach programs. Beyond the court, the NBA influences culture through high-profile collaborations like the Nike Air Jordan line, launched in 1985 with Michael Jordan, and recent partnerships with streetwear brands such as Supreme and Off-White. The league’s digital presence, including NBA League Pass and social media channels, drives fan engagement worldwide, while initiatives like NBA Cares support community development. Complex covers the NBA’s evolving narratives, from draft day prospects and playoff battles to sneaker releases and player activism, highlighting its impact on sports and culture.

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LeBron James is Nearing a Deal with ESPN for 'The Last Dance' Documentary
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LeBron James Could Get an ESPN Documentary for His Sixers Chapter

ESPN is reportedly closing in on an all-access deal to follow LeBron’s Sixers chapter, complete with unseen footage and instant GOAT-debate fuel.

Seattle Storm Co-Owner Suspended After Confronting Sophie Cunningham Fans
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Seattle Storm Co-Owner Suspended for Five Home Games After Sophie Cunningham Fan Clash

Inside the heated courtside clash over pro–Sophie Cunningham signs that led to Celeste Keaton’s suspension and a public apology from the Storm.

Kawhi Leonard Investigation Could Continue into 2027
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NBA’s Kawhi Leonard Salary-Cap Probe Could Drag Into 2027

Inside the alleged $28 million salary-cap circumvention arrangement holding up Leonard’s Raptors trade and testing Adam Silver, the Clippers and the NBPA.

Angel Reese is Giving Away 1,000 Bookbags and School Supplies to Atlanta Children
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Angel Reese Gives 1,000 Atlanta Kids a Back-to-School Boost

Inside the Angel C. Reese Foundation’s first Atlanta event, from free clear backpacks to a full-on back-to-school block party near Georgia Tech.

Elle Duncan Slams Caitlin Clark for Attacking the Media: 'It's Getting Worse'
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Elle Duncan Says Caitlin Clark's Current Approach ‘Is Not Working’

The host says the nonstop Caitlin Clark culture war has hit a breaking point — and explains the bold move she thinks Clark’s camp must make next.

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WNBA Star Brianna Turner Says a Male Employee Was Fired for Sexual Harassment
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WNBA Star Brianna Turner Says Fever Players Were Urged to Stay Quiet After Sexual Harassment Firing

As WNBA players debate transgender participation in women’s sports, Turner’s allegation that Fever players were urged to stay quiet raises broader questions about workplace safety.

Dave Portnoy Slams LeBron James Move to Philly: 'A Spit in the Face'
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Dave Portnoy Rips LeBron James Over Reported NYC Commute to Philly: ‘A Spit in the Face’

Portnoy rips LeBron over rumored Manhattan commute, questioning how a part-time New Yorker can sell himself as Philly’s new franchise savior.

Monica McNutt Says Caitlin Clark's 'Days are Numbered'
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Monica McNutt’s Call for Caitlin Clark Accountability Ignited a Social Media Firestorm

Inside the clash over Caitlin Clark’s growing WNBA power, and why Monica McNutt says fame isn’t a free pass from accountability.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Dwyane Wade speaks onstage at Storytellers - Dwyane Wade during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Dwyane Wade Gets Street Named After Him in Illinois Hometown: ‘Bigger Than Me’

Wade's hometown of Robbins, Illinois celebrated the 13-time NBA All-Star with South Claire Boulevard being renamed Dwyane Wade Boulevard.

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Magic Johnson Questions 'Chemistry' LeBron James Has With Other Sixers Superstars
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Can LeBron, Embiid and Brown Really Make 76ers History? Magic Johnson Has Thoughts

Magic praises Philly’s superteam but warns that sharing the ball, buying into defense, and trusting Nick Nurse could make or break LeBron’s final chapter.

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(L-R) Barack Obama and Caitlin Clark.
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Barack Obama Tells Caitlin Clark Not to Let 'Nonsense' Affect Her Game: 'Don't Lose That Joy'

The 44th U.S. President called the Indiana Fever star a "fantastic" basketball player.

Shaq Helped a Texas Man Become a Cop
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Shaquille O’Neal Helped a 7-Foot-3 Texan Become a Cop

A 7-foot-3 Memphis native missed the police exam by one point — until a call from Shaq and a promise of a custom patrol car changed everything.

LeBron James in a purple Los Angeles Lakers jacket, smiling on a basketball court.
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LeBron James Talks About His Mission to Bring Golf to the Next Generation

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NBA Star Anthony Edwards Scores Massive Courtroom Win Over Ayesha Howard
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Anthony Edwards Scores Win in High-Stakes Child Support Fight With Ayesha Howard

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Sophie Cunningham Can Profit from Her Viral Meme—But Brands Can’t

Inside the WNBPA rule that blocked brands from turning Cunningham’s viral confrontation with DeWanna Bonner into official merch.

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Caitlin Clark 'Dangerously Close' to Suspension After Screaming at Referee
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Caitlin Clark Nears WNBA Suspension After Sixth Technical Foul

With six technicals and Indiana fighting for playoff position, Stephanie White says conversations about Clark’s composure have to happen.

Jemele Hill Says A'ja Wilson is the Face of the WNBA, Compares Her to Michael Jordan
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Jemele Hill Crowns A'ja Wilson the WNBA's True Face Over Caitlin Clark

From ratings to rings, Jemele Hill breaks down why popularity isn’t enough—and why A’ja Wilson, not Caitlin Clark, defines the WNBA right now.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Would Be 'Excited' to Have LeBron James in Miami
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He’d ‘Love’ LeBron James to Join the Miami Heat

With Giannis already in South Beach, Pat Riley confirms talks with Rich Paul as the Heat keep the door open for LeBron James to return to Miami.

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