The United States' National Basketball Association (NBA) players have propelled the five-time champions to the favourites tag for the Basketball World Cup set to begin tomorrow prior to the final on September 10.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement with ARound, a fan engagement platform, as they look to enhance the crowd experience at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena during the National Basketball League (NBA) Playoffs.

Sotheby's, a broker of fine arts, jewellery and collectibles, announced that they have sold the rarest collection of Air Jordan shoes that were worn by National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Michael Jordan during his championship victories.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a new partnership with Sony's Hawk-Eye Innovations, which will be used to automatically make decisions on important calls such as out-of-bounds and goal-tending and is due be introduced next season.

International Olympic Committee member Pau Gasol, a two-time National Basketball League (NBA) champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, had his number 16 jersey retired by his former club during half-time of game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Former National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Shawn Kemp was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting at the city of Tacoma in Washington, United States.

Los Angeles County have agreed to pay the family of Kobe Bryant $28.85 million (£23,94 million/€27.09 million) in compensation after disturbing photos were taken by first responders over the tragic helicopter crash involving the basketball legend and his daughter Gianna more than three years ago.

Ten-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star and former member of the United States basketball team Carmelo Anthony has been named as a Global Ambassador for the 2023 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup, which will be held in Manila, Philippines.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Cosm have announced a multi-year partnership to introduce a new 8K live viewing experience during games.

Thirty National Federations entered the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) inaugural eFIBA tournament held on the NBA 2K23 game.

National Basketball Association (NBA) star Stephen Curry hopes to represent the United States for the first time at an Olympic Games in Paris next year.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) plans to hold another regular season match in the French capital Paris in 2024, having strengthened its ties with the Olympic and Paralympic Games host city.

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has announced a multi-year partnership with communications consultancy firm APO Group, aimed at bringing more prominence to the Olympic Movement in the continent.

The Swedish Basketball Federation has suspended Jonas Jerebko from the national team after the player signed a contract with Russian club CSKA Moscow.

The Boston Celtics' first game of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season was taken off Chinese streaming service Tencent Sports hours after centre Enes Kanter criticised China's President Xi Jinping and backed Tibetan independence.