NBA

The national basketball association is an American professional basketball league played only by men. It has 30 teams, 29 from US and 1 from Canada. NBA is recognized by international basketball federation. It was founded on June 6, 1946, by the owners of the major ice hockey arenas in the US and Canada.

Timelines

27 Dec 2020

Luminaries lost in 2020 whose voids could never be filled

Everyone is waiting for a happy New Year because deep down, we all know that there's nothing happy about 2020.

24 Dec 2020

NADA hands Indian basketball player Satnam Singh two-year doping ban

Satnam Singh Bhamara, the first Indian player to be drafted into NBA, has been handed a two-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) disciplinary panel for failing a dope test.

30 Nov 2020

Kobe Bryant's Basketball Hall of Fame induction shifted to May'21

Kobe Bryant, the late NBA legend, will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame next May.

28 Nov 2020

NBC is turning 'Finding Forrester' movie into a series

NBC is set to adapt Sean Connery-starrer Finding Forrester into a television series.

01 Nov 2020

Disney working on NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo's biopic 'Greek Freak'

Disney is eyeing a big sports film, and this time, it will focus on a Milwaukee Bucks superstar.

17 Sep 2020

Kanye West up against Universal Group to end 'music slavery'

Rapper Kanye West has apparently taken a break from his Presidential campaign.

17 Sep 2020

Rakul Preet moves HC alleging 'media trial,' court issues notice

Actor Rakul Preet Singh has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court alleging a "media trial" over reports that she was named by arrested actor Rhea Chakraborty among those in Bollywood who consumed drugs.

05 Sep 2020

IPL 2020: MI introduce NBA-style Smart Ring to track stats

The Indian Premier League defending champions Mumbai Indians have introduced an exclusive 'Smart Ring' in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Aug 2020

US approves new 'saliva test' for COVID-19: Details here

In a major development, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved SalivaDirect, a novel test that can detect a COVID-19 infection using nothing but your saliva.

29 Jul 2020

NBA season restart: Everything you need to know

The NBA 2019-20 season is set to resume on July 30.

27 Jul 2020

Indian basketball captain Bhriguvanshi vouches for a domestic league

The captain of the Indian basketball team Vishesh Bhriguvanshi believes the sport would have a bright future in the country.

14 Jul 2020

Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus ahead of NBA season

NBA star Russell Westbrook, on Monday, revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus as the league is set to resume in Florida shortly.

07 Jun 2020

Darren Sammy alleges racist abuse in IPL

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy alleged that he has been a victim of racial abuse in the Indian Premier League.

06 Jun 2020

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million towards racial equality

NBA legend Michael Jordan announced a donation of $100 million towards groups who have been fighting for racial equality and social justice.

04 Jun 2020

NBA expected to continue the season with 22 teams

The NBA's return amid the coronavirus pandemic is imminent, however, it could only be with 22 teams in the month of July.

02 Jun 2020

Racism exists in cricket as well: Chris Gayle

West Indian opener Chris Gayle voiced his opinion on the 'racism' row as protests continue to escalate in United States, following George Floyd's death.

24 May 2020

NBA in talks to resume season at Disney's sports complex

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Company about restarting the remainder of its season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

18 May 2020

Michael Jordan's first-ever Air Jordan fetch $560,000 at the auction

The sneakers worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan fetched $560,000 in an online auction, said the auction house, Sotheby's.

27 Mar 2020

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Nadal and Gasol launch fund-raising drive to help Spaniards

Spanish sport legends Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol launched a fund-raising drive explaining they wanted to give something back to the coronavirus hit nation.

18 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Sports leagues which faced the wrath of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has jolted the entire sports fraternity like never before.

18 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Four Brooklyn Nets players including Durant test positive

NBA star Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.

16 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Australian players react to government's self-isolation policy

Australian ODI skipper Aaron Finch and opener David Warner questioned the effectiveness of the government's self-isolation policy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

16 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Paul Pogba launches fund-raising campaign on his birthday

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has launched a fund-raising campaign to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outburst: Third NBA player tested positive

A third NBA player tested positive for coronavirus as per a statement from the Detroit Pistons.

15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Here's how sports personalities around the world reacted

The entire sports fraternity is facing the wrath of the ongoing coronavirus outburst.

13 Mar 2020

Kane Richardson tested for coronavirus after reporting illness

Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson has been quarantined and tested for the novel coronavirus ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand.

12 Mar 2020

No Cannes this year if coronavirus worsens

2020 might go down in history as one of the most disappointing years for cinema and sporting enthusiasts around the world, thanks to the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak.

12 Mar 2020

Canceling the 2020 Olympics 'unthinkable', says Tokyo governor

Tokyo city governor Yuriko Koike stated that the coronavirus pandemic might impact the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, but canceling it is "unthinkable".

01 Feb 2020

Hackers are exploiting Kobe Bryant's wallpaper to mine cryptocurrency

As the world mourns the unexpected demise of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, hackers are using the tragedy to make money.

01 Feb 2020

Hummer is coming back as a 1,000 horsepower all-electric SUV

General Motors Company is resurrecting the Hummer, its iconic military-style SUV, as an all-electric "super truck" with massive power and acceleration.

29 Jan 2020

What would the IPL All-Stars teams be like?

The cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) would be bringing in a new concept this season.

28 Jan 2020

Nike pulls down Kobe Bryant products online following tragic death

Leading sports equipment brand Nike has pulled down products related to NBA legend Kobe Bryant after he tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

27 Jan 2020

Australian Open 2020: Nadal beats Kyrgios in an intense four-setter

Reigning world number one, Rafael Nadal, overcame Australia's Nick Kyrgios, as he beat the latter in four sets in the pre-quarters of the Australian Open 2020 on Monday.

27 Jan 2020

Grammys 2020: Billie Eilish sweeps awards; Stars remember Kobe Bryant

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards were held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles last night.

27 Jan 2020

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in helicopter crash

In a shocking turn of events, NBA star and basketball legend Kobe Bryant lost his life in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His daughter, Gianna, who was merely 13 years old, also died.

31 Dec 2019

#ThatWas2019: Five amazing feats we witnessed in 2019

The year 2019 was a memorable one for the sporting world.

21 Oct 2019

Soon, IIT Foundation will accredit engineering colleges

Soon, the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) will no longer accredit engineering colleges in India.

16 Oct 2019

Love sports? Here are five cities you must visit once

Sports is way more than how people often see it from the outside - it is, in fact, a way of life.

11 Oct 2019

NBA: Ranking the top five players for the upcoming season

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is all set to grip the world in basketball fever again, as the upcoming 2019-20 season kicks in from October 22.