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LeBron James shocks fans as his teased 'retirement' turns out to be a Hennessy ad, sparking debate over authenticity and celebrity marketing.

LeBron James dismisses contract speculation, saying his Lakers future 'doesn't bother me'. As he enters his 23rd NBA season on a £43.05m deal, the four-time champion focuses on team success over extension talks.

Zion Williamson appeared slimmer at Pelicans media day after offseason training. In photos, we look at his weight loss and fan reaction to the transformation.

LeBron James shuts down retirement rumours, insisting he's not stepping away yet. At 40 and entering his 23rd NBA season, the Lakers star remains focused on playing and leaving a lasting legacy.

Molly Qerim's surprise exit from 'First Take' has left ESPN searching for a new host, just as Malika Andrews signs a major multi-year deal to expand her NBA coverage. While Andrews is not confirmed as Qerim's replacement, her rising profile and contract extension fuel speculation about the network's future direction.

An AI-generated photo of James Harden without his iconic beard is now going viral. But, why doesn't the NBA star shave his beard for real?

Megan Thee Stallion's viral TikTok unboxing of Labubu toys and her romantic Instagram posts from the Bahamas with Klay Thompson have sparked a social media frenzy.

Ryan Nembhard is proving to be a breakout star in Summer League and a potential steal for the Mavericks — while the Lakers and others watch in regret.

Just as Booker becomes the NBA's highest-paid player, his five-year romance with Kendall Jenner reportedly ends for good.

Tyrese Haliburton appeared to suffer an injury during the NBA Finals, raising concerns among fans and analysts about how long the Indiana Pacers guard could be sidelined. Here is what we know so far about his condition and possible timeline for return.

WNBA players are driving record profits, yet rookie salaries remain under £62K. Here's why the 2025 CBA is key to closing basketball's gender pay gap

Mark Walter's acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers for £7.87 billion marks the most expensive sale in US sports history. Discover what this means for the Lakers, the Buss family, and the future of the NBA's most legendary team.

Learn how the NBA Draft lottery determines team picks, what combine tests reveal about prospects, and how rookie contracts work, a clear guide for every basketball fan.

Discover how Jalen Williams rose from underdog to NBA Finals star. Explore his college stats, draft story, and 5 defining moments that shaped his career.

Allie Quigley, four-time WNBA Three-Point Contest champion, retires after 14 seasons with 510 made threes. The Chicago Sky icon now begins a new chapter as a parent and potential mentor.

Explore the NBA Coach of the Year curse: all winners from 2018 to 2023 were fired soon after their award. Understand why playoff expectations, management changes, and internal conflicts drive rapid coaching turnover.

Rumours of Steve Kerr's firing spread rapidly online following the Golden State Warriors' loss to the L.A. Clippers, fueled by a misleading social media post.

The legendary Phoenix Suns power forward asked the league commissioner about the issue at the pre-show of the 2023 opening game of the season.

The basketball star reacted to the massive salary Mbappe could potentially earn in Saudi Arabia.

The singer disputed claims that she grabbed the basketball player from behind.

A report about the incident was filed on Sunday with Miami Police.

Morant had already been suspended for a similar offence back in March.

The NBA star's father hails from Serbia and still has family living there.

LeBron James is not having the best time with the Los Angeles Lakers and one NBA executive has suggested that he could be traded to the Golden State Warriors this off season.

The debate continues over whether or not vaccines are more dangerous than people are led to believe.

LeBron James is frustrated with the Lakers after yet another loss. It leaves them languishing in 13th place in the Western Conference with the playoffs looking less likely again.

Prince William and Kate Middleton spent their first night in the United States at TD Garden watching the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat.

The Miami Heat may end up playing in "The Bang Bros Center" if the offer is accepted.

LeBron James has jumped to Kyrie Irving's defence claiming that the punishment meted out to the Brooklyn Nets star is more than necessary.

LeBron James has not asked the Lakers for a trade after Twitter's new verification policy saw trolls impersonate the four-time champ and tweet a fake trade message.