Even as the series opener got underway, many became certain that the “Showtime” Lakers were too tough of an opponent for ...

L.A.'s 1986 playoff loss to Sampson's Houston was the only time the Lakers missed the NBA Finals from 1982 to 1989.

Bam Adebayo scored 20 of his game-high 24 points in the first half — including 18 in the opening quarter — and the visiting ...

The Larry O’Brien trophy, at center court, and the NBA Finals script logo will each be painted onto the home team’s court ...

Celtics guard Derrick White revealed that the ball didn't reach who it was supposed to at the end of Boston's season-opening ...

An ‘aftermarket’ signed edition of a Fleer basketball card from MJ’s 1986 rookie season was sold at Goldin Auctions.

Just when Walton thought he had witnessed and experienced the best of Olajuwon, Hakeem proved him wrong. When the Boston Celtics faced the Rockets in the 1986 Finals, Olajuwon dominated Walton even ...

ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down whether Oklahoma City is past, in or entering the best version of its roster.

There are still remnants of the temporary arena at 1625 N. Market Blvd. in Sacramento, such as a plaque on the building’s exterior to commemorate its opening. And there are people like Thompson, who ...

A’ja Wilson’s numbers in 2025 were like none other. Nobody in the history of the WNBA — or the NBA, for that matter — has put together a season like the one Wilson did for the Las Vegas Aces this year ...

There's high-octane energy among the X-Factor fans and celebrities for the WNBA Finals Game 4 between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 10. The arena looked ...