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LeBron James is switching back to jersey number 23 ‘out of respect’ for the late Bill Russell

CNN  —  NBA superstar LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming season,…

Brittney Griner makes a triumphant return in her first WNBA All-Star Game since her Russian detention

CNN  —  Phoenix Mercury superstar Brittney Griner marked a successful return to the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, her first…

LeBron James announces he will return this fall for his 21st NBA season

CNN  —  After hinting at a possible retirement following a postseason loss in May, NBA superstar LeBron James has announced…

NBA unveils new in-season tournament set to debut in November

CNN  —  The National Basketball Association on Saturday unveiled the format and groups for its in-season tournament set to debut…

Nikki McCray-Penson, basketball star and Olympic gold medalist, dies at age 51

CNN  —  Nikki McCray-Penson, a former basketball star and two-time Olympic gold medal winner, has died at age 51, according…

Brittney Griner named a starter for the WNBA All-Star Game

CNN  —  Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury was announced Sunday as a starter for the WNBA’s upcoming All-Star Game.…

Denver Nuggets win first NBA championship title in Game 5 victory over Miami Heat

CNN  —  The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship Monday night, downing the Miami Heat 94-89 at Ball Arena…