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preview Raptors stumble into Oakland to face slumping Warriors
Golden State hosts the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, with the loser guaranteed to be mired in a five-game losing streak.
Michael Jordan asks court to toss paternity suit
Michael Jordan has asked a Georgia court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by a woman who says the NBA hall of famer is the father of her 16-year-old son.
recap Heat tie franchise record with 14th straight win
LeBron James had 29 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Miami Heat tied a franchise record with their 14th straight victory, rallying to beat the New York Knicks 99-93 on Sunday
Spurs lose Tony Parker to left ankle sprain
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will be out for about a month with a left ankle sprain.
recap Bucks hand Raptors 4th straight defeat in OT
Ersan Ilyasova scored 29 points and added 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks handed the Toronto Raptors their 4th consecutive loss 122-114 in overtime on Saturday night.
Dennis Rodman describes Kim Jong Un as 'awesome'
Retired NBA star Dennis Rodman called authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un "awesome" as he departed North Korea at the conclusion of a visit to shoot an episode of a new HBO series.
Woman files paternity lawsuit against NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan
An Atlanta woman has filed a lawsuit saying basketball Hall of Famer and Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is the father of her 16-year-old son.
Magic Johnson offers $1M US for LeBron James to enter dunk contest
Magic Johnson is giving LeBron James a million reasons to consider the slam dunk contest. The Hall of Famer says Friday during ESPN's pregame show that he will put up $1 million US if James finally enters the marquee event of All-Star Saturday night.
recap Heat shake off Grizzlies for 13th straight win
Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, LeBron James shook off his worst shooting night of the season to hit a key 3-pointer in the final half-minute, and the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to 13 games by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91 on Friday night.
Sacramento mayor says 2 investors interested in Kings
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says two investors want to buy the NBA's Kings and build a downtown arena to stop the proposed move of city's only major league sports team to Seattle.
recap Chris Paul, Blake Griffin shine as Clippers hold off Pacers
Chris Paul scored 29 points, and Blake Griffin finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold off Indiana's late charge for a 99-91 victory Thursday.
video Hamilton teen's video of a lucky basketball shot goes viral
Josh Allinott is a Grade 11 student at Ancaster's Bishop Tonnos Secondary School with some luck and a not-so sure shot on the basketball court. Here's a video of him worth watching.
Kim Jong-un, Dennis Rodman bond over basketball video
Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman hung out Thursday with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on the third day of his improbable journey with VICE to Pyongyang, watching the Harlem Globetrotters with the leader and later dining on sushi and drinking with him at his palace.
recap Cavaliers recover to trample Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a horrendous start and playing without injured All-Star Kyrie Irving for the second straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 103-92 on Wednesday night.
opinion Chick: Andrea Bargnani booings overanalyzed
Whether it's his laconic play, his aversion to rebounding, or his overplayed pasta commercials, Andrea Bargnani has earned the wrath of many Raptors fans. In typical Toronto fashion, though, there has been too much introspection on what the recent booings of Bargnani mean, writes basketball contributor John Chick.
Mayor says he warned Ottawa TomaHawks about name video audio
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says he warned the city's new basketball team about the controversial TomaHawks name and advised them to consult with the First Nations community.
Canadian basketball prospect Wiggins wins Naismith award video
Highly-touted Canadian basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins has won the Naismith Trophy as the top high school player in the United States.
Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea video
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brings his basketball skills and flamboyant style to North Korea as an unlikely ambassador for sports diplomacy.
Derek Fisher back to run with Thunder again
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed veteran Derek Fisher on Monday, filling an opening for a third point guard that was created when Eric Maynor got traded to Portland.
Mark Cuban expects no league response after Bryant comment
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn't expect to hear from the league over his suggestion the Lakers could reduce their salary cap tax by dumping Kobe Bryant through the amnesty clause.
Raptors' Linas Kleiza denies Lithuanian report that says he's retiring
Toronto Raptors forward Linas Kleiza made an impromptu appearance before the media on Friday morning to refute a Lithuanian report that his nagging knee problems had spelled the end of his career.
opinion Grading the Raptors' Sebastian Telfair trade
As the trade deadline came and went Thursday, the Toronto Raptors swapped centre Hamed Haddadi and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for veteran point guard Sebastian Telfair. But was it a good move or bad move?
photos LeBron James's best season in the making?
LeBron James is certainly playing like someone who wants to win back-to-back NBA titles with the Miami Heat. Check out images of the star forward in action in what may be his finest campaign.
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