Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for $12 billion, ESPN reports

The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.

Don Nelson, 2nd winningest coach in NBA history dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday. He was 86. In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors (twice), New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, Nelson finished with a regular season record of 1,335-1,063.

Hoops Night gives Raleigh teens chance to connect with officers

South Raleigh teens faced off against Raleigh police officers on the basketball court Friday as part of the Raleigh Police Department's Hoops Night initiative.

LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers, will sign 2-year, $8 million contract

Stephen Curry to have dedicated exhibit at Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player

"Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc" is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said it was the first time in the museum's nearly 75-year history that an active player would have a dedicated feature experience.