Brooklyn Nets guard, who could lose $17m this season if he doesn’t get the jab, says he’s doing ‘what’s best’ for him.
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Nets general manager says Irving will not take part in team activity until he is ‘eligible to be a full participant’.
The US capture a fourth straight Olympic gold medal after beating France.
France’s 83-76 victory was the first Olympic men’s basketball loss for Team USA since 2004.
Led by Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee team beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to claim title.
Nigeria become the first African nation to beat the US basketball team, with a 90-87 win.
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The founder of AFA Sports is turning athletic and athleisure wear into an economic force for the continent.
Toronto Raptors ‘Superfan’ Nav Bhatia inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for promoting the game.
Sotheby’s will put the NBA champion’s 1984-1985 Chicago Bulls season sneakers up for auction in May.
Disparities in amenities and resources offered at March Madness basketball tournaments draw condemnation.
NBA champion James says he will not stop talking about ‘things that are wrong’ after criticism from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Safety investigators say the helicopter pilot flew through the clouds in an apparent violation of federal standards.
NBA players agree to resume games following protest against racial injustice after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.