Basketball

LeBron James Inks 2-Year, $97.1 Million Deal With Lakers

LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced Wednesday.

NBA Schedule Won't Have Games On Election Day This Year

The NBA will be off on Election Day.

Charlotte Hornets Forward Miles Bridges Facing Three Felony Domestic Violence Charges

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month, the Los Angeles County district attorney said Tuesday.

Pelicans' Devonte Graham Arrested For Driving While Impaired In North Carolina

New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte Graham was arrested early Thursday in Raleigh for driving while impaired and speeding, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Hornets Re-Sign Forward Cody Martin

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced Wednesday that the team has re-signed forward Cody Martin.

5 Players, $1.1 Billion: NBA Free Agency Starts With A Bang

The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion.

Bob McKillop Announces Retirement After 33 Years As Davidson's Head Coach

Bob McKillop, who led Davidson College to 23 conference championships (15 – regular season, 8 – tournament), 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and over 600 wins, is retiring after 33 seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball program.

AP Source: Kenny Atkinson Agrees To Be Hornets Next Coach

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to be their next head coach, says a person familiar with the situation.

Local Teen Commits To Play College Basketball 8 Months After Liver Transplant

Following his successful liver transplant in September to repair the damage from stage 3 cirrhosis, forget basketball, Staphon Peterson had to learn how to walk again. Three months after the transplant Peterson started shooting but that didn’t go off without a hitch.

Hornets GM Kupchak Signs Multiyear Contract Extension

Mitch Kupchak has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain the Charlotte Hornets’ general manager.

Rapper J. Cole To Play Pro Basketball In Canada

Rapper J. Cole will play another season of pro basketball, this time in Canada.

AP Source: Ham, Atkinson Get Second Interviews With Hornets

According to a person familiar with the situation, the Charlotte Hornets have scheduled second interviews with Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham and Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson this week for their head coaching vacancy.