Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City ...

Get real-time NBA Basketball coverage and scores as Philadelphia 76ers takes on Boston Celtics. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com ...

New York returns a core group that made the Eastern Conference finals last year and has a new coach in Mike Brown who is ...

There are still remnants of the temporary arena at 1625 N. Market Blvd. in Sacramento, such as a plaque on the building’s exterior to commemorate its opening. And there are people like Thompson, who ...

1986 — Walter Payton becomes the first NFL player to accumulate 20,000 all-purpose yards in the Chicago Bears’ 20-7 victory ...

In the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers nearly relocated to Anaheim due to a financial and arena dispute. Here’s what really ...

An unexpected NBA Finals matchup between the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat begins this week, capping an unprecedented season interrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak before resuming ...

Larry Bird knew he was great. It’s why he asked who was coming in second place in the 1987 Three-Point Contest, told bitter ...

1979 — Boston Celtics guard Chris Ford scores first 3-point basket ... Johnson makes his debut for Los Angeles Lakers at the San Diego Clippers; Lakers win, 103-102. 1986 — Walter Payton becomes the ...

Marcus Smart was held out of Lakers practices and games with a recent Achilles issue, but he’s back on the court. Los Angeles coach JJ Redick said Smart went through most of Tuesday’s practice, ...

In 1986, the Celtics and Bird were at the top of the world, consistently advancing deep into the postseason and winning championships. Being the face of the league brought the responsibility of ...

Today in Boston Celtics history, Courtney Lee was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1985. A Western Kentucky University alum, Lee was picked up with the 22nd overall selection of the 2008 NBA Draft by ...