The game ball used during Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal first ever NBA championship win was sold in Sotheby's Winter Sports Classic auction, where the rare Spalding basketball found a new owner for a jaw-dropping price. According to "TMZ," the basketball sold for $508,000, which is a new record for a championship-winning ball.

The NBA and the world's basketball community will celebrate the third annual World Basketball Day on Dec. 21 with events to highlight the sport's impact around the globe, the league announced Thursday.

The Duke basketball program's Cameron Indoor Stadium is in the running to play host to the 2026 NBA Cup title bout.

The Charlotte Hornets face the Detroit Pistons in a regular season NBA game on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 (12/20/25) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

The basketball from Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal's first NBA championship in 2000 sold for a record-breaking $508K at auction!

The musical performers will deliver three unforgettable nights of music and culture at NBA Crossover as part of All-Star Weekend. NBA and YMCA announce year-long collaboration as part of World Basketball Day on Dec. 21 to help further the game's growth.

It was a busy night across the NBA on December 20, with close finishes, overtime drama, and several teams making strong statements. From wire-to-wire wins to last-minute execution, the slate offered a little of everything for fans.

Lonzo Ball's revenge game against the Chicago Bulls didn't go the way he would have liked. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard had just two points, seven rebounds, an assist and three turnovers, shooting 1-of-5 from the field and 0-of-4 from deep as the Cavs lost 127-111.

NBA and YMCA announce year-long collaboration as part of World Basketball Day on Dec. 21 to help further the game's growth.

The following players are ranked ahead of James Harden on the NBA’s all-time assists list: Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas, Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Mark Jackson, Steve Nash, LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul and John Stockton.

Coming off a disappointing 30-52 record last season, the Toronto Raptors attempted to shake things up with their roster over the summer by gauging the Charlotte Hornets' interest in trading LaMelo Ball.