Feb 28th, 2010 · On Halloween night in 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African American to take part in an NBA game. Lloyd was inducted into Basketball's Hall of Fame in 2003 and has just published his memoir, called Moonfixer: The Basketball Journey of Earl Lloyd. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Lloyd about his book.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · The former NBA star avoided a retrial on a reckless manslaughter count by pleading guilty last month to aggravated assault in the death of Costas Christofi in February 2002.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · China is looking to make its Li Ning sportswear company a global brand. Li Ning already has sponsorship deals with four NBA players, including Shaquille O'Neal. The company has opened its first U.S. retail store in Portland, Ore., which is in Nike territory.
Feb 5th, 2010 · In 1993, McDonald's aired a Super Bowl ad featuring NBA stars Larry Bird and Michael Jordan facing off on a basketball court — vying for a Big Mac. McDonald's is bringing back the ad, but this time NBA stars Dwight Howard and LeBron James are playing the fast-food challenge. We'll find out who wins that showdown — and the one on the football field — on Sunday.
Jan 30th, 2010 · Super Sunday is coming up, and even if you don't have a team to root for, you'll probably find a favorite among the Super Bowl commercials. But one ad is already causing controversy, before it's even aired. Guest host Audie Cornish chats with sports guru Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine about the NBA and a controversial Super Bowl ad featuring Tim Tebow.
Jan 27th, 2010 · Both players have admitted bringing guns into the Washington Wizards' locker room, a violation of the collective bargaining agreement, following a dispute on a team flight. NBA commissioner David Stern said guns in the workplace "will not be tolerated."
Jan 15th, 2010 · The Washington Wizards star pleaded guilty in a plea bargain arrangement Friday to carrying a pistol without a license, a felony conviction that could jeopardize his future in the NBA.
Jan 14th, 2010 · The Washington Wizards guard has been charged with one count of carrying a pistol without a license. He was suspended after a Dec. 21 gun incident in the Wizards' dressing room.