National Basketball Association News

Two More Former NBA Players Convicted of Defrauding Players’ Health Plan

Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis and ex- Piston Will Bynum were convicted by a New York jury on Wednesday in a scheme that prosecutors say defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players and their families of more …

New York Knicks Sue Toronto Raptors Alleging Stolen Scouting Reports

The New York Knicks sued the Toronto Raptors, claiming a former Knicks employee stole scouting reports and other proprietary information after getting a job offer at the rival National Basketball Association team. The Knicks filed suit Monday against the Raptors, …

Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Seeks ‘Stand Your Ground’ Immunity for Punch Lawsuit

The future of a lawsuit accusing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game hinges on whether Morant will be allowed to say that he was acting in self-defense and can receive immunity under …

Houston Rockets Becomes First NBA Team to Sue Insurer Over Denied Covid-19 Claims

The Houston Rockets and billionaire owner Tilman Fertitta are suing their insurer for denying the National Basketball Association team’s bid to tap its business-interruption insurance policy over revenue losses from the Covid-19 pandemic. Fertitta’s Rocket Ball Ltd. and Clutch City …

State Farm Stuck on ‘Pause’ in Face of NBA Owner’s Ban

In the face of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s banishment from the National Basketball Association on Tuesday State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance reaffirmed its stance that it’s taking “pause” of its dealings with the team. State Farm, which counts …