NBA Basketball

Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons

Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA via a social media post Friday. Paul had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.

Free agent Beasley to play for Bad Bunny in PR

Free agent Malik Beasley has signed a deal to play in Puerto Rico for Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny's team, Santurce Crabbers, both parties told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.

LeBron oldest with triple-double in NBA history

LeBron James broke a record held by Karl Malone by posting a triple-double in the Lakers' win over the Mavericks.

Jazz fined $500K, Pacers $100K for sitting players

The NBA on Thursday night fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 due to what the league called "management of their rosters for recent games."

Topic debuts for Thunder after testicular cancer

Nikola Topic, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury and had not played this season after a cancer diagnosis, made his debut Thursday.

Agent: Sochan joining Knicks after Spurs release

Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan, who was released by the Spurs, plans to sign with the Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.

OKC to review Williams' injury after All-Star break

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break after again straining his right hamstring, a team spokesperson told ESPN.

Sources: Surgery ends season for Jazz's Jackson

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery to remove a growth in his left knee during the All-Star break. He will miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN.

🏀 Pick a U.S. team for the NBA All-Star Game

In this year's NBA All-Star Game, the U.S. is taking on the World -- or at least its best hoops talent. This is your chance to build a team that can win this first-of-its-kind event.