The Latest Breaking News from Basketball

Michael Jordan's NBA defining deal with Nike has earned him £198.5 million

There is arguably no bigger name than Michael Jordan in the basketball world, and his iconic Nike Jordan sponsorship deal has earned the NBA great an eye-watering amount

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023

Former UGA basketball player signs with British Basketball League

Former UGA basketball center Braelen Bridges signs with British Basketball League team

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023

Britney Spears 'hit herself in the face' during run-in with NBA star Victor Wembanyama's security

The star alleged she was 'backhanded' by a security guard after trying to get the attention of basketball player Victor Wembanyama

Wales Online · Jul 8, 2023

No charges to be filed in altercation between Britney Spears and NBA player’s guard

Pop-star had said she was struck by Victor Wembanyama’s security when she tried to approach the basketball player for a photograph

The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2023

Women’s Basketball Legend Nikki McCray-Penson Has Died

The two-time Olympic goal medalist served as an assistant coach at Rutgers last season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7, 2023

Nikki McCray-Penson, Olympic gold medalist and former Sky player, dies at 51

McCray-Penson — a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame —- was an assistant coach at Rutgers last season. She joined Dawn Staley as an assistant at South Carolina from 2008-17 and was part of the Gamecocks’ first national championship in 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

MSU basketball expressing interest in Ohio 2025 5-star SG Darryn Peterson

Michigan State basketball is reportedly showing interest in one of the top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 7, 2023

Britney Spears’ husband Sam Asghari speaks out after singer allegedly hit in face

The incident occurred as French basketball player Victor Wembanyama was walking to a restaurant in Las Vegas

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2023

Steve Hummer: The Kevin Harvick Saga runs its final laps in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Back on the Monday of March 12, 2001, Atlanta picked up its morning paper and read of many sporting splendors. Down in Florida, Braves pitcher John Smoltz made a second start in his recovery from elbow surgery. Lefty Driesell’s Georgia State basketball team had just earned an invite…

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

Britney Spears, ‘back handed in the face’ by basketball player Victor Wembanyama’s security, wants a public apology

Singer Britney Spears has issued a statement after a member of basketball player Victor Wembanyama‘s security detail allegedly struck her in the face Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023