Basketball

Anthony Mason, a 13-year NBA veteran and beloved former New York Knick, died Saturday at the age of 48. Athletes across sports took to...

Friends hang from time to time. Banners hang forever.

In this Players' POV, Larry Sanders speaks on his decision to turn down a career playing basketball.

I want to make this clear: I’m here to help this team reach its goal of winning a title.

Mavericks center Tyson Chandler breaks down the 5 most dangerous big men in the NBA.

Young guys in the league don’t know how to “slow down.” I know, because I was one of those hot shot young players and I didn’t have any idea.

The NBA All-Star game was held in NYC this year and The Players' Tribune was there to capture it all, from the dunk contest to the...

When I play, I compete, and if you're too busy acting cool for the fans or celebrities courtside then I will demolish you in front of them.

Kobe Bryant on working through his Achilles injury and understanding life through the lens of basketball.

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Dean Smith died Saturday night at his home in North Carolina at Age 83. Former players and other...

Blake Griffin on finessing his jump shot, brick by brick by brick.

I was a tall, skinny 13-year-old kid who spoke Italian better than English. Basketball became the place where I could channel my frustrations about being differ

Patrick Patterson recalls the night he silenced Barclays Center with a game-winning play.

This is the moment I accept the most challenging times will always be behind me AND in front of me.

Trailblazers guard C. J. McCollum shares crucial advice for navigating your first year in the league.

Willis McGahee became my muse. It sounds weird, I know, but he was the only guy I could really find, the only contemporary of mine who...

I've faced many, many gifted players throughout my career, but in my opinion, these five guys were the toughest to guard.

When I saw the red and blue flashing lights in my rear view mirror, I thought, "Okay, here we go."

Welcome to the first edition of What the (Blank)? Just like on the first day of elementary school, we asked our athletes to answer 10...

Your all-inclusive look at the best social media reactions from athletes in the wake of the Rondo-to-Mavericks trade.

I can’t watch replays of any injuries. I’ve never seen how Kevin Ware went down. I have no idea how Derrick Rose got hurt. Paul George?...

On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

Blake Griffin's mid-season form is a product of intense summer workouts. Nearly every day, he hits the gym in El Segundo for a workout...

Professor McCollum is back to break down the nuanced games of John Wall, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and more.