The Golden State Warriors are struggling to maintain the roster around franchise legend Stephen Curry, something the Los Angeles Lakers learned with Kobe Bryant

2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history — and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-104.

Nearing real stardom, Şengün reflects on Rockets' belief in him: "Whoever trusts me, or backs me up, I will take care of them all my life."

He watched the game live 20 years ago and knew he was witnessing basketball history. “I’ll go on YouTube and watch that clip all the time,” he says. Riesler, a lifelong Toronto sports fan, also watches historical sports moments and old games he wasn’t around for,

NBA teams generally use 10-day contracts to add depth to their roster. However, some of these players shine when finally given a chance.

Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama in highlight fashion, but the slam became one of the best NBA plays ever that didn't count.

Coming off a tough loss to the Clippers, the Lakers have little trouble defeating the NBA's worst team, the Washington Wizards.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and Lefty Grove are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Ja Morant appears on the Memphis Grizzlies’ injury report for their MLK Day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Counting last year's two big individual performances, this date has been a day when larger-than-life moments happen in the NBA.

If the All-Star vote were a popularity contest, LeBron James would have won by a landslide, as he is the player with the most No. 1 (10) and also No. 2 (5) finishes ever. While not at that level, other players have been incredibly popular

Unlike other superstars in his position, Steph Curry is caretaking the organization by cautioning against reckless trades.