Former NBA, Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng has steered South Sudan's basketball journey to Paris Olympics

Just 13 years after South Sudan emerged from civil war to become an independent nation in 2011, it will mark a milestone next month with its Olympic basketball debut with former Bull Luol Deng at its forefront.

NBA icon Jerry West dead at 86
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NBA legend Jerry West, the man who inspired the league's logo, passed away at the age of 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday.

NBA icon Jerry West dead at 86

NBA legend Jerry West, the man who inspired the league's logo, passed away at the age of 86.

Chicago Bulls legend Chet Walker passes away at 84

The Chicago Bulls are mourning the loss of one of their own. Forward and Hall of Famer Chet Walker has passed away at the age of 84.

Doris Burke on calling NBA Finals: 'I am sort of mindful that there is something meaningful here'

Burke, who joined ESPN in 1990, has covered the finals since 2009. She was a sideline reporter for ABC's coverage from 2009-19 before serving as an analyst on ESPN Radio for the past four finals.

The Chicago Bulls offseason priorities take shape with coach hirings and pre-draft workouts

There's been new blood added to the coaching bench, as well players Bulls executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas is beginning to target in the pre-NBA Draft process. Here's what to make of it all.

Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson bring 'All The Smoke' podcast to GDC
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Former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson talk about their wildly successful "All The Smoke" podcast and their live tour which is coming to Athenaeum Center tonight at 7 p.m.

Bill Walton, two-time NBA champion, dead at 71

Two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton has died at the age of 71, the NBA announced.

Bulls' Lonzo Ball says he had meniscus transplant, expects to be ready for opener

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball says he got a new meniscus when he underwent a cartilage transplant in his left knee last year and expects to be ready for the season opener.

Will Michael Jordan's playoff scoring record be broken? You can now bet on it

Odds aren't that long for the postseason single-game scoring record, held by none other than Michael Jordan. Will anyone surpass that number this postseason?

Here's what Bronny James wants his NBA journey to look like: 'I just want to have people know my name'

"I just want to have people know my name is Bronny James and not being identified as just LeBron James' son," James said at the NBA Combine on Tuesday. "I feel like that would be great angle."