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What Leon Rose's track record with first-round picks says about the Knicks' NBA Draft plan
They’re prudent under Leon Rose, a known hoarder of draft picks, but they’re currently operating with a reality incongruous to the reputation.
Jerry West lived a basketball life to the fullest: 'The Logo'
It was a spectacular basketball life for The Logo, even if the NBA has never officially admitted that’s West, and even though West himself was to the end uncomfortable with...
NBA Hall of Famer 'devastated' over death of icon Jerry West
Magic Johnson is heartbroken over the death of fellow Lakers legend Jerry West. The NBA legend, who played 14 seasons in the league, died on Wednesday at 86, and Johnson...
Bill Russell's widow wife offers touching tribute after Jerry West's death
Bill Russell's widow, Jeannine, shared a heartfelt tribute to Jerry West after the news of the NBA legend's death on Wednesday.
LeBron James, Michael Jordan lead Jerry West tributes: 'A friend and a mentor'
A number of prominent figures in the NBA community reminisced about West's legacy Wednesday in the wake of his death at the age of 86.
NBA, Lakers legend Jerry West dead at 86 | Breaking News Now
Jerry West, one of the most iconic players in the history of basketball, whose likeness was the inspiration for the NBA’s current logo, died on Wednesday morning at the age...
NBA great Jerry West — who inspired league logo — dead at 86
Jerry West, one of the greatest players in NBA history who also built the 1980 Lakers dynasty as their general manager, died Wednesday morning, the Clippers announced.
NBA legend speaks out on 'troubling' feud between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan
The Lakers legend has a bone to pick with Scottie Pippen.
Jerry West rips JJ Redick over 'plumbers and firemen' remark
Jerry West heard J.J. Redick's "plumbers and firemen" remark about Bob Cousy, and fired shots about Redick's own accomplishments.
Lakers legend willing to go to Supreme Court over HBO's 'Winning Time' portrayal
West's attorneys sent a letter to HBO demanding an apology and retraction over his portrayal in the series, which features actor Jason Clarke in the role.
Jerry West demands apology and more for ‘baseless’ portrayal in HBO series
Jerry West believes he has been wronged by the way he has been depicted in HBO’s “Winning Time” series about the 1980s Showtime Lakers and he wants it made right....
Media legends spar over Jerry West 'Winning Time' portrayal: 'Reprehensible'
Legendary basketball writer Bob Ryan called out Jeff Pearlman, over the portrayal of Jerry West in the HBO series "Winning Time."
Lakers legend rips team over rescinded season tickets
Jerry West continues to have acrimony with the Los Angeles Lakers, the franchise with which he starred as both a player and executive.
Lakers legend not happy after Jeanie Buss' snub
West — whose silhouette is the official NBA logo — spent his entire 14-year playing career with the Lakers and led the team to a title in 1972.
The inside story behind iconic Willis Reed photo
In a half-moment of fate, George Kalinsky was faced with a most difficult predicament. He’d been back to the home-team locker room a couple of times to check in on...
Jerry West's touching story on convincing Kobe Bryant not to sign with Clippers
Multiple times in his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant looked like he would leave the Lakers. But Jerry West wasn't going to let him play for Donald Sterling. When the Lakers...
Petition to change NBA logo to Kobe Bryant has over 2 million signatures
The people are speaking, and they want Kobe Bryant to replace Jerry West as the NBA’s new logo. Over two million people have signed an online petition for the change...
Trump honors NBA legend Jerry West with Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Thursday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West during a ceremony in the Oval Office. The president, in his welcoming remarks,...
Trump to award Jerry West Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says that Jerry West, the pro basketball great, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. "The Great Jerry West will be receiving our Nation's highest...
One trade had Lakers legend laughing at the franchise
The Clippers are pretty happy they landed Ivica Zubac. Lakers legend Jerry West, who acts as a consultant for the Clippers, was left laughing at the Lakers when they traded...