Professional basketball has long evoked the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bill Russell stood with the civil rights leader during the March on Washington, while Oscar Robertson helped organize a memorial game for King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the wake of his assassination.

The Slam Dunk Contest used to be one of the most anticipated moments of the NBA All-Star Weekend; today, not so much. Not even the participation of a rising star like Stephon Castl

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards hits a new low after loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in action at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on MLK Day. Follow along for live updates.

Day is a huge day for the NBA. But even more so for the Memphis Grizzlies. The FedEx Forum, home of the Grizzlies, is less than a mile away from The National Civil

The Memphis Grizzlies continue finding ways to win, storming back from a 16-point deficit to take down the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Grizzlies have now four of their last five games, two being against Minnesota, as they sit in third place in the West at 28-15.

The Memphis Grizzlies had a 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape Monday's game against the Timberwolves with a win.

The game came down to the final seconds. With the score tied, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant dribbled to his left with Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards in close pursuit. Morant didn't have much room ...

Games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves tend to have a certain edge. Monday afternoon at FedExForum was no different. The Grizzlies led by two points with 12.4 seconds left and a chance to put the game away.

Chicago's Matas Buzelis and San Antonio's Stephon Castle are set to compete in the dunk contest on All-Star Saturday night.

The NBA champion Boston Celtics crushed the Golden State Warriors 125-85 on Monday as current league leader Cleveland romped past the Phoenix Suns. Golden State had not lost by 40 at home since Jan 15, 1985.