Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant has surpassed LeBron James as the highest paid player in NBA history, approaching a ridiculous $1b mark.

The megastar was on stage at a Fanatics Fest in New York when news of his trade spread. His broad smile at the fan reaction was a giveaway.

A MRI confirmed a nightmare injury for Bucks star Damian Lillard, ruling him out for the season soon after his recovery from deep vein thrombosis.

He led his team back from a 23-point deficit to an unlikely victory but all everybody wanted to talk was the heated moment with his coach.

A brutal season for the Phoenix Suns hit a low Sunday night with a humiliating 116-98 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kevin Durant's reaction to the NBA's new format for the league's annual All-Star Game, echoed players sentiments around the league.

Stephen Curry was sublime as he led the USA to yet another Olympic basketball gold as the modern-day Dream Team downed France.

It's the question that has bubbled along in the lead up to Paris and only intensified after Team USA got out of jail against Serbia.

Ever wondered who the richest athletes were, that are in Paris for the Olympic Games? Between basketball, golf and tennis, we have all the answers.

The superstars fronted a press conference ahead of the opening ceremony. One question left them dumfounded.