Ben Simmons ‘extremely impressive’ in return as Nets crush Jazz
Playing for the first time in 38 games, Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons had an impressive return to the court Monday night against the Utah…
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Wizards drop 6th straight in interim coach Brian Keefe’s debut
Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and the Utah Jazz defeated Washington 123-108 on Thursday night, spoiling Brian Keefe's debut as interim coach after Wes…
Canada’s Gilgeous-Alexander beats out Curry for NBA all-star starting spot
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder edged perennial all-star starter Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors for the final…
NBA suspends Canadian Tristan Thompson 25 games for positive drug test
Tristan Thompson has given the Cavaliers another issue to manage. Cleveland's backup centre was suspended 25 games without pay by the…
Bucks in talks with Doc Rivers on head-coaching job
After firing Adrian Griffin, the Milwaukee Bucks have reached out to Doc Rivers and are engaging him in conversations regarding the franchise's…
Warriors game vs. Mavs postponed after Dejan Milojević’s death
The NBA has postponed a second Golden State Warriors game in the wake of assistant coach Dejan Milojević's death, announcing that Friday's…
Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James lead NBA All-Star voting
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James continue to lead All-Star voting ahead of next month's All-Star Game, as the two stars were atop the…
Draymond Green set to return to Warriors’ facility
Golden State forward Draymond Green -- on an indefinite league suspension since Dec. 13 -- is expected to return to the Warriors' facility…
Raptors send Anunoby, Achiuwa to Knicks for package including RJ Barrett
The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival. Toronto traded forwards OG…
San Antonio Spurs’ Charles Bassey out for season with torn ACL
San Antonio Spurs center Charles Bassey will be sidelined for the remainder of the NBA season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury happened during a…
Bucks put up 146 points vs. Knicks to reach tournament semis
When the Milwaukee Bucks put together the duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, they envisioned their team would have the kind of offensive firepower…
Darvin Ham says LeBron James’ 29 minutes in line with Lakers’ plan
LeBron James opened up his 21st season by being limited to 29 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.…
James Harden skips Sixers’ practice; Nurse: No explanation
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden did not show up for practice Wednesday, with coach Nick Nurse saying he had no explanation as to…
Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado to miss World Cup for Puerto Rico
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will not participate for Puerto Rico in the upcoming FIBA World Cup next month, it was revealed…
Isaiah Mobley helps Cavaliers top Rockets to win summer league title
Isaiah Mobley had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers captured the NBA 2K24 Summer League championship with a 99-78 triumph…
Monty Williams to coach Pistons on record 6-year, $78.5M deal
Coach Monty Williams has agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. It…
Doc Rivers, Nick Nurse in final 4 to interview for Suns job
The Phoenix Suns are advancing four candidates to a final round of interviews this week, including two NBA championship coaches: Nick Nurse…
Jayson Tatum’s 51 vs. Sixers sends Celtics back to ECF
As Jayson Tatum connected on another 3-pointer midway through the third quarter Sunday -- en route to outscoring the Philadelphia 76ers in the period…
Kyrie Irving could rejoin Nets as soon as Sunday
Suspended All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is nearing completion on the process needed for a return to play and could rejoin the Brooklyn Nets as…
Warriors Beat Celtics 103-90 to Win 4th NBA Title in 8 Years
The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth…
Kyrie Irving ‘incredibly grateful’ to be back with Brooklyn Nets after first practice of season
Kyrie Irving returned to Brooklyn Nets practice for the first time since the preseason and stated he understood why the team decided to…
Raptors game at Chicago postponed, Toronto unable to field NBA minimum of 8 players
The NBA has postponed Toronto's match at Chicago tonight because the Raptors do not have the required eight players available.…
Jamal Murray progressing from torn ACL but Nuggets’ Canadian star ‘can’t rush time’
Jamal Murray is conflicted. The Nuggets' star guard can't wait to get back to playing basketball like he did before…
Suns beat Bucks for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The ball went from Chris Paul to Devin Booker and didn't stop moving until Deandre Ayton scored after every Suns player had touched it. The 10-pass…
Phoenix Suns finish off LA Clippers in 6, advance to first NBA Finals since 1993
With the building he called home for six campaigns of his 16-year career going berserk after a 10-0 run by…
LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard out for Game 2; Marcus Morris’ status uncertain
The Los Angeles Clippers will again be without Kawhi Leonard in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday and another…
Young leads Hawks’ rally past Sixers with Embiid hurting
Trae Young overcame a cold start to score 25 points, including a floater that gave Atlanta the lead with 1:17 left,…
Donovan Mitchell ‘upset’ at Utah Jazz for late call to sit him for Game 1, but says focus is now on Game 2
Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell acknowledged Monday he was "definitely frustrated and upset" with the late ruling to scratch him from Sunday's playoff opener…
Kyle Lowry says family, winning will impact decision on if he stays in Toronto
When asked about his highlight of a crazy NBA campaign, Kyle Lowry rattled off a laundry list of virtually every…
Raptors sputter to finish as Kevin Durant sparks East-leading Nets to victory
Kevin Durant scored seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, Jeff Green had 22 points and the Brooklyn…