NBA

'I love it and hate it': Miracles, nightmares and more tales of NBA Christmas

With NBA Christmas games on the horizon, stars and coaches share their stories and gripes about playing on the holiday. ... Continue Reading

LeBron vs. Dillon Brooks: 'Social media junkie' to 'Help the bear' and everything between

The two players have had their fair share of battles on the court through the years. ... Continue Reading

The budding Spurs-Thunder rivalry that could shape the future of the West

The Spurs and Thunder face each other twice this week, including on Christmas Day (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). ... Continue Reading

Rozier lawyers move to dismiss betting charges

Terry Rozier attorneys say the government overstepped when it accused his client of wire fraud stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme and is asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges. ... Continue Reading

Wiz F Whitmore out with deep vein thrombosis

Wizards forward Cam Whitmore has been diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder and will be out indefinitely. ... Continue Reading

Hawks reserve C Dante (ACL) out rest of season

Hawks reserve center N'Faly Dante will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right ACL in a G League game on Dec. 19. ... Continue Reading

Green leaves court after heated exchange with Kerr

Warriors coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green got into a heated argument during a third-quarter timeout Monday night, causing Green to leave the bench and miss the final 20 minutes of a 120-97 win over the Magic. ... Continue Reading

Pacers hope NBA looks at play that injured Jackson

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wants the NBA to look at a play in the first quarter where he says Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta elbowed Isaiah Jackson twice, forcing the forward out of his team's 103-95 loss as he was evaluated for a concussion. ... Continue Reading

Hornets rookie Knueppel fastest to make 100 3s

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel became the fastest player to make 100 3s in the NBA, reaching the mark in 12 fewer games than the next-fastest player. ... Continue Reading

Lakers list Doncic (calf contusion) out vs. Suns

Lakers star Luka Doncic is out for Tuesday's game in Phoenix due to a left calf contusion. ... Continue Reading

đź‘€ Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures. ... Continue Reading

Zion powers Pels to season-best 5th straight win

Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to lead the Pelicans over the Mavericks. ... Continue Reading

NBA, FIBA inch closer to European hoops league

The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027. ... Continue Reading

Carlisle passing helm of NBCA to Bickerstaff

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will step down as president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff will replace him. ... Continue Reading

Bulls edge Hawks in season's top-scoring game

The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season. ... Continue Reading