NBA

Jokic's 56-point triple-double lifts Nuggets in OT

Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Timberwolves. ... Continue Reading

Redick rips into Lakers: 'We don't care enough'

Lakers coach JJ Redick lit into his team after a blowout loss to the Rockets, saying it doesn't care enough and that the next practice will be "uncomfortable." ... Continue Reading

Reaves (calf) leaves Lakers' Christmas Day loss

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves exited their Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets because of left calf soreness. ... Continue Reading

Streaking Dubs in 'good place' after Kerr-Green tiff

The Warriors are "in a good place," according to Steve Kerr, as Golden State weathered a blowup between the coach and Draymond Green in the midst of a 3-0 homestand. ... Continue Reading

AD exits with groin injury as Mavs fall to Warriors

Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis exited the Christmas Day game at the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter with a right groin injury. ... Continue Reading

Spurs continue dominance over OKC with 3rd win

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 on Thursday for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks. ... Continue Reading

Bench, Brunson rally Knicks to comeback win

Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cavaliers 126-124 and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year. ... Continue Reading

👀 LeBron vs. Brooks timeline: Tension, trash talk

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

Jokic: Flagg 'really mature' in leading Mavs to win

Cooper Flagg had the best long-range shooting performance of his young career and left an impression on three-time MVP Nikola Jokic with his performance down the stretch Tuesday night. ... Continue Reading

Reasons for optimism and pessimism for all 10 NBA teams that played on Christmas

ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks two stats for the teams that played on Dec. 25, and breaks down why fans should be happy and worried about their title aspirations. ... Continue Reading

NBA Power Rankings: Young risers to watch on all 30 teams

From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' young riser in this week's Power Rankings. ... Continue Reading

NBA Christmas Day fashion, led by LeBron James, Luka Doncic

Stars around the NBA made sure to dress their best during the five-game Christmas Day slate. ... Continue Reading

What happened to the NBA's Christmas jerseys?

For a brief moment, holiday sweaters turned into NBA jerseys and teams wore special Christmas gear. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Nuggets' Johnson out at least 4-6 weeks

Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson will be reevaluated in four to six weeks after suffering a bone bruise and hyperextended right knee, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. ... Continue Reading

Wolves top Towns for 1st time in Minnesota return

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 40 points, but the Wolves beat him for the first time in a 115-104 win over the Knicks on Tuesday night. ... Continue Reading