NBA

Kuminga is DNP as short-handed Dubs win again

Both Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga brushed off the benching of the Warriors' forward despite entering Sunday's win short-handed. ... Continue Reading

Chinese rookie Yang makes first NBA start

Yang Hansen, the 7-foot-1 rookie out of China, made his first NBA start in a game Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. ... Continue Reading

Magic leading scorer Wagner leaves with injury

Magic forward Franz Wagner limped to the locker room and was ruled out following an injury to his lower left leg against the Knicks. ... Continue Reading

Harden passes Melo, up to 10th on scoring list

Clippers star James Harden surpasses Carmelo Anthony for 10th on the NBA's career scoring list. ... Continue Reading

Rivers expects Giannis (calf) out close to 4 weeks

Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he expects star Giannis Antetokounmpo to require closer to four weeks to recover from the strained right calf he suffered Wednesday night. ... Continue Reading

🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10

Not many can recall the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game. Why? Because it was exactly 18 years ago. ... Continue Reading

E. Campbell died of drowning after medical issue

Former basketball player Elden Campbell died Monday from drowning after suffering a medical emergency while out fishing, his sister and a Broward County official confirmed. ... Continue Reading

This East lead hasn't come easy for the Pistons' young core

With every win, Detroit and its elite young core are moving further away from the dregs of a grueling rebuild. ... Continue Reading

Kerr lauds 'competitor' Spencer after career night

Playing on the road without their headliners, the Warriors upset the Cavaliers 99-94 behind a career performance from two-way point guard Pat Spencer. ... Continue Reading

Luka Doncic announces birth of second daughter

Luka Doncic, who missed the Lakers' past two games, announced the birth of his second child -- a daughter, Olivia -- on Instagram. ... Continue Reading

SGA (elbow) ruled out for Thunder-Jazz matchup

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out against the Jazz due to left elbow bursitis. ... Continue Reading

These five Giannis blockbusters would rock the NBA title race

Giannis paired with Steph Curry? Kevin Durant? Victor Wembanyama?! NBA insiders break down five deals the Bucks could consider. ... Continue Reading

Anunoby (hamstring) returns as Knicks rout Jazz

Knicks forward OG Anunoby, who missed the past nine games with a left hamstring strain, had 11 points in his return to the starting lineup Friday in a 146-112 win over the Jazz. ... Continue Reading

The old, struggling Clippers have options -- none of them good

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst surveyed the league on LA's next steps. Three difficult paths emerged. ... Continue Reading

OKC rolls to 22-1 behind SGA's 33 in 3 quarters

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, stretching his 20-point streak to 95 straight games, as the Thunder stomped the Mavericks 132-111 for their 14th straight win. ... Continue Reading