NBA

Wemby has 30 in return, sits out crunch time loss

Victor Wembanyama had 30 points off the bench in his return to the court Tuesday, but his minutes restriction had him sitting on the bench for the last 3:46 of a one-point loss to the Grizzlies. ... Continue Reading

LeBron says it's on him to bend game around Luka

Amid his recent scoring surge, Lakers star LeBron James reiterated Tuesday night that teammate Luka Doncic doesn't "need to bend his game [for me]," adding, "It's up to us to bend our game around him." ... Continue Reading

Cavs without Strus for at least another month

Cavaliers forward Max Strus will be sidelined for at least another month as he continues to recover from surgery on his broken left foot. ... Continue Reading

Thunder trying to 'be resilient' after 6-6 stretch

The defending champion Thunder, who entered the season with a 24-1 record, are struggling through a 6-6 stretch. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Hawks, Young working together on trade

Atlanta Hawks four-time All-Star Trae Young and his agent, Aaron Mintz, are working with the franchise on a trade, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Italian team, down to 1 player, ousted by forfeit

An Italian basketball team was left with just one player on the court during a European game, leading to an automatic loss and elimination from the competition. ... Continue Reading

👀 'Bing Bong': Pistons troll Knicks after big win

The Detroit Pistons recorded their fourth-largest regular-season victory over the New York Knicks. ... Continue Reading

Wemby has 30 in return; sits out crunch time loss

Victor Wembanyama had 30 points off the bench in his return to the court Tuesday, but his minutes restriction had him sitting on the bench for the last 3:46 of a one-point loss to the Grizzlies. ... Continue Reading

Kings' Murray to miss 3-4 weeks with ankle sprain

Kings forward Keegan Murray is out at least three to four weeks with a left ankle sprain. ... Continue Reading

Kerr ejected, Curry fouls out as calls rile Warriors

Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected from his team's 103-102 loss to the Clippers in the fourth quarter Monday night after a string of officiating decisions set him off on the sideline. Stephen Curry also fouled out for the first time since 2021. ... Continue Reading

KD savors winner vs. Suns after being 'kicked out'

Rockets star Kevin Durant said hitting the winning shot Monday night against the Suns meant more because it came against his former team, one "that booted you out of the building and scapegoated you for all the problems they had." ... Continue Reading

Wemby returns, to come off bench vs. Grizzlies

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will make his return Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies after sitting out the past two games because of a bone bruise in his left knee, coach Mitch Johnson said. ... Continue Reading

Clippers rookie, late add Sanders scores 20 in win

With James Harden a late scratch, rookie Kobe Sanders steps in and scores a career-high 20 points and had seven rebounds in the Clippers' win Monday night. ... Continue Reading

Best trade fits for 16 contenders -- and two wild-card teams

One month from the trade deadline, which top contending teams could make a move for a potential playoff push? ... Continue Reading

Four trade proposals for Trae Young: What could Atlanta get for the star guard?

Young could become trade season's first domino. Let's help Atlanta find the best move for its star guard. ... Continue Reading