NBA

Edwards returns, helps Wolves hand OKC 3rd loss

Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Bulls-Cavs left with 2-man crew after ref injured

NBA official Tre Maddox appeared to roll his ankle as he was running off the court, leaving Friday's Bulls-Cavs game with just a two-person crew. ... Continue Reading

NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets

The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams Friday. ... Continue Reading

Kings' Sabonis out another month with knee injury

Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who has not played since Nov. 16 due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, will miss four to five more weeks, the team announced. ... Continue Reading

👀 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

Bickerstaff says ref Goble entered game with bias

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff sounded off on official John Goble, saying his calls during Thursday night's game against the Mavs were "not objective." ... Continue Reading

Jokic breaks record for career assists by center

Nikola Jokic passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's career assists leader among centers in Thursday's win over the Magic. ... Continue Reading

Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how

Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss. ... Continue Reading

Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East

NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season. ... Continue Reading

Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason. ... Continue Reading

Veteran ref Maddox leaves Bulls-Cavs with injury

NBA official Tre Maddox appeared to roll his ankle as he was running off the court, leaving Friday's Bulls-Cavs game with just a two-person crew. ... Continue Reading

Hawks to rest Young (knee) vs. Spurs on Friday

Hawks point guard Trae Young will sit out the second of a back-to-back and not play in Friday's game against San Antonio because of right knee injury management. ... Continue Reading

Ex-NBA ref Lewis reinstated as G League official

Former NBA referee Eric Lewis, who retired in 2023 after violating the league's social media policy, is on a potential path back to the league after being reinstated into the officiating program as a G League official. ... Continue Reading

Doncic carries Lakers with 45-point triple-double

Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and only 1 turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history. ... Continue Reading

'Locked in' Giannis says agent talk out of his hands

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was "locked in" on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can't control reports about his future with the Bucks. ... Continue Reading