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Dec 08, 2024

Cavs lose Mobley to ankle sprain in loss to Heat
Forward Evan Mobley exited Cleveland's game at Miami on Sunday in the first half, but the team doesn't expect the sprain will become a long-term issue.

ESPN NBA
Dec 08, 2024

Paul passes Kidd for second in career assists
Chris Paul surpassed Jason Kidd on Sunday with career assist No. 12,092 to move into second place behind John Stockton.

ESPN NBA
Dec 08, 2024

LeBron (sore foot) sits for first time this season
Lakers star LeBron James will miss his first game of the season Sunday night against Portland because of left foot soreness.

ESPN NBA
Dec 08, 2024

Cavs lose Mobley to ankle sprain against Heat
Forward Evan Mobley, coming off a career-high 41-point game, exited Cleveland's game at Miami on Sunday in the first half with a left ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Dec 08, 2024

Embiid returns, says knee issues 'depressing'
The 76ers' Joel Embiid says the knee swelling that has sidelined him for periods of time this season is "depressing."

ESPN NBA
Dec 08, 2024

Pels' Ingram out indefinitely with ankle sprain
Pelicans star Brandon Ingram is out indefinitely with a significant low left ankle sprain.

ESPN NBA
Dec 08, 2024

Sources: Pelicans' Ingram (ankle) out indefinitely
Pelicans star Brandon Ingram is out indefinitely with a significant low left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

Luka moves by Wilt, Harden on triple-double list
Luka Doncic picked up his 79th career triple-double Saturday night, moving him past Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden on the NBA's all-time list and into sole possession of seventh place.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

Jokic's 56 not enough as Wiz snap 16-game skid
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points, but it wasn't enough to beat the Washington Wizards, who snapped their 16-game losing streak on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

Pelicans' Ingram hobbles off with injured ankle
Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram exited Saturday night's game against the Thunder after suffering a left ankle injury 17 seconds into the second half.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

Spurs' Collins fined $35K for obscene gesture
Spurs big man Zach Collins has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward an official during Friday night's game against the Kings.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

Magic's Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and will be reevaluated in four weeks.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

Nets-Suns to play as NBA makes return to China
The NBA will return to China for the first time since 2019 with two preseason games in Macao between the Nets and Suns in October.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

Green new deal: Dubs move Draymond to bench
The Warriors have moved Draymond Green to the bench in favor of Jonathan Kuminga for the time being, but the move did not provide instant success as Golden State falls at home to Minnesota.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

LeBron: Lakers in rough patch without 'big pieces'
After the Lakers' seventh loss in nine games, LeBron James pointed to the team's lack of depth as a major challenge, with five key players currently out with injuries.

ESPN NBA
Dec 07, 2024

'Special night': Celts cap season sweep of Bucks
In a game that had a playoff feel, the Celtics made enough plays down the stretch for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks at TD Garden that gave them a 3-0 sweep of the season series.

ESPN NBA
Dec 06, 2024

Spurs' Wembanyama sits again, is day-to-day
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sat out a second straight game Friday night because of bilateral low back soreness. He is considered day-to-day.

ESPN NBA
Dec 06, 2024

Spurs hold out Wembanyama again with sore back
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will sit out a second straight game Friday night because of bilateral low back soreness. He is considered day-to-day.

ESPN NBA
Dec 06, 2024

Sources: Lakers' Olivari to sign Curry Brand deal
Los Angeles Lakers two-way guard Quincy Olivari is finalizing a shoe endorsement deal with Stephen Curry's Curry Brand, sources told ESPN on Friday.

ESPN NBA
Dec 06, 2024

Celtics' Brown fined $25K for throat-slash gesture
Boston forward Jaylen Brown was fined $25,000 by the NBA for his throat-slash gesture after a dunk against Detroit on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Dec 06, 2024

Middleton avoided 'dark tunnel' amid injury rehab
Bucks forward Khris Middleton said recovering from offseason surgeries to both ankles has been the "hardest thing to come back from."

ESPN NBA
Dec 06, 2024

Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson soars, DeMar DeRozan falters
Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise or trending down? Steve Alexander highlights some names you'll want to track this week.

ESPN NBA
Dec 06, 2024

The Warriors' wins -- and losses -- come down to 'strength in numbers'
After a 10-2 start, the Warriors' 12-man rotation, injuries and late-game issues are hindering a team with playoff hopes.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Jokic passes Magic for third on triple-doubles list
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the list.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Kerr plans for Curry's return Fri.; Green 'possible'
Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected back in the lineup Friday against the Timberwolves, while Draymond Green's return is "possible," head coach Steve Kerr said.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Sources: Nets-Suns set as NBA's return to China
The NBA will return to China for the first time since 2019 with two preseason games in Macao between the Nets and Suns in October, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Wembanyama sits out Spurs' loss with sore back
The Spurs were without star Victor Wembanyama for Thursday night's 139-124 home loss to the Bulls due to bilateral low back soreness.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Grizz push back Edey's return from ankle injury
The Grizzlies "just weren't comfortable" with rookie Zach Edey's ankle recovery after he tested it out and have decided to delay his return to action.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks bounce back, Rockets rise in the West
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings for all 30 teams as the in-season tournament enters the knockout rounds.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Diss, dinner and Duke-Carolina: Shane Battier shares that J. Cole apologized for 2011 lyric
The North Carolina native rapped "Brother you're lame, you're Shane Battier," on his 2011 album.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks
LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Udoka fined $50K for profane tirade toward ref
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 for profane language toward an official, failing to leave the court in a timely manner and public criticism of an official.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Wembanyama out Thursday with back soreness
The San Antonio Spurs ruled out star Victor Wembanyama for Thursday's game at Frost Bank Center against the Chicago Bulls due to bilateral low back soreness.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Ribbit and roll: A viral mascot fuels the Cleveland Cavaliers
Clevelanders see themselves in the sign-holding, friendly mascot who has taken over the city as the Cavaliers keep stacking wins.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Sources: Bucks' Middleton to debut vs. Celtics
Bucks forward Khris Middleton will make his season debut against the Celtics, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Bucks' Middleton to debut vs. Celtics, agent says
Bucks forward Khris Middleton will make his season debut against the Celtics, his agent told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

Updates: Knockout round set as Bucks, Knicks, Mavs clinch
Here are the eight teams that will move onto next week's elimination games.

ESPN NBA
Dec 05, 2024

'This is a Hail Mary': Inside Lonzo Ball's unprecedented 1,000-day return to the NBA
What was originally thought to be a minor injury turned into "search and rescue" procedures and one surgery no NBA player ever had done. This is the untold story of Ball's harrowing road back to the game.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame
Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Doc: Middleton return 'hopefully soon' but not set
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he could understand if Khris Middleton -- who took part in practice Wednesday -- was frustrated as he sat out his 21st straight game.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Grizz expect Jackson (foot) back in 6 to 8 weeks
The Grizzlies are expecting forward GG Jackson II back within six to eight weeks after he had surgery in September to repair a broken bone in his right foot.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Warriors' Curry, Green to sit out Thu. vs. Rockets
Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Warriors' Melton has season-ending knee surgery
Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton underwent season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn left anterior cruciate ligament Wednesday in Los Angeles.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

NBA says officials got no-call on Braun correct
Via its Last Two Minute Report, the NBA said officials were right in not ruling that Denver's Christian Braun had signaled for a timeout when the Nuggets had none remaining at the end of their 119-115 victory over the Warriors.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Sources: Durant expected to miss 1-2 weeks
Suns All-NBA forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss one to two weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Pels say Zion (hammy) out at least 2 more weeks
The New Orleans Pelicans said Wednesday that Zion Williamson will miss at least two more weeks as he continue to rehab a left hamstring injury.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

NBA Cup Bracket
NBA Cup quarterfinals begin on Dec. 10. Check out all the matchups here.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Sources: Durant out at least 1 week due to ankle
Suns All-NBA forward Kevin Durant will be reevaluated in one week after suffering a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

76ers to be without Embiid, George vs. Magic
The 76ers will be without both Paul George and Joel Embiid for Wednesday night's game against the Magic, the team announced.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Power Rankings: Bucks bounce back, Rockets rise in the West
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings as the in-season tournament enters the knockout rounds.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Kerr furious at no-call on Nuggets phantom timeout
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was furious at the officials following his team's loss at Denver on Tuesday night, saying they overlooked Nuggets guard Christian Braun signaling for a timeout Denver didn't have with 1.9 seconds left in a four-point game.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Knicks, Bucks among field in NBA Cup quarters
With the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup all set, there will be a new champion as well as an almost entirely different field than last year's inaugural version. In again this year are the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks, who registered wins on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'
Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to dunk at all. Y'all think I'm lying. I'm dead serious."

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

Suns' Durant leaves win with sprained left ankle
Kevin Durant left shortly before halftime of Phoenix's 104-93 NBA Cup win over San Antonio on Tuesday because of a sprained left ankle

ESPN NBA
Dec 04, 2024

NBA Cup updates: Knockout round set as Bucks, Knicks, Mavs clinch
We've arrived to the NBA quarterfinals. Here are the eight teams that will move onto next week's elimination games.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

Suns lose Durant to ankle sprain vs. Spurs
Kevin Durant headed to the locker room after appearing to injure his left ankle before halftime in Tuesday's game versus the Spurs and was later ruled out.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

Sources: Pels waiving guard Payton after 7 games
The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving guard Elfrid Payton, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

Lakers' Vanderbilt eyes return in early January
Jarred Vanderbilt is targeting an early January return to the Lakers after recently experiencing fluid in his knee during rehab from offseason procedures to his feet, the team told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

4-time All-Star Millsap retires after 16 seasons
Paul Millsap, who made four consecutive All-Star appearances while with the Hawks, has retired after 16 NBA seasons.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

Warriors' Green (calf) officially out vs. Nuggets
Golden State's Draymond Green is officially out for Tuesday night's Cup game against the Denver Nuggets.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

Brunson, Wemby lead trending dog names of 2024; Bronny, Messi among others
NBA names were common among dog owners last year, but the WNBA's Caitlin Clark and Team USA gymnast Simone Biles were represented, too.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

Who can clinch, what's at stake
With the NBA Cup group phase wrapping up Tuesday, numerous teams are still fighting for a quarterfinal spot.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.

ESPN NBA
Dec 03, 2024

Nets forward Johnson (ankle) sits out loss to Bulls
The depleted Brooklyn Nets played without key forward Cam Johnson on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Nets forward Johnson (ankle) sitting out vs. Bulls
The depleted Brooklyn Nets played without key forward Cam Johnson on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Kerr: 'Doubtful' that Green (calf) plays at Denver
Golden State's Draymond Green, officially listed as questionable, is more likely doubtful to play Tuesday night in Denver because of left calf soreness, coach Steve Kerr said Monday.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Butler (knee) misses loss to Celtics; day-to-day
Heat star Jimmy Butler is out Monday vs. the Celtics with knee soreness and is considered day-to-day moving forward.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Warriors' Green (calf) doubtful for Nuggets game
Golden State's Draymond Green, officially listed as questionable, is more likely doubtful to play Tuesday night in Denver because of left calf soreness, coach Steve Kerr said Monday.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Heat's Butler out vs. Celtics with knee soreness
Heat star Jimmy Butler is out Monday vs. the Celtics with knee soreness and is considered day-to-day moving forward.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
For years the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Waiver wire pickups: Malik Monk, Deni Avdija are trending up
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

LeBron James, the Lakers and the three-year search for a 'laser'
For years the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Harden joins Curry as only players to hit 3,000 3s
Clippers guard James Harden on Sunday joined Golden State's Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

'Very happy' Doncic returns from injury, Mavs win
Luka Doncic, who had missed the previous five games, returned from a wrist injury and put up 36 points and 13 assists in the Dallas Mavericks' 137-131 victory at the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, a fourth straight win for his short-handed club.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Wemby's 3rd career triple-double fuels Spurs' win
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who scored a game-high 34 points, fired his 10th assist to Devin Vassell with 2:49 left on Sunday night, sealing his third career triple-double in his club's 127-125 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Rockets earn gritty win vs. OKC, close gap in West
The Rockets earned a gritty win over the Thunder to pull within a half-game of the Western Conference leaders.

ESPN NBA
Dec 02, 2024

Mitchell takes over as Cavs avoid déjà vu vs. Celts
The Cavaliers found themselves in a familiar position down 14 to the Celtics in the third quarter Sunday, but unlike in last spring's East semis, they did not back down -- thanks largely to the efforts of Donovan Mitchell, who took over down the stretch.

ESPN NBA
Dec 01, 2024

Sources: Pels' Ingram to sign with Klutch agency
Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram, who is currently set to be the top offseason free agent, is signing with Klutch Sports Group, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Dec 01, 2024

Curry says pain in knees new, but not a concern
Stephen Curry said the Warriors are trying to getting ahead of the bilateral knee pain he has been dealing with so that it doesn't become a "nagging" issue.

ESPN NBA
Nov 30, 2024

Giannis drops 40-point triple-double in return
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in his return from a one-game absence due to swelling in his knee.

ESPN NBA
Nov 30, 2024

Giannis (knee) returns after missing one game
Giannis Antetokounmpo was available for the Bucks against the Washington Wizards Saturday night after missing one game with swelling in his left knee.

ESPN NBA
Nov 30, 2024

Hornets' Ball out at least 2 weeks with calf strain
LaMelo Ball has a strained left calf and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Hornets announced. Ball has averaged 40.3 points in his past four games.

ESPN NBA
Nov 30, 2024

Sources: Lakers' Hayes (ankle) out 2-3 weeks
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes re-sprained his right ankle and will miss approximately two to three weeks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Nov 29, 2024

Hawks first in East to reach quarters of NBA Cup
The Hawks handed the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days and clinched East Group C in the NBA Cup with the Bulls' loss to the Celtics on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 29, 2024

Hawks first to clinch spot in NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Hawks handed the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days and clinched East Group C in the NBA Cup with the Bulls' loss to the Celtics on Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Nov 29, 2024

Doncic (wrist) practices, to join Mavs in Utah
Injured star Luka Doncic will join the Dallas Mavericks on their upcoming road trip and could play as soon as Saturday against the Jazz.

ESPN NBA
Nov 29, 2024

NBA Cup updates: Lakers battle OKC; Hawks advance
The Atlanta Hawks will move in the NBA Cup while the Lakers try to stave off elimination.

ESPN NBA
Nov 29, 2024

NBA Cup updates: Lakers lose; Hawks advance
The Lakers dropped their final NBA Cup group game, while the Hawks clinched a spot in the quarterfinals.

ESPN NBA
Nov 29, 2024

Nuggets' Westbrook fined for obscene gesture
The NBA fined Denver guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 on Friday for making an obscene gesture on the court in the fourth quarter of a 145-118 loss to the Knicks at Ball Arena.

ESPN NBA
Nov 29, 2024

NBA Cup roundtable: Biggest surprises and disappointments in group play
Our insiders take a look at some of the biggest disappointments, surprises and best performances so far in NBA Cup group play.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2024

Murray blasts Pelicans' effort as 'just disgusting'
"If you're not embarrassed and really mad about this, that's a problem," Dejounte Murray said after the Pelicans' 119-93 loss to the struggling Raptors on Wednesday night extended their losing streak to six games.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2024

Edwards rips struggling Wolves as 'front-runners'
Anthony Edwards criticized the Timberwolves for being "soft as hell as a team" following Wednesday night's 115-104 loss to the Kings.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2024

Edwards rips struggling Wolves as 'frontrunners'
Anthony Edwards criticized the Timberwolves for being "soft as hell as a team" following Wednesday night's 115-104 loss to the Kings.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2024

Hawks-giving: Young dishes 22 assists, tops Cavs
Trae Young had 20 points and a career-high 22 assists -- the most in the NBA this season -- as the visiting Hawks handed the Cavaliers just their second loss this season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2024

Injury-plagued Beal hobbles off in loss to Nets
Suns guard Bradley Beal limped off the court in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 127-117 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in what could be another injury setback for the three-time All-Star.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2024

Knee pain sidelines Warriors' Curry vs. Thunder
The Warriors ruled out Stephen Curry for Wednesday's game against the Western Conference-leading Thunder because of pain in both knees.

ESPN NBA
Nov 28, 2024

OKC wins but sees Jalen Williams (eye) exit early
Thunder star Jalen Williams went down grabbing at his eye against the Warriors on Wednesday night after Jonathan Kuminga dunked over him with 39 seconds left in the first half.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2024

Young dishes career-high 22 assists to stun Cavs
Trae Young had 20 points and a career-high 22 assists -- the most in the NBA this season -- as the visiting Hawks handed the Cavaliers just their second loss this season.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2024

Warriors rule out Curry vs. OKC with knee pain
The Warriors have ruled out star point guard Stephen Curry for Wednesday's game against the Western Conference-leading Thunder because of pain in both knees.

ESPN NBA
Nov 27, 2024

Sources: Nets' Thomas (hamstring) out 3-4 weeks
Amid an All-Star-caliber start to the season, Nets guard Cam Thomas will miss three to four weeks after suffering a strained left hamstring, sources told ESPN

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