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Suns 98 (11-49), Cavaliers 111 (13-46) Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre combined for 53 points, but five Cavaliers — Kevin Love (16 points), Cedi Osman (19), Ante Zizic (15), Larry Nance Jr. (14) and Jordan Clarkson (...

The Pelicans announced Thursday that disgruntled superstar Anthony Davis will continue to suit up for the remainder of the season, but with reduced playing time. Interim general manager Danny Ferry told reporters the NBA...

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he would keep things quiet were he in Anthony Davis‘ shoes. Giannis would “focus on just playing basketball” instead of helping feed the narrative. AD asked the New Orleans Pelicans to tr...

Paul George reached out to his Swoosh reps after Zion Williamson‘s Nike PG 2.5 sneaker exploded 36 seconds into Wednesday night’s Duke-UNC tilt. George says his “only concern is for Zion.” Williamson is projected...

Five takeaways from the Heat's 106-102 loss against Philadelphia on Thursday at Wells Fargo Center: There was an enormous discrepancy in free throws, and Dion Waiters is sick of …

After an X-ray on James Johnson's injured left shoulder returned negative, an MRI revealed a slight left AC sprain, the Heat announced Friday. The 32-year-old power forward is doubtful to …

Nico Mannion and Pinnacle Prep (AZ) defeated Gilbert Perry, 79-69, in the boys state semifinal at ASU’s Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday. Before the game, Mannion wore his custom warmup shirt with the label: “#overrated...

Erik Spoelstra said Goran Dragic, coming off December knee surgery, isn't ready to play 32 minutes a night when he makes his return, perhaps on Saturday against visiting Detroit. But …

Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for Friday night's game in New York against the Knicks after a car crash in the Minneapolis area.

Brandon Boston may still have a baby face, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a savage on the court. The 6-7 shooting guard sports a smooth stroke and efficient playing style that should translate well to the next level....

Heat forward Udonis Haslem, who initially said he was leaning toward retiring after this season, has had a change of heart. "I am leaning towards doing one more season," Haslem …

Kyree Walker and Hillcrest Prep (AZ) had another phenomenal season, going 32-4, and basically dominating every opponent in their path. Earlier in the season, when Hillcrest made the overseas trip to China, they went unde...

James says he is now in playoff mode, and it showed in 111-106 victory meant to erase doubts the Lakers are competitive for playoff spot.

Are LeBron and the Lakers in trouble? Can the Warriors hang on to No. 1 in the West? We're setting you up for the season's final two months.

"So, you mean to tell me with the development of basketball on the continent, and what's to come, you're telling me there aren't two guys like [Giannis and Embiid] walking around on the continent?"

This Lakers win was a welcome relief after the drama that has subsumed the team.

Marcus Smart would enjoy basketball a lot more if modern NBA players hooped the way it was done in the ’60s and ’70s. Smart says the League today is too “cute” and lacks the type of phyical play he thrives on. Th...

Buddy Hield and his teammates are “very confident” that Sacramento is headed to the postseason for the first time since 2006. “I’d bet my house on it,” the 26-year-old joked. The Kings (30-27) are a game back o...

Terrence Jones, a former Rockets forward who has been dominating the G League this season, will sign a 10-day contract with the team, league sources told ESPN.

You wouldn't have expected much in Miami's daunting first post-All Star break assignment, certainly not on a night when Miami opened 3 for 17 on threes, Josh Richardson's shot was …