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James Harden recorded his seventh career game with 50 points and 10 assists -- more than twice as many as any other player in NBA history.

Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball will miss at least another week because of his Grade 3 ankle sprain, which he sustained Jan. 19 against Houston.

After dropping 47 points for the second time, Louisville guard Asia Durr has made it a well-established fact: She's a certified bucket. The post Asia Durr Is The Most Unstoppable Force in College Basketball appeared firs...

James Harden erupted for 58 points Thursday night, leading the Houston Rockets past the visiting Miami Heat 121-118. Harden’s sixth 50-point game of the season allowed the Rockets to climb out of a 21-point third quart...

Warriors 96 (43-19), Magic 103 (29-34) The Warriors dropped their second straight game as the Magic outscored the defending champs 33-15 in the final period of play. Aaron Gordon had 22 points and 15 boards and Terrence ...

How did the Heat follow up its most dramatic and best win of the season? With another dramatic 48 minutes. But this one resulted in a loss, as the Rockets …

Coogi has accused the Nets, Nike and the N.B.A. of violating its copyright on colorful striped design patterns affiliated with the '90s Brooklyn rapper.

The San Antonio Spurs and Pau Gasol have agreed to a buyout after three seasons together, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gasol, who has played 27 games this season for the Spurs, is expected to sign with the Milwaukee ...

Considering Pat Riley's history of acquiring a half dozen Hall of Fame players during his tenure here, the Heat president should never be underestimated. But parts of Riley's long-term blueprint …

PJ Tucker paid how much for his kicks? Also, the return of Isaiah Thomas highlights Week 20 in sneakers.

Kevin Durant is one of the most introspective and observant athletes to ever grace the sport. So when he sat down with NBCSports’ Kerith Burke for a one-on-one interview, it was no surprise he shed light on his thought...

Erik Spoelstra has been faced with difficult rotation decisions throughout the season. Whether it was working Dion Waiters back from a year-long absence following ankle surgery or trying to find …

Murray State sophomore sensation Ja Morant is consistently putting up monster stateliness while leading his squad to an excellent 24-4 record. In a 71-52 win against Morehead State on Thursday, Morant dropped a clean 11 ...

The Knicks rookie is blocking shots at a rate unseen since the days of Manute Bol. On a bad team, he's a reason to keep watching.

LeBron James has heard the chirping about how he’s no longer a consistent defensive terror, and if teams want to exploit him, they’re more than welcome to try. “Come on with it,” the 34-year-old says. LeBron insi...

Philadelphia hopes first win in Oklahoma City sparks another process: jelling in time for the playoffs.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 121-118 loss to the Houston Rockets (37-25) on Thursday at Toyota Center. Rockets rally behind 58 points from James Harden to beat Heat 1. …

Erik Spoelstra speaks after the Heat's loss to the Rockets in Houston. …

Spencer Dinwiddie, who has been out since Jan. 23 because of a thumb injury that required surgery, is expected to return to action Friday against the Hornets.