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LeBron James is prepared to attack an “uncomfortable” summer, having missed the postseason for the first time in 13 years. James, 34, says he likes “being counted out.” Despite a groin injury that cost him 17 gam...

For Ben Simmons, the Rookie of the Year pick is a simple one: Luka Doncic. Doncic is “playing better, his team’s winning more games,” according to Simmons. Last season’s ROY says Trae Young is “killin’ it”-...

As many as six sneaker companies, from Nike to Anta, are expected to make offers to the expected No. 1 overall pick, potentially putting him in a class with LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Add Derrick Jones Jr. to the Heat's list of injured players. Jones, the high-flying forward, is listed as out for Wednesday's home game against the Celtics because of a right …

Warriors stars Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were all issued fines on Tuesday for their comments about the officiating during Friday night's OT loss to the Timberwolves.

As the Heat tries to overcome a difficult remaining schedule, it's already attempting to avoid two ignominious distinctions: If Miami (38-39) cannot climb above .500, the Heat would have the …

The New York Knicks have signed undrafted guard Billy Garrett to a rest-of-season contract, Ian Begley of ESPN reports. The move has already been formalized in the NBA’s transaction log. With less than 10 days left in ...

The Sacramento Kings have signed forward B.J. Johnson to a rest-of-season contract, according to a team press release, and immediately assigned the 23-year-old forward back to the G League. Johnson’s deal with the King...

As Dallas routed the Philadelphia 76ers and Kristaps Porzingis cheered his new team, an investigation of a rape claim against the former Knick proceeded in New York.

The five teams competing for the Eastern Conference's three final playoff spots took a breather on Tuesday, the calm before the storm that will decide which of those team will …

Those first few month were rough, but rookie Trae Young has made a dramatic turnaround for the Atlanta Hawks.

DeMarcus Cousins says he “was very pissed” when the NBA eliminated the center position from its All-Star ballots in 2012, finding the move “disrespectful.” Cousins, 28, now feels that “the respect of the big ma...

Hornets 102 (35-42), Jazz 111 (47-30) Kemba Walker scored 38 points in the second half en route to 47 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Charlotte’s sluggish first half — the Hornets’ other four starters co...

A night that began horrifically for the Heat - with a 23-point deficit in Boston and discouraging early returns on the opposing scoreboard - ended up better than it could …

Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) returns to an otherwise shorthanded Bucks lineup Monday night against the Nets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) returned to an otherwise shorthanded Bucks lineup to help Milwaukee beat the Nets 131-121 on Monday night.

Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the team's remaining five games after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain Saturday. He will not need surgery.