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Karl Anthony Towns received plaudits from his Timberwolves teammates following a Wednesday night brawl with Sixers big man Joel Embiid. Despite Minnesota’s 117-95 road loss in Philly, players were happy KAT “stood hi...

There was plenty of scoring, and some broken records, when the Rockets met the Wizards.

In the aftermath of Stephen Curry's injury, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said tanking is "against every single thing I and we stand for." But the team might not have a choice.

Kyrie Irving split his postgame news conference Wednesday night between pontificating about self-love and dissecting Brooklyn's on-court shortcomings.

Though they're still a work in progress, the Celtics are backing up guard Marcus Smart's proclamation that they "can compete with anybody."

Joel Embiid believes the NBA should not suspend him following a Wednesday night brawl with Karl-Anthony Towns. “I didn’t throw any punches,” Embiid told reporters, adding that he “ain’t no bitch.” Towns downp...

Tall, green trees dot the basketball court at Larkey Park in Walnut Creek, CA. A chain-link fence surrounded by bushes blocks it off from Buena Vista Avenue. Walking trails, jungle gyms sets, a tennis court and a pool ca...

Clown on the hairline, but one thing’s for certain: Meechie Terry can HOOP. The guard from Ohio dropped 18 points in last night’s 121-58 win versus Rocktop Prep. DME Academy has potential to be one of the top post-gr...

Pacers center Myles Turner suffered a right ankle sprain in Wednesday's game against the Nets.

The 7-foot-7 center has attracted attention and popularity for his towering frame, but recognition for skill and as a person is what eludes him.

Jimma Gatwech, Chris Staples and others competed for $25K on a floating court we put together in Brooklyn with PUMA Hoops. The event also featured a 1v1 contest with NYC’s finest hoopers. The post CRAZY Dunk Contest on...

Stephen Curry‘s left hand injury, though clearly devastating, won’t lead the Warriors to consider tanking the season away. “It is against every single thing I and we stand for,” team owner Joe Lacbo told reporter...

Kyrie Irving largely dismissed a published report of concerns in Brooklyn’s organization about his so-called “mood swings.” “It’s OK to be human,” Irving told reporters Wednesday night. The Nets’ 27-year-ol...

Pacers center Myles Turner is expected to miss Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a sprained right ankle.

The Rockets needed every one of James Harden's 59 points to prevail 159-158 on Wednesday night, as Houston and Washington combined to score the most points in any NBA game decided by a single point.

General manager Bob Myers told ESPN that Stephen Curry will have an MRI and CT scan, and from there, the team will determine if he needs surgery and what his recovery timetable will be.

Knicks 83 (1-4), Magic 95 (2-2) Orlando was powered to the win thanks to performances from Nikola Vucevic (21 points, 13 rebounds) and Aaron Gordon (15 points, 11 rebounds). Julis Randle led the Knicks in scoring with 16...

Stephen Curry has broken his hand, Marcus Thompson of the The Athletic reports. X-rays were performed on the 31-year-old’s hand and wrist after he injured it Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors thems...

Kobe Bryant wouldn’t consider lacing up his Nikes again, even if winning an NBA championship was a guarantee. “I like my rings the hard way,” Bryant said on the "Ledlow & Parker" podcast. The 41-year-old future Hal...

Donovan Mitchell admits to feeling the pressure that comes with being an NBA star as he embarks upon his third season. Following a breakout rookie campaign, Mitchell began to wonder if he had peaked too soon. The 23-year...

In a throwback to yesteryear, both Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns were given early exits from their Wednesday night contest after getting tangled up in the paint and triggering a game-stopping brouhaha. Video from th...

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner collapsed to the floor with a sprained ankle and had to be helped off the floor against the Brooklyn Nets tonight, Scott Agness of The Athletic reports. Turner is questionable to retur...