Basketball News

Carmelo Anthony received a standing ovation from Trail Blazers fans Wednesday night, who chanted his name throughout a 19-point performance during his home debut. Damian Lillard led the way for Portland with 27 points in...

James Harden isn’t exactly impressed by the NBA’s proposed in-season tournament, as the League looks to shake things up. Harden dismisses the idea as something better left in the college basketball ranks: "I don't re...

Angry Celtics fans hurled invective at Kyrie Irving, even though he was nowhere to be seen Wednesday night. Irving posted a long social media response, branding sports and entertainment as "ignorant and obtrusive." On th...

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo knew better than to engage in a one-on-one battle with Hawks forward Jabari Parker on Wednesday in Milwaukee, noting of his former teammate: "He wants you to play one-on-one because he's ...

Joel Embiid rebounded from the worst game of his career with 33 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 97-91 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Kyrie Irving didn't travel with the Nets to face the Celtics on Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, but that didn't stop fans at TD Garden from booing their team's former star.

The NBA has granted the Magic cap and tax relief on the $16.7M remaining on Timofey Mozgov's contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Milwaukee Bucks welcomed Khris Middleton back to their lineup a week ahead of schedule as the 28-year-old returned to action from a left thigh bruise sustained earlier this month. Middleton came off the bench in his ...

Anthony Davis shined bright in his first game back in New Orleans since forcing his way out of town last summer, leading the Lakers to a 114-110 victory Wednesday night with a game-high 41 points. Davis, as expected, fac...

Draymond Green started against the Bulls on Wednesday after missing the past three games because of a heel injury.

Lonzo Ball, who has been dealing with a stomach virus, was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Duncan is back with the San Antonio Spurs, as an assistant coach. Yet little has changed besides his title: He's a force on the court -- and he's not saying much.