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DeMarcus Cousins, yet to play a game this season as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee, said on Showtime's "All the Smoke" podcast that he's hopeful of being healthy enough to help the Los Angeles Lakers during...

Joel Embiid believes he is the world’s best basketball player. The Sixers’ All-Star center made the declaration Thursday night after scoring a season-high 39 points to go along with 16 rebounds in Philadelphia’s 11...

Russell Westbrook lamented his ejection in Thursday night’s tilt vs Golden State as being unfair. Westbrook said his smack of Damion Lee “wasn’t on purpose,” and that he is always “painted to be a bad guy.” R...

Hawks guard Trae Young had a career-high 50 points in Thursday night's 129-124 win over the Heat and made sure he jabbed back at Jimmy Butler for his "teller of the future" quip in December.

The star point guard, who had already missed much of the season, will have an operation on his right shoulder.

The Detroit Pistons announced Friday that they have reached a buyout agreement with forward Markieff Morris. Morris averaged 11 points and 3.9 rebounds over 44 games this season.

Details are still being finalized for the "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" event set for 10 a.m. Pacific time Monday at Staples Center, but fans and others who do not have a ticket are being asked to avoi...

The Detroit Pistons signed guard Derrick Walton Jr. to a 10-day contract today. Walton Jr., 6-0, 189, last played for the Los Angeles Clippers this season. In 23 games (one start), he averaged 2.2 points, 0.7 rebounds an...

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a buyout with veteran forward Markieff Morris, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Morris is the second Pistons vet to hit the buyout market this month. Morris, in the first year of...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Kenrich Williams, who has missed the last 18 games of the 2019-20 season due to right lower back soreness, received an injection to treat pain and inflammation over NBA All-Star Weekend. The ...

The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to sign guard Dusty Hannahs to a 10-day contract, Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. The guard has played for the team’s G League thus far this season. While Hannah...

The Charlotte Hornets have promoted guard Joe Chealey back up to the big league squad, the team’s G League affiliate has announced. It’s with that affiliate that Chealey has played thus far in 2019-20. Chealey spent ...

Celtics guard Kemba Walker had his knee drained and received a Synvisc injection to help with swelling and soreness, though it is not expected to be a long-term issue.

Unlikely as it may seem, DeMarcus Cousins envisions himself suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers come playoff time. Cousins, who tore his left ACL during a pickup game last summer, says he is “pretty confident” he c...

Rockets guard Russell Westbrook got his 13th technical foul and was ejected Thursday night against the Warriors and acknowledged that he needs to hold himself to a higher standard.

Bucks 126 (47-8), Pistons 106 (19-39) Four of five of Milwaukee’s starters finished in double digits with Giannis Antetokounmpo (33 points) leading all scorers. Khris Middleton was the Bucks’s second-leading scorer w...

Nets GM Sean Marks said the team is "looking at the big picture" after announcing star guard Kyrie Irving will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder.

The Brooklyn Nets always knew this season would be a challenge, but with Kyrie Irving officially shut down, can they still make the most of it?

Philadelphia has won 26 of 28 games at home this season.

Kings forward Marvin Bagley III will be out at least another three weeks with a left foot sprain, the team announced Thursday.

The L.A. Clippers signed free agent guard Reggie Jackson today. "Reggie is a proven playmaker and scorer, and we are looking forward to adding his experience and creativity to our team," said Frank. Jackson, 29, appeared...

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman, who has missed the last 39 games while recovering from a sprained left toe originally suffered November 18 at Utah, underwent evaluations by multiple foot specialists. Followin...