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For the game's 60th anniversary, two of Chamberlain's teammates relived the night that was a touchstone for a transcendent athlete and the white-by-design N.B.A.

Minnesota small forward Anthony Edwards missed Tuesday night's win because of tendinitis in his left knee, and coach Chris Finch said "everything is on the table" in terms of an extended rest plan for him.

Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (right ankle sprain) and Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (concussion protocols) exited Tuesday night's game and did not return.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard D.J. Augustin and signed forward Wenyen Gabriel to a two-way contract, it was announced today. In related moves, the Lakers requested waivers on DeAndre Jordan and Sekou Doumbouya...

Kevin Durant is going to play basketball again, as he’s expected to suit up to face the Miami Heat on Thursday in Brooklyn, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Durant has been out since January 15 after suffe...

Recent imaging showed improved bone healing of the fifth metatarsal in New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson's right foot. He will gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercise and basketball activities. He r...

Suns guard Devin Booker has been placed in the NBA's health and safety protocol, which will keep him out of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

The Lakers haven’t met the outsized expectations they garnered over the preseason. This week, the Lakers were booed by Crypto.com Arena faithful during the Lakeshows lackluster 123-95 loss to the Pelicans. It takes a l...

Everything you need to know to place your NBA bets and set your fantasy basketball lineups for Wednesday night.

The Minnesota Timberwolves edged past the Golden State Warriors 129-114 behind Karl-Anthony Towns’ 39 points and nine rebounds. Towns shot 14-22 from the floor and 8-11 from the free-throw line, which now puts the Timb...

The Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract. Thomas signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks earlier this season, appearing in five games and averaging 8.6 ...

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Alize Johnson to a 10-day contract. Johnson, 6'7", 212, has appeared in 68 career games (one start) across four seasons with Indiana, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Washington, record...

Boston Celtics fans should have been happy following the team’s Tuesday night win over the Atlanta Hawks, but instead, they left TD Garden with cautious optimism. In the first quarter of the Celtics game, Jaylen Brown ...

Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game was 60 years ago Wednesday. And while no current NBA player or coach witnessed it, they have seen some legendary performances.

The Denver Nuggets have been plagued by injuries this season, but recent reports indicate that one of the team’s two big missing pieces could be back to full health soon. According to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Mi...

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new name in town in James Harden, which has left some on the team adapting to a new role due to his presence. One of those players is forward Tobias Harris, who has seen his production take ...

The Knicks have no superstar to build around and no guaranteed way of getting one, but New York has a path forward.

As bleak as things might seem for the Lakers after their 10th loss in 13 games, LeBron James insisted he won't give up on the season, while sources said he is committed to playing out the 2021-22 campaign, wherever it go...

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said the breakdown in connection that was evident in Golden State's loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night "has to be an exception rather than a rule."