Basketball News

Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans put a relieving end to a 10-game losing streak on Saturday night, authoring a 131-126 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center.

Kuzma is known for his eccentric clothing. He again made a fashion statement before Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers games at Cypto.com Arena where James is projected to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38-year-old scoring record have skyrocketed.

Still among the best players in the N.B.A. at 38, James is now 36 points away from the league's career scoring record. He could break it at home on Tuesday.

King James is very close to passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's career scoring leader. We're tracking the final points before the Lakers star takes the top spot.

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba has been suspended four games without pay and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers has been suspended three games without pay for their roles in an on-court altercation, it was announc...