Basketball News

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his return to the court after missing the previous two games with a lower back contusion.

A 22-point, 20-rebound game by James led the Lakers in Game 4 against the Grizzlies, a win that put Ja Morant and Memphis on the brink of elimination.

Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State's Kevon Looney does "Joga."

Jimmy Butler tied the fourth-best scoring performance ever in an NBA playoff game, and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the Bucks on Monday night.

Udoka took the Celtics to the N.B.A. finals last season, but he was abruptly suspended in September for violating team policies.

Kyle Anderson has been ruled out for Game 5 against the Nuggets in Denver because of a left eye injury he suffered in Game 4's win, the Timberwolves announced.

It's a hard question: What do you get the most precocious ballplayer in NBA history? Their own signature sneaker, of course. Kobe Bryant entered the NBA fresh out of the Lower Merion (PA) High prom as a 17-year-old in th...

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray said "a lot" led to him making contact with and shouting at Gediminas Petraitis, citing a long history of disagreements with the official.

Paul George said it was "super frustrating" to see another Clippers season marred by injuries as both he and Kawhi Leonard are set to miss Tuesday's elimination game against the Suns.

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox underwent X-ray imaging that revealed an avulsion fracture of the left index finger. The injury was sustained during the fourth quarter of Game 4 versus the Golden State Warriors. Fox ...

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has won the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player award. He becomes the first player in franchise history to garner the award. Markkanen (7-0, 238, Finland) averaged a career-best 25.6 points...

Via the Houston Chronicle: Step one of a pivotal summer for the Houston Rockets is now complete as the franchise reportedly reached a deal Monday to hire Ime Udoka as its next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Woj...