Rockets’ Jalen Green providing lift ahead of matchup vs. Kings
The Houston Rockets will be better served when veteran guard Fred VanVleet returns from his lengthy injury absence on Saturday against the visiting Sacramento Kings, but there have been signs…
Wizards, Hornets meet with each in search of rare victory
The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday bearing the load of disappointing seasons as well as the weight of all of the teams above them in the Eastern Conference…
76ers’ Joel Embiid (knee) to miss rest of season
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been shut down for the remainder of the season as he deals with ongoing issues with his left knee, the team announced Friday.Per…
One-game suspension for Wolves’ Anthony Edwards will stand
The NBA officially suspended Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards for one game without pay on Friday for receiving his 16th technical foul of the season.Edwards was whistled for two technical…
Report: Spurs signing C Bismack Biyombo for rest of season
The San Antonio Spurs are signing big man Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday.Biyombo, whose second 10-day contract is about to expire,…
Luka Doncic set for first look at Clippers as a Laker
A new energy will envelop the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers when the teams meet Friday.While the Lakers are incorporating Luka Doncic into…
Jazz look for revenge vs. Timberwolves
Jordan Clarkson called it “wild,” and his coach referred to it as one of those strange moments in an NBA season.”There are a couple games usually every season that are…
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson, after triple-double, seeks encore vs. Suns
It has been more than 5 1/2 years since Zion Williamson was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and it often feels as if he has…
Pistons look for ninth straight as Nuggets visit
The Detroit Pistons made a statement with their latest victory, blowing out the defending champions. They’ll look to make another against a Western Conference powerhouse when Denver visits on Friday…
NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 in Warriors’ win
Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead…
LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves
LeBron James scored 33 points and hauled in 17 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to four…
Zion Williamson’s triple-double propels Pelicans past Suns
Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career high of 11 assists and collected 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double while leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a solid…
Kyrie Irving gets Mavs back on track vs. Hornets
Kyrie Irving poured in 25 points while powering the Dallas Mavericks past the visiting Charlotte Hornets 103-96 on Thursday.Irving, who tallied 19 points in the second half, tied his season…
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.Brook Lopez…
Stephen Curry goes off for 56, rallies Warriors past Magic
Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with 11th and 12 3-pointers to protect a late lead that…
Trail Blazers visit Nets squad welcoming Cam Thomas back from injury
The Portland Trail Blazers seek their third winning streak of four or more games in the last six weeks as they travel to face the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.Portland…