NBA Basketball

Sources: AD (calf) returning to Mavs vs. Lakers

Anthony Davis will make his return to the Mavericks' lineup Friday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Davis has missed more than a month with a calf strain.

Court order: Lakers to use usual floor for Cup tilt

The Lakers will play Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on their regular court following issues with the Cup-themed surface.

OKC's Williams off injury report; to debut Friday

Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns on Friday.

Sources: Warriors star Curry (quad) to miss week

The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater.

Celts halt Pistons' win streak at 13 in frantic finish

Cade Cunningham scored 42 points but missed a potential game-tying free throw in the closing seconds as the Pistons fell to the Celtics 117-114, ending their 13-game winning streak.

Thankful Spoelstra wins 800th game with Heat

Erik Spoelstra won the 800th game of his career Wednesday night, as the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-103 in an NBA Cup matchup.

👀 Why LeBron's most remarkable streak is at risk

James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger.