NBA Basketball

King James aversion: LeBron not an ASG starter

For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James has not been voted an All-Star starter. A trio of former MVPs join Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama for the West. The East sports three first-time starters along with Giannis and Jalen Brunson.

Knicks hear boobirds at MSG as Flagg, Mavs roll

Cooper Flagg had 18 in his first pro game at Madison Square Garden and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the New York Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.

Thunder's Williams out at least 'couple of weeks'

Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in "a couple of weeks," the team said Monday.

Porzingis, Risacher to miss at least another week

Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher will miss at least another week for the Atlanta Hawks while recovering from injuries.

NBA refs to resume wearing headsets Tuesday

The NBA will resume having referees wear headsets with earpieces and microphones Tuesday, with the test scheduled to continue through games of Feb. 12.

KD moves past idol Dirk for 6th on scoring list

Kevin Durant moved into sixth all time on the NBA's career scoring list, passing Dirk Nowitzki, someone the Rockets forward said he has "idolized."

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