NBA Basketball

'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver

Luka Doncic had his best game with the Lakers, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles won in Denver for the first time in nearly three years.

Sources: Popovich not expected back this season

Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future is uncertain as he recovers from a stroke suffered in November, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose

A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and one that saw two-time NBA scoring champion Joe Embiid get benched.

Dirk 'disappointed and sad' for Luka after trade

Mavericks legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki admitted he was shocked that Dallas decided to trade Luka Doncic.

Cavs hand Knicks worst loss of Thibodeau era

The Cavaliers bullied the Knicks from the start, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's top teams.

Kuzma daps up ex-Wiz teammate in 'weird' scene

Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington led to a confusing moment with a couple of former Wizards teammates in the first quarter.

Leaguewide reaction to Wemby's future

Where do Wemby and the Spurs go from here? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest league intel, plus dive into lessons learned through the season's first half.