NBA Basketball

Celtics sold for record $6.1 billion, sources say

Bill Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a valuation for $6.1 billion, sources told ESPN.

Brunson out of boot, expected before playoffs

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said he expects Jalen Brunson, who hasn't played since injuring his ankle March 6, to return to action before the regular-season finale.

Luka out vs. Bucks to manage sprained ankle

Lakers star Luka Doncic will not play Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks as he continues to manage a sprained right ankle.

Spurs' Mamukelashvili makes history in 19 minutes

With good friend Flavor Flav hyping a crowd that gleefully flooded Frost Bank Center with MVP chants, Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points, the most in NBA history when playing fewer than 20 minutes.

Nuggets' Jokic, Murray both miss loss to Lakers

Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sat out for a second consecutive game Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue to nurse nagging injuries.

Cunningham calls bank -- or at least 'whispered it'

Cade Cunningham insisted he called bank. "I might have whispered it," he said. "I don't think anybody heard that, though." In any event, his 3-pointer with 0.6 left was the difference in the Pistons' 116-113 win over the Heat on Wednesday night.

West tiers: Trio battles behind OKC

There's less than a month left in the regular season and the West remains as wild as ever, especially in the race for the crucial No. 6 spot.