NBA News
Pelicans, off to 2-10 start, fire Green as coach
The Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season in which New Orleans became the first team in NBA history to lose three of its first six games by at least 30 points.
Ex-NBA guard Beverley arrested on assault charge
Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas called a "family violence" incident.
Pacers wing Nesmith (knee) out at least a month
Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith avoided a major injury but will still be sidelined for at least a month with a left knee injury.
Rockets' Eason out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain
Rockets wing Tari Eason has a strained oblique and will be out four to six weeks, Ime Udoka announced on Saturday.
Curry torches Spurs again, ties MJ with latest 40
Two days after he lit up the Spurs for 46 points, Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 49 to beat them Friday night, tying Michael Jordan's record for most 40-point games after turning 30 in the process.
Party of 15: Rookie's family hosts Hornets dinner
Hornets rookie and Milwaukee native Kon Knuppel hosted his NBA teammates at his family's home ahead of the team's road game against the Bucks. Knueppel scored a career-high 32 points against his hometown team.
Nuggets' Braun (ankle) to miss at least 6 weeks
Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after injuring his left ankle Wednesday night against the Clippers, the team announced Friday.
The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the franchise nearly $250M dollars to keep him.