NBA Basketball

Mavs' Flagg (foot) out for Laker game, Rising Stars

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced Wednesday.

NBA bans Stewart, Bridges, 2 others for brawl

The NBA has suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren and Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate for their roles in Monday's brawl.

Doncic out vs. Mavs, hopes to appear in ASG

Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss his fourth straight game Thursday against the Mavericks because of a hamstring strain. He hopes to make an appearance in Sunday's All-Star Game, sources told ESPN.

Embiid sits vs. Knicks, to use break to rest knee

Joel Embiid sat out the 76ers' 138-89 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday night due to right knee injury management and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.

Sochan waived by Spurs, becomes free agent

The Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, allowing the 2023 All-Rookie team forward to become a free agent.

Parker, EDD, 'Lob City' lead Hall of Fame finalists

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.

Jazz already seeing upside with new PF Jackson

The Jazz envision Jaren Jackson Jr. forming a long-term frontcourt partnership with top scorer Lauri Markkanen as Utah aims to transition from lottery team to future playoff contender.

✍ Trade grades: Reactions for every transaction

The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.