NBA Basketball

AD returns from 14-game absence to face Lakers

Dallas Mavericks star power forward/center Anthony Davis, who has been sidelined for the past month because of a calf strain, returned to face the Lakers in Los Angeles on Friday night.

Giannis returns for Bucks' Cup game vs. Knicks

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup for the Bucks in an NBA Cup game against the Knicks on Friday night after missing four games because of a groin strain.

Court order: Lakers to use usual floor for Cup tilt

The Lakers will play Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on their regular court after issues with the Cup-themed surface.

OKC's Williams off injury report; to debut Friday

Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns on Friday.

Sources: Warriors star Curry (quad) to miss week

The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater.

Celts halt Pistons' win streak at 13 in frantic finish

Cade Cunningham scored 42 points but missed a potential game-tying free throw in the closing seconds as the Pistons fell to the Celtics 117-114, ending their 13-game winning streak.

👀 Why LeBron's most remarkable streak is at risk

James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger.