NBA Basketball

Hawks fined $100K for sitting Young in Cup game

The NBA fined the Hawks $100,000 on Tuesday after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Celtics on Nov. 12.

Giannis out vs. Heat due to pregame knee issue

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo felt discomfort in his knee during pregame shootaround and was ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Sources: Bucks star Middleton does 5-on-5 work

Khris Middleton completed full five-on-five scrimmages with the Bucks on Monday and the team is hopeful he's going to make his season debut at some point after Thanksgiving, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Bulls' Ball (wrist) eyes Wed. for return

Lonzo Ball, who has been out since Oct. 28 with a sprained wrist, is targeting Wednesday for his return to the Bulls' lineup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne.

Sixers' Emibiid, George out for Wed. vs. Rockets

The 76ers have ruled out Joel Embiid and Paul George for the game Wednesday against the Rockets as the both continue to deal with knee issues.

Pels' Murray (hand) expected back vs. Raptors

Dejounte Murray said he plans to return to New Orleans' lineup Wednesday night from a fractured left hand, while also disclosing his absence during the final days of the preseason was because his mother had a stroke.

Sources: Kings closing in on deal for Crowder

Free agent forward Jae Crowder is close to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Latest NBA intel: Early trade talk, more

Could this season see an early blockbuster? Should the league abolish conferences? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst take their weekly pulse of the league.