NBA Basketball

Toppin hits wild 3 to lift depleted Pacers in OT

Obi Toppins hit seven 3s for the shorthanded Pacers on Monday night, the last one an eventual game-winner with 3.5 seconds left to beat the Timberwolves in OT.

76ers' George shut down for rest of season

Paul George has been ruled out for at least the rest of the regular season after receiving injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee Monday

Heat's skid hits 8, longest of Spoelstra tenure

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra watched his beleaguered Heat stumble to the New York Knicks, 116-95, at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, stretching the club's losing streak to eight games, the longest skid in his memorable 17-year head-coaching career.

Nuggets to be without Jokic, Murray vs. Warriors

Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, earlier listed as questionable, will sit out Monday's road game against the Golden State Warriors to nurse nagging injuries, as their team battles to unlock a three-way tie for second place in the West.

Bucks' Sims has surgery; playoff return 'likely'

Milwaukee center Jericho Sims, who appeared in 14 games since being acquired at the trade deadline, underwent surgery on Monday morning to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, the Bucks announced, and is expected to miss approximately four weeks.

Mavs assistant Jensen eager to reunite with Utes

The hiring of coach Alex Jensen, who will remain an assistant with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks this season, reconnects Utah to a successful past that the Utes want to tap into while rebuilding their men's basketball program inside the Big 12 Conference.

Latest intel, next steps for lottery teams

With college tournaments in full swing, Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst examine the futures of seven NBA franchises looking to jump-start their rebuilds.