NBA Basketball

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.

Kings coach Brown fined $35K for pursuing ref

Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown was fined $35,000 by the NBA for aggressively pursuing a game official during live play in a loss to the Nets on Sunday.

C's celebrate Porzingis' return with dominant win

Kristaps Porzingis' return turned into an extended celebration Monday night as the Celtics stomped the Clippers 126-94.

Malone rips into Nuggets after Knicks put up 145

After his Nuggets "got embarrassed" in a 145-118 blowout loss to the Knicks on Monday night, coach Michael Malone was adamant this is one game that he won't be "flushing."

Sources: Durant, Beal plan return vs. Lakers

Suns stars Kevin Durant, out since Nov. 8, and Bradley Beal, out since Nov. 12, plan to return to action vs. the Lakers in Tuesday's NBA Cup game, sources told ESPN.

Rockets' VanVleet hit with $50K fine for tirade

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $50K by the NBA for using profane language during a confrontation with officials during Saturday's game vs. Portland.

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.