NBA Basketball

Pelicans lose Murphy (shoulder) for rest of season

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III will sit out the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

Toppin hits wild 3 to lift depleted Pacers in OT

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

Westbrook 'a wolf,' fuels Nuggets' improbable win

Russell Westbrook set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, "First off, Russ is not just a dog. He's a wolf."

Beal (hamstring) out at least one week after MRI

Prior to the Phoenix Suns' 129-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters that guard Bradley Beal, who was sent for an MRI, will miss at least a week because of a left hamstring injury he sustained Sunday.

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 fall 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.

Kings' Sabonis cuts eye, returns, then rolls ankle

The Kings beat the Grizzlies 132-122 to end a four-game losing streak despite losing center Domantas Sabonis to a pair of injuries Monday night.

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.

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.