NBA Basketball

Nuggets rule out both Jokic, Murray vs. Lakers

Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will sit out for a second consecutive game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue to nurse nagging injuries, the team announced.

Thompson, Haliburton miss Mavs-Pacers matchup

Klay Thompson and Tyrese Haliburton were ruled out of Wednesday night's Mavericks-Pacers game. Also, Dallas coach Jason Kidd said Anthony Davis had a "positive experience" in his most recent 5-on-5 practice with the Legends, but remains a ways away.

Kings' Sabonis out at least 10 days due to ankle

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis will miss at least 10 days because of a sprained right ankle, the team said Tuesday night.

Draymond: '1 million percent' have case for DPOY

After a defensive gem that held Giannis Antetokounmpo to 5-of-16 shooting -- the Bucks star's worst shooting game in the past two seasons -- the Warriors' Draymond Green outlined his case for a second Defensive Player of the Year award.

Clippers win as coach Lue sidelined by back pain

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was not available for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers after his back pain intensified.

Tracy Morgan: Food poisoning caused MSG illness

Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday's Knicks-Heat game, and that he's "doing OK."

Wiz's Kispert out for season after thumb surgery

Wizards forward Corey Kispert will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament tear in his left thumb.

West tiers: Trio battles behind OKC

There's less than a month left in the regular season and the West remains as wild as ever, especially in the race for the crucial No. 6 spot.