NBA Basketball

Towns makes mark for Knicks, drops 44 on Heat

In only his fourth game with the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns went wild with 44 points, by far the most by any New York player in this still-young season, leading his club to a 116-107 win over the Heat.

MRI on Ball shows between Grade 1, 2 sprain

The Bulls' Lonzo Ball is expected to miss at least 10 days after an MRI confirmed he sprained his wrist while bracing for a fall during Monday's win vs. Memphis.

Warriors exercise option on Podziemski's contract

The Golden State Warriors have picked up the third-year option for second-year guard Brandin Podziemski, the team announced Wednesday.

Raptors' Barnes out weeks with orbital fracture

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks after he suffered a right orbital fracture against the Nuggets.

L. Walker to sign with Lithuania's Zalgiris Kaunas

Lonnie Walker IV's deal with Lithuanian team Zalgiris Kaunas includes an NBA buyout clause until Feb. 18, his agent told ESPN.

Second bettor pleads guilty in J. Porter scheme

Mahmud Mollah pleaded guilty Wednesday in the sports betting scheme involving ex-Raptors forward Jontay Porter. He is set to be sentenced May 2 and could face anything from a no-jail punishment to 20 years in prison.

Sixers fined $100K in relation to Embiid's status

The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made by coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey about the health status of Joel Embiid.

Veteran Rudy Gay retires after 17 NBA seasons

Rudy Gay, who averaged 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds over 17 NBA seasons since being the No. 8 pick in the 2006 draft, announced his retirement Tuesday.

Predictions for all six major NBA awards

Is Nikola Jokic in line for a fourth MVP or will there be a first-time winner? Which awards could Victor Wembanyama win this year? Our analysts make their picks for the NBA's top individual picks.