NBA Basketball

NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets

The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams Friday.

Hawks to rest Young (knee) vs. Spurs on Friday

Hawks point guard Trae Young will sit out the second of a back-to-back and not play in Friday's game against San Antonio because of right knee injury management.

Jokic breaks record for career assists by center

Nikola Jokic passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's career assists leader among centers in Thursday's win over the Magic.

Bickerstaff says ref Goble entered game with bias

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff sounded off on official John Goble, saying his calls during Thursday night's game against the Mavs were "not objective."

Ex-NBA ref Lewis reinstated as G League official

Former NBA referee Eric Lewis, who retired in 2023 after violating the league's social media policy, is on a potential path back to the league after being reinstated into the officiating program as a G League official.

Doncic carries Lakers with 45-point triple-double

Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and only 1 turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history.

'Locked in' Giannis says agent talk out of his hands

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was "locked in" on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can't control reports about his future with the Bucks.

Nacua's brother arrested over theft of Laker's car

The brother of Rams star Puka Nacua was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Lakers forward Adou Thiero.

👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.