NBA Basketball

With Embiid out, 'rookie of the year' McCain stars

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak Friday against Brooklyn behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.

Sources: Zion (hamstring) not close to returning

Pelicans star Zion Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his left hamstring and is not close to a return to action, sources told ESPN on Friday.

NBA follows NFL in warning players on burglaries

The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.

'Lot of interest' in C's sale; owner plans '28 exit

Wyc Grousbeck said that not only does he continue to plan to run the Celtics for the next three years, but he believes they could repeat as champions this season.

Mavs' Doncic out at least week with wrist strain

Mavericks star Luka Doncic has sustained a right wrist strain and will miss at least one week.

Sources: NBA ASG to have pickup-style format

The NBA's new All-Star Game tournament is expected to include a pickup-style format with two semifinal games played up to 40 points, followed by a final match up to 25 points, sources told ESPN.

Panic meter: 11 teams already on alert

Yes, we're almost a month into the season, but the Pelicans, Mavericks and Wolves are three of 11 teams that are veering off their playoff paths.