NBA Basketball

Luka (calf) out at least a month, sources say

Mavs star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain in Wednesday's loss to the Wolves, sources told ESPN.

Heat not trading All-Star Butler, prez Riley says

The Heat have no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, team president Pat Riley said Thursday.

'Masterpiece': SGA ties career high with 45 pts.

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

Grizz show off depth, explode for team-record 155

Despite having no players score more than 21 points, the Grizzlies set a franchise record for points in a game and blew out the Raptors 155-126 on Thursday night.

Dubs say Curry out Fri., Payton at least a week

The Warriors' Gary Payton II will be out at least a week because of a mild left calf strain, the team said Thursday. Steph Curry, meanwhile, won't play Friday vs. the Clippers as he continues to manage bilateral knee pain.

Pacers' Toppin leaves after spraining left ankle

The Pacers ruled Obi Toppin out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Thunder after he suffered a sprained left ankle in the first quarter.

Nine under-25 breakout players

The 2021 No. 1 pick finally figuring it out? A bright spot on the middling Hawks? The stats behind the improvement of these under-25 NBA players stand out.