NBA Basketball

Trae tossed from bench ahead of Wizards debut

Trae Young, who is set to make his Wizards debut Thursday vs. Utah, was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston.

Giannis back vs. Celtics after missing 15 games

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Monday night against the Celtics, his first game in more than five weeks after straining his right calf.

Nuggets bolster depth with vet point guard Jones

The Nuggets are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones.

Knicks end Spurs' streak with 'high-level' defense

The Knicks held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday.

Curry (knee) sidelined at least five more games

Warriors star Stephen Curry will sit out at least the next five games because of his persistent right knee issue, the team announced Sunday.

Harden, dealing with broken thumb, returns in win

James Harden, still dealing from a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Grizzlies' Edey to have another surgery on ankle

Memphis Grizzlies second-year center Zach Edey is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle and his return is to be determined.

🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history

In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.