NBA Basketball

Mavs' Flagg, 19, is youngest to have 50-pt game

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in Friday's 138-127 home loss to the Magic.

Sources: NBA investigating Bucks, Giannis' health

The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters Friday that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.

Doncic set to miss at least rest of regular season

Lakers star Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will be out at least through the end of the regular season, the team announced Friday.

2 HCs push back after LeBron's Memphis remark

A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture Friday following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should just relocate.

Sources: Curry expected to return vs. Rockets

Following two successful scrimmages, Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday return to the lineup after missing the previous 27 games with a persistent right knee issue, league sources told ESPN.

Towns held out with elbow injury; Knicks rout Bulls

Karl-Anthony Towns took part in the Knicks' pregame warmups but was ultimately held out of Friday's game against the Bulls because of a right elbow impingement.

🏀 Scouts on draft: Is Peterson or Dybantsa No. 1?

Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.