NBA Basketball

Green: Podcast remarks on Towns 'what I heard'

Draymond Green said Thursday he was just relaying what he heard when he said on his podcast that Karl-Anthony Towns missed the Knicks' game against Golden State this week because he didn't want to face Jimmy Butler.

Curry's 38-foot 3-pointer inspires Warriors in win

The Warriors' Stephen Curry scored 40 points in Thursday's 121-119 win over the Nets. His 38-foot 3-pointer at the end of the first half was a "big, big momentum shifter," according to teammate Draymond Green.

Dolan seeks 'financial transparency' in NBA office

Knicks owner James Dolan wants clearer accounting of the NBA's finances, according to a letter that was received by the league office and the board of governors and obtained by ESPN on Thursday.

Ailing hip keeps Haliburton sidelined vs. Hawks

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton sat out Thursday night's loss to the Hawks because of a hip injury.

Kidd: Wrong to link Kyrie injury to playing time

Jason Kidd called Kyrie Irving's torn ACL "a freak accident," and one that should not be blamed on his uptick in playing time since the Luka Doncic trade.

Hawks coach Snyder back on bench after illness

Hawks coach Quin Snyder returned to the bench for Thursday night's win against the Pacers after missing one game because of an illness.

Is LeBron the NBA's unluckiest player?

A once-in-a-decade level of misfortune is hindering the greatest player of the century. The good news for LeBron and the Lakers: His luck might turn just in time.