NBA Basketball

Nuggets' Westbrook fined for obscene gesture

The NBA fined Denver guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 on Friday for making an obscene gesture on the court in the fourth quarter of a 145-118 loss to the Knicks at Ball Arena.

Edwards rips struggling Wolves as 'front-runners'

Anthony Edwards criticized the Timberwolves for being "soft as hell as a team" following a 115-104 loss to the Kings.

Hawks-giving: Young dishes 22 assists, tops Cavs

Trae Young had 20 points and a career-high 22 assists -- the most in the NBA this season -- as the visiting Hawks handed the Cavaliers just their second loss this season.

Murray blasts Pelicans' effort as 'just disgusting'

"If you're not embarrassed and really mad about this, that's a problem," Dejounte Murray said after the Pelicans' 119-93 loss to the struggling Raptors on Wednesday night extended their losing streak to six games.

OKC wins but sees Jalen Williams (eye) exit early

Thunder star Jalen Williams went down grabbing at his eye against the Warriors on Wednesday night after Jonathan Kuminga dunked over him with 39 seconds left in the first half.

Injury-plagued Beal hobbles off in loss to Nets

Suns guard Bradley Beal limped off the court in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 127-117 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in what could be another injury setback for the three-time All-Star.

Takeaways from first month of season

The staying power of LeBron, KD and Steph headline five major takeaways from the NBA season's first month.