NBA Basketball

Pistons tie '90, '04 title teams, win 13th in row

Guard Cade Cunningham and the surging Detroit Pistons, who set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28 in 2023, tied a franchise record Monday night with their 13th straight victory, defeating the Indiana Pacers 122-117.

Herro keeps red-hot Heat rolling in season debut

Tyler Herro eventually got going in his return from ankle surgery in September and led Miami to a win over Dallas on Monday night.

Blazers' Billups pleads not guilty in poker case

Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty, on Monday, to charges tied to his alleged role in rigged poker games involving Mafia figures. He was released on $5 million bond.

Ex-NBA champ Fox entering Bahamian politics

Former NBA player Rick Fox will run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year's general election, he announced Monday.

Minority owners claim Ishbia mismanaging Suns

A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners allege that Mat Ishbia is using the franchise as "his personal piggy bank" in a lawsuit claiming misconduct and mismanagement by the Suns' governor.

Lakers rule out Ayton, sign Timme to 2-way deal

The Los Angeles Lakers, who will be missing Deandre Ayton for the immediate future, signed 6-foot-10 big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract.

Pels' Poole OK'd for on-court work; Jones out week

Pelicans guard Jordan Poole was cleared to resume on-court basketball activities Monday after missing 10 games because of a quad strain. Also, forward Herb Jones will miss at least one week because of a mild right calf strain.

👀 Queen claps back after Falcons name-drop troll

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie already marked his calendar for the Hawks after the Falcons poked fun at him.