NBA Basketball

SGA cleared to return for short-handed Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed the Thunder's past nine games because of an abdominal strain, will be available Friday against the Nuggets.

Chris Bosh: 'Lucky to be alive' after health scare

Chris Bosh said that he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood."

Gibson, 40, agrees to 2-year deal with Grizzlies

Free agent Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies, his representative Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Edwards, Bane fined $25K each for ball heaves

The NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane $25,000 each for throwing the ball into the stands in recent games.

Harden sits after X-rays show right thumb fracture

The Cavaliers ruled out guard James Harden for Wednesday night's game at Milwaukee after he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb Tuesday against the Knicks.

Lakers add ex-Virginia coach Bennett as adviser

Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka.

🏀 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.