NBA Basketball

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.

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.

Draymond has sprain; Kuminga also out vs. Jazz

Warriors forward Draymond Green, who sustained a right foot sprain after Portland's Donovan Clingan fell on him on Friday, will miss Monday's game against the Jazz.

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.

Nuggets' Gordon (hamstring) to miss 4-6 weeks

Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Gordon will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.

🏀 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks

Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.