NBA Basketball

Lakers list Doncic (calf contusion) out vs. Suns

Lakers star Luka Doncic is out for Tuesday's game in Phoenix due to a left calf contusion.

Carlisle passing helm of NBCA to Bickerstaff

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will be stepping down as president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff will replace him.

NBA, FIBA inch closer to European hoops league

The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027.

Sources: Clippers' Zubac has Grade 2 ankle sprain

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will sit out several weeks because of a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, a day after the veteran exited in the first half of a 103-88 win over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

Bulls edge Hawks in season's top-scoring game

The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season.

Finch hit with $35K fine for spat with officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 on Sunday for "directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection" in his team's win Friday against Oklahoma City.

👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.