NBA Basketball

Achilles healed: Celtics' Tatum scores 15 in return

Jayson Tatum started his season debut in the Celtics' Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.

Sources: Vucevic breaks finger, likely out month

Celtics center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right hand in Friday's win over the Mavs, with sources telling ESPN's Shams Charania that he will miss approximately a month.

LeBron (elbow), Ayton (knee) out against Pacers

The Lakers will be without LeBron James and two of their big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced.

Nuggets' Murray hobbles off with ankle injury

Nuggets star Jamal Murray left with an ankle injury against the Knicks on Friday night.

Suns forward Brooks arrested on suspected DUI

Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.

Despite rust, Young dazzles Wiz crowd in debut

In his limited time on the court, Trae Young proved in his Wizards debut that he is the type of player the team hasn't had since John Wall, thrilling the D.C. crowd and finishing with 12 points in a 122-112 loss to the Jazz.

Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency

A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley in a contract dispute with his former agency.

🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?

Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?