NBA Basketball

Wolves spoil Jokic's 61-point triple-double in 2OT

The Timberwolves overcame a career- and NBA-best 61-point triple-double performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime on Tuesday night.

Curry drops 52 in wild win vs. Grizz: 'Tank is full'

Stephen Curry had 52 points and 12 3-pointers as the Warriors held on for a wild 134-125 win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Bucks catch fire, shoot highest FG% this century

The Bucks snapped a four-game skid by shooting 68.9% from the field Tuesday night against the Suns, the highest single-game percentage by any team this century.

Budenholzer back in Milwaukee, calls run 'great'

In his return there Tuesday night, Mike Budenholzer reflected on his time in Milwaukee as "a great five years," even though it ended with his firing following an upset playoff loss to the Heat in 2023.

Suns hopeful KD back before regular season's end

Kevin Durant isn't expected to join the Suns on their road trip after spraining his left ankle Sunday, coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday, adding that he's hopeful the 11-time all-NBA forward will return before the end of the regular season.

'Icon' Bibby thankful to be at Sacramento State

Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby, 46, formally took over on Tuesday as coach at Sacramento State, and he appears ready to lead the Hornets back into contention in the Big Sky Conference right away after they finished 7-25 last season.

NBA suspends 5 players for Pistons-Wolves scuffle

Detroit's Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II and Minnesota's Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid were all suspended for their roles in Sunday's skirmish.

Revisiting our preseason breakout picks

Whom did we correctly predict? We're auditing our preseason picks and looking at next year's candidates.