NBA Basketball

Luka to seek care in Europe, aims for playoffs

Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain as he and Austin Reaves target a return to the Lakers' lineup during the playoffs.

Curry returns, puts Warriors 'back in the fight'

Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 29 points in 26 minutes Sunday night against the Rockets, a performance that was missing only the final punctuation point.

Flagg flips ROY odds after latest 'statement' game

After putting up 45 points in a near triple-double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.

Jokic outduels Wemby in 'amazing' OT thriller

Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.

Pistons seal East's top seed as 'gritty' D steps up

The Pistons have clinched home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.

Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable

Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.

🏆 Final NBA MVP and ROY straw poll

Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.