NBA Basketball

LeBron first in NBA to score 50K combined points

Lakers superstar LeBron James connected on his first shot of Tuesday's game, a 3-pointer, to become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason.

KD calls out hasty 'narrative' of Budenholzer scene

After his competitive fire helped lead the Suns to a comeback win they desperately needed, Kevin Durant criticized the reaction to a brief, heated exchange he had with coach Mike Budenholzer early in Tuesday's game.

Mavericks' Irving has torn ACL, out rest of season

An MRI revealed that Mavericks All-Star guard Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced Tuesday.

Top HS hoops coach Boyle to leave Montverde

Legendary high school coach Kevin Boyle will depart Florida's Montverde Academy for Spire Academy in Ohio at season's end.

Grizz's Jackson week-to-week with ankle sprain

Grizzlies star power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, the team announced Tuesday.

Magic's Suggs has knee surgery, done for season

Magic guard Jalen Suggs, who was averaging career highs of 16.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, will miss the rest of the season after having knee surgery.

Is LeBron the NBA's unluckiest player?

A once-in-a-decade level of misfortune is hindering the greatest player of the century. The good news for LeBron and the Lakers: His luck might turn just in time.