NBA News

Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday's Knicks-Heat game, and that he's "doing OK."

Golden State will rest Stephen Curry on Tuesday against Milwaukee, a day after coach Steve Kerr was adamant that his superstar point guard was "exhausted" after he shot 6-for-21 in Monday's loss to Denver.

The Thunder are holding out three starters for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, including MVP-favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to rest.

Russell Westbrook set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, "First off, Russ is not just a dog. He's a wolf."

Wizards forward Corey Kispert will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament tear in his left thumb.

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III will sit out the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

Obi Toppin hit seven 3s for the short-handed Pacers on Monday night, the last one an eventual game-winner with 3.5 seconds left to beat the Timberwolves in OT.

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra watched his beleaguered Heat fall to the New York Knicks 116-95 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, stretching the club's losing streak to eight games, the longest skid in his memorable 17-year head-coaching career.

There's less than a month left in the regular season and the West remains as wild as ever, especially in the race for the crucial No. 6 spot.