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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had stroke earlier this month, expected to make full recovery

Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday.

2024 NBA Cup odds: Knicks favored; Cavs, Warriors rise

The NBA in-season tournament — now known as the NBA Cup — has begun. Check out the latest odds after Night 1 of the festivities.

Mavs' Klay Thompson cheered by 400 Warriors employees in return to Golden State

Klay Thompson was greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room

Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine, declines to wear goggles

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has recovered from being poked in the left eye by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl, and his latest eye injury still hasn’t persuaded him to wear protective goggles

2024-25 NBA championship odds: Celtics, Thunder favored; Cavs rising

A number of contenders are chasing the defending champion Celtics on the oddsboard. Check out where things stand now that the new NBA season has tipped off.

Joel Embiid expected to make season debut for 76ers after injuries, suspension

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers

Thunder's Chet Holmgren to miss at least 8 weeks with a pelvic fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren will miss at least eight weeks with a pelvic fracture.

2024-25 NBA MVP odds: Nikola Jokic takes over as new favorite

If the beginning of the season is any indication, The Joker is en route to winning a fourth MVP in five years. See the latest.

Lakers' Anthony Davis injures eye while blocking Jakob Poeltl's dunk attempt

Anthony Davis went to the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room midway through the third quarter after getting hit in the face while blocking a dunk attempt by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl

Grizzlies 2-time All-Star Ja Morant week to week with injured right hip

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Saturday that two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant has an injured right hip that will keep him out week to week

Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with hamstring injury, Pelicans say

The New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain that will sideline him indefinitely

Los Angeles Lakers assign Bronny James to G League team

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to the team’s G League South Bay affiliate, but he’s only expected to play home games there and still see time with the main squad.

Paul George wanted to stay with Clippers for Kawhi Leonard: 'I'm loyal to him'

Paul George never intended to leave Los Angeles, but now that he’s in Philadelphia, he believes he can win “multiple” NBA championships alongside Joel Embiid.

Paul George booed in return to LA for first time since leaving Clippers to join 76ers

Paul George was booed in his return to Los Angeles for the first time since leaving the Clippers last summer for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon expected to miss multiple weeks with calf strain

Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon is expected to miss multiple weeks with a strained right calf, two people familiar with the injury told The Associated Press

NBA suspends Sixers star Joel Embiid three games for shoving newspaper columnist

The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid three games for shoving a newspaper columnist.

'We can't wait to have him back' Spurs, Clippers send well wishes to ill Gregg Popovich

Gregg Popovich’s absence was felt by both the home and away locker rooms on Monday night.

76ers star Joel Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter

A visibly angry Joel Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a Philadelphia newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation after the struggling 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night

Toronto Raptors retire Vince Carter's jersey in emotional ceremony

An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during the team’s game against Sacramento

76ers' Joel Embiid hits back at angry fans: 'I've done way too much for this city'

Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when the Philadelphia 76ers host Memphis on Saturday night.

NBA fines Sixers $100K for 'inconsistent' statements on Joel Embiid's injury status

The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for making “inconsistent” statements about the health of their All-Star center, who has been out with what the team is calling left knee management.

76ers rule out injured Paul George, Joel Embiid for fourth straight game

Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid’s and Paul George’s season debuts remain on hold and both players will miss Wednesday’s game against Detroit with knee injuries.

Dwyane Wade defends his Heat statue: 'It don't need to look like me'

Dwyane Wade’s new statue celebrates a moment where he won a game with his offense

2024-25 NBA title odds: Thunder, Knicks, Mavericks chasing favored Celtics

A number of contenders are chasing the defending champion Celtics on the oddsboard. Check out where things stand now that the new NBA season has tipped off.

2024-25 NBA MVP odds: Doncic favored; Tatum, AD make leaps

It’s early, but Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis are making their cases to be a first-time MVPs, chasing oddsboard leader Luka Doncic.

Bronny James expected to begin splitting time between Lakers, G League team after trip

Bronny James is expected to begin splitting time between the Lakers and the team’s G League affiliate, even though coach JJ Reddick said those plans could change.

LeBron and Bronny make history as first father-son duo in the NBA | What's Wright?

Nick recaps the Los Angeles Lakers opening night with Bronny and LeBron James playing together.

Klay Thompson scores 22 points, breaks franchise 3-point record in Mavs debut

Luka Doncic had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 22 in his Dallas debut, and the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in the opener for both teams.

Suns set to contend with Beal, Durant, and Booker, but can Clippers thrive without Kawhi? | Speak

Paul Pierce evaluates the Phoenix Suns potential as title contenders with stars Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker leading the charge. He acknowledges their impressive 45-win season last year, despite being swept in the playoffs. However, Pierce expresses concern over the Los Angeles Clippers ability to compete without Kawhi Leonard.

LeBron and Bronny James make history as first father-son duo to play together in the NBA | Speak

Paul Pierce, Keyshawn Johnson and Joy Taylor share their thoughts on LeBron and Bronny James making history as first father-son duo to play in the NBA.