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Jokic rips booing fans after rallying Nuggets: 'They're not welcome anymore'
Nikola Jokic racked up his 199th career triple-double, dropping 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Nuggets rallied from 23 down to beat the Pelicans, before chastising booing Denver fans.[read more]
✋ NY couple names son Knickson Fyve after Knicks title chant
Vance and Yvonne Bradford's newborn son is named for the popular chant that filled the streets of New York after the Knicks' first title in over 50 years.[read more]
76ers' Brown claims no beef, but says Tatum has 'hell of a PR team'
In the latest turn in the relationship between former teammates, Jaylen Brown said Jayson Tatum should "stay ready at all times" while denying the two have beef.[read more]
Raptors' Leonard to miss game vs. Wolves with knee swelling
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is out for Sunday night's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.[read more]
Pistons lose $200M man Duren for at least two weeks with hamstring strain
Pistons center Jalen Duren, who signed a five-year extension earlier this month, will be out at least two weeks with a right hamstring strain.[read more]
Sixers overrule Embiid, sit center with plantar fasciitis management
Despite publicly calling to play Sunday against the Pistons, the 76ers decided to sit Joel Embiid due to right foot plantar fasciitis management.[read more]
Doncic has NBA's first 50-point game of season as Lakers reach 3-0
Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. It was the first 50-point game this season in the NBA.[read more]
What worked -- and what didn't -- in 12 NBA season debuts
Which stars shined with their new teams? Which might want a do-over?[read more]
Opening week intel: A new trend in contract talks; another pricey decision in OKC
Why star contract negotiations have shifted, why OKC is preparing for more roster changes.[read more]
Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era
For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he's gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.[read more]