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Sources: Markkanen (hip) out at least 2 weeks
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip Thursday, sources told ESPN, making him the latest Utah player to be sidelined because of an injury.[read more]
🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.[read more]
Knueppel sets rookie 3-pt. record -- in 59 games
Kon Knueppel broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night against the Pacers.[read more]
Spurs sign Plumlee for remainder of season
Mason Plumlee has signed a deal with the San Antonio Spurs for the remainder of the season, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN.[read more]
Sources: Suns waive Anthony 3 weeks after trade
Cole Anthony was waived Friday by the Suns, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the guard did not appear in any games since he was acquired at the NBA trade deadline.[read more]
Heat say Powell (groin) to miss at least a week
All-Star guard Norman Powell, the Heat's leading scorer, has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will be out for at least a week, the team said Friday.[read more]
Mitchell, Harden among 4 Cavs out vs. Pistons
All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each missed their second straight game Friday for the Cavs, who also ruled out Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.[read more]
NBA awards update: Best bets to make for MVP
Andre Snellings looks at the NBA awards races and explains which ones to bet on, and which to avoid entirely.[read more]
NBA Futures: Thunder, Nuggets, Spurs title favorites; Cunningham making MVP charge
The Thunder, Nuggets and Spurs have the top odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham's MVP odds continue to get shorter.[read more]
NBA Power Rankings: Will the Wolves rise? Where all 30 teams land after All-Star break
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break.[read more]