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🏀 Scouts on draft: Is Peterson or Dybantsa No. 1?
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.[read more]
Celtics' Vucevic upgraded for Raptors game
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger.[read more]
Mavs' Flagg, 19, is youngest with 50-point game
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in a 138-127 home loss to the Magic.[read more]
Curry details his 'new normal' after knee recovery
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Saturday detailed the persistent and "unpredictable" right knee injury that has kept him out of the previous 27 games.[read more]
Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.[read more]
Embiid irked by 76ers; out again vs. Pistons
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.[read more]
Sources: Lakers' Reaves (oblique) out 4-6 weeks
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.[read more]
The latest on Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers
What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.[read more]
NBA playoff watch: Can Spurs stay red hot?
Wemby & Co. head to Denver. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.[read more]
Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be able to return from his latest injury.[read more]