NBA Basketball

Giannis steps in to secure game ball for L.A. rookie

Noticing some postgame confusion at center court, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo intervened by securing the game ball and handing it to the Lakers to present to rookie teammate Adou Thiero.

Pelicans, off to 2-10 start, fire Green as coach

The Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season in which New Orleans became the first team in NBA history to lose three of its first six games by at least 30 points.

Ex-NBA guard Beverley arrested on assault charge

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas called a "family violence" incident.

Pacers wing Nesmith (knee) out at least a month

Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith avoided a major injury but will still be sidelined for at least a month with a left knee injury.

Rockets' Eason out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain

Rockets wing Tari Eason has a strained oblique and will be out four to six weeks, Ime Udoka announced on Saturday.

Party of 15: Rookie's family hosts Hornets dinner

Hornets rookie and Milwaukee native Kon Knuppel hosted his NBA teammates at his family's home ahead of the team's road game against the Bucks. Knueppel scored a career-high 32 points against his hometown team.

Nuggets' Braun (ankle) to miss at least 6 weeks

Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after injuring his left ankle Wednesday night against the Clippers, the team announced Friday.

💰 Inside $241M week for Austin Reaves, Lakers

The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the franchise nearly $250M dollars to keep him.