NBA Basketball

Wemby states MVP case: Want to leave no debate

Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA's MVP award this season.

Warriors' Moody stretchered off with knee injury

Warriors wing Moses Moody suffered a noncontact left knee injury late in Monday night's overtime win in Dallas, needing the assistance of a stretcher to exit the floor.

Udoka calls out 'soft' officiating in Rockets' loss

Rockets coach Ime Udoka blasted the officiating after he was ejected from his team's loss to the Bulls, saying they made "soft" calls.

Lakers laud resiliency in losing effort to Pistons

The Lakers failed to extend their nine-game winning streak but still lauded their effort in rallying from a 16-point deficit in the second half.

Kerr: Will play Curry in play-in tourney if healthy

Golden State coach Steve Kerr dismissed the notion that the Warriors would sit Stephen Curry without a guaranteed spot in the playoffs.

OKC's Williams returns: Wrist finally 100%, too

Jalen Williams made his return to the Thunder lineup Monday after missing 26 of the prior 28 games with a hamstring strain and said the time off helped his surgically repaired wrist as well.

Bucks waive guard Thomas to convert Nance

The Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas to convert the contract of forward Pete Nance into a standard deal.

Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft

Karim Lopez, who spent two seasons in the Australian NBL, has declared for the NBA draft and is poised to become the first player born in Mexico to be picked in the first round.

😈 Haliburton trolls Kentucky alums after ISU win

John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.