NBA Basketball

Sources: Celtics' Tatum expected to return Fri.

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.

Mavs' Flagg cleared return after missing 8 games

Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg was cleared to return after missing the past eight games because of a left midfoot sprain, the team announced Thursday.

Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency

A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley on Thursday in a contract dispute with his former agency.

Knicks' Brown: SGA tops in convincing refs of fouls

"SGA, he's a tough cover, and he does a great job of convincing the referees -- probably better than anybody in the league -- that he's getting hit," Knicks coach Mike Brown said after his team's 103-100 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night.

Caruso, Hartenstein exit OKC win with injuries

Alex Caruso (left hip contusion) and Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf tightness) were ruled out during the team's 103-100 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated Thursday.

Nov. trial date set for Billups, Jones in poker case

Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, former guard Damon Jones and nearly three dozen co-defendants will stand trial beginning Nov. 2, a federal judge said.

📈 Power Rankings: The most intriguing games left

With six weeks left until the playoffs, what are the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team?