NBA Basketball

Jazz fined $500K, Pacers $100K for sitting players

The NBA on Thursday night fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 due to what the league called "management of their rosters for recent games."

Topic debuts for Thunder after testicular cancer

Nikola Topic, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury and had not played this season after a cancer diagnosis, made his debut Thursday.

Agent: Sochan joining Knicks after Spurs release

Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan, who was released by the Spurs, plans to sign with the Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.

OKC to review Williams' injury after All-Star break

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break after again straining his right hamstring, a team spokesperson told ESPN.

Sources: Surgery ends season for Jazz's Jackson

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery to remove a growth in his left knee during the All-Star break. He will miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN.

Suns' Brooks draws 1-game ban after 16th tech

Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season. He will sit out against the Spurs on Feb. 19.

Fox stepping in for Giannis in NBA All-Star Game

Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox has been selected to Sunday's NBA All-Star Game as an injury replacement for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Pistons' Cunningham buys stake in MLB's Rangers

Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.

🏀 Questions on Eastern Conference playoff race

So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.