NBA Basketball

Sengun sorry for sexist remark at female official

Rockets center Alperen Sengun expressed remorse for calling a female referee a 'b----' earlier this week and said he apologized to her after the game.

Harden nets 23, delivers winning debut for Cavs

James Harden combined with Donovan Mitchell for 58 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who beat the Kings 132-126.

Dunleavy denies putting Draymond in trade talks

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy denied including Draymond Green in trade conversations despite the team's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jokic passes Robertson for 2nd in triple-doubles

Nikola Jokic passed Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history with 182 in Saturday's win over the Bulls.

Lakers look to model team after champion Dodgers

The Lakers are working with the Dodgers in the hopes of modeling the team's practices and structure after the back-to-back World Series champions.

Castle shines with historic 40-point triple-double

Spurs guard Stephon Castle became the youngest player in NBA history to produce a game with at least 40 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds.

Sources: Lakers signing Bufkin to 2-year deal

The Lakers are signing former No. 15 pick Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal, with a team option for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Gobert slams teammates for 'unacceptable' effort

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert called out his after a loss to the Pelicans and challenged the coaching staff to bench players not giving enough effort.

✍ Trade grades: Which teams have fared best?

The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.