NBA Basketball

Sources: NBA eyes new ways to combat tanking

The NBA has begun to gather input from its owners and GMs on new ways to combat tanking, sources told ESPN.

Green leaves court after heated exchange with Kerr

Warriors coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green got into a heated argument during a third-quarter timeout Monday night, causing Green to leave the bench and miss the final 20 minutes of a 120-97 win over the Magic.

Pacers hope NBA looks at play that injured Jackson

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wants the NBA to look at a play in the first quarter where he says Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta elbowed Isaiah Jackson twice, forcing the forward out of his team's 103-95 loss as he was evaluated for a concussion.

Hornets rookie Knueppel fastest to make 100 3s

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel became the fastest player to make 100 3s in the NBA, reaching the mark in 12 fewer games than the next-fastest player.

Lakers list Doncic (calf contusion) out vs. Suns

Lakers star Luka Doncic is out for Tuesday's game in Phoenix due to a left calf contusion.

Zion powers Pels to season-best 5th straight win

Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to lead the Pelicans over the Mavericks.

NBA, FIBA inch closer to European hoops league

The NBA and FIBA say they'll begin talks with teams and owners next month on a planned new European basketball league with a target launch of October 2027.

👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.