NBA Basketball

Sources: Clippers' Zubac has Grade 2 ankle sprain

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will sit out several weeks because of a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, a day after the veteran exited in the first half of a 103-88 win over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

Bulls edge Hawks in season's top-scoring game

The Bulls outlasted the Hawks in a 152-150 barnburner Sunday that set the season-high mark in scoring this season.

Finch hit with $35K fine for spat with officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 on Sunday for "directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection" in his team's win Friday against Oklahoma City.

Griffin, Parker, Pearl among new HOF candidates

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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.

NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets

The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams.

👀 Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State

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