NBA Basketball

Mavs' Flagg (foot) out for Laker game, Rising Stars

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced Wednesday.

KD laughs off ASG competition, jabs at Luka, Jokic

Kevin Durant took a playful jab at Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and the rest of the NBA All-Star World team when asked how hard his own U.S. squad of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard plans to compete in the midseason showcase.

NBA bans Stewart, Bridges, 2 others for brawl

The NBA has suspended Detroit's Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren and Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate for their roles in Monday's brawl.

Harden turns playmaker in Cavs home debut

James Harden showed in Wednesday night's win over the Wizards that he can be a facilitator, as other players on the roster rose to the occasion.

Doncic out vs. Mavs, hopes to appear in ASG

Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss his fourth straight game Thursday against the Mavericks because of a hamstring strain. He hopes to make an appearance in Sunday's All-Star Game, sources told ESPN.

Embiid sits vs. Knicks, to use break to rest knee

Joel Embiid sat out the 76ers' 138-89 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday night due to right knee injury management and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.

Sochan waived by Spurs, becomes free agent

The Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, allowing the 2023 All-Rookie team forward to become a free agent.

Parker, EDD, 'Lob City' lead Hall of Fame finalists

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.

✍ Trade grades: Reactions for every transaction

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