NBA Basketball

Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft

Karim Lopez, who spent two seasons in the Australian NBL, has declared for the NBA draft and is poised to become the first player born in Mexico to be picked in the first round.

Luka avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded

The NBA has rescinded Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul, allowing him to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' road game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

Sources: OKC star Williams to return vs. 76ers

Thunder star Jalen Williams will return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday's road game against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.

Thunder's Mitchell, Wiz's Champagnie suspended

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie were suspended one game without pay Sunday for an altercation that spilled into the stands Saturday night.

'Four more to go': KD passes MJ on scoring list

Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's career scoring list after finishing with 27 points in a win over the Heat.

Kennard steals show, wins it for red-hot Lakers

Luke Kennard drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left for the Lakers, who won their ninth straight on a night LeBron James made history with his record-breaking 1,612th regular-season game.

Curry (knee) gearing up for live contact in practice

The Warriors have ruled Stephen Curry out for their next two games but plan to incorporate him into live contact practices in the coming days.

Wizards' Young out with no timetable for return

Wizards PG Trae Young is dealing with a pair of injuries and is out indefinitely, the team announced before Saturday's game against the Thunder.

😈 Haliburton trolls Kentucky alums after ISU win

John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.