NBA Basketball

Clippers trade Zubac to Pacers, get 2 firsts back

The Clippers are trading center Ivica Zubac to the Pacers in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, Indiana's protected 2026 first-round pick and unprotected 2029 first-round pick.

Luka limps off; MRI set on hamstring, source says

Lakers star Luka Doncic limped off the court in the second quarter Thursday night against the Sixers, and a source said he will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring on Friday.

Dubs confident oft-injured Porzingis ready to play

The Warriors are unsure when the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis will make his debut but did say the anticipation is the oft-injured big man would be back on the court soon.

Sources: Thomas free agent after Nets cut him

The Nets released guard Cam Thomas, allowing him to enter free agency and sign with any other team, sources told ESPN.

Bulls aim to exit NBA's 'middle' with busy deadline

After an uncommonly active trade deadline, Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas said the franchise is "not satisfied" with being mediocre in a shift in tone from previous years.

Grizz keep Morant amid lukewarm trade market

The Grizzlies are keeping Ja Morant past the trade deadline amid lukewarm interest around the league for the star guard.

Bucks keep Giannis, who alludes to not leaving

After not being moved at the trade deadline, Giannis Antetokounmpo posted on social media a clip from "The Wolf of Wall Street" where Leonardo DiCaprio's character says he's not leaving his job.

Sources: Jones again on move, headed to Mavs

Tyus Jones, who was traded from Orlando to Charlotte on Wednesday, is now headed to the Mavericks in exchange for Malaki Branham, sources told ESPN.

✍ 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.