NBA News
Pelicans, off to 2-10 start, fire Green as coach
The Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season in which New Orleans became the first team in NBA history to lose three of its first six games by at least 30 points.
Rockets' Eason out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain
Rockets wing Tari Eason has a strained oblique and will be out four to six weeks, Ime Udoka announced on Saturday.
Curry torches Spurs again, ties MJ with latest 40
Two days after he lit up the Spurs for 46 points, Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 49 to beat them Friday night, tying Michael Jordan's record for most 40-point games after turning 30 in the process.
Pistons top 76ers without stars for 9th straight win
The East-leading Detroit Pistons extended their win streak to nine games, their longest since 2007-08, with a 114-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Party of 15: Rookie's family hosts Hornets dinner
Hornets rookie and Milwaukee native Kon Knuppel hosted his NBA teammates at his family's home ahead of the team's road game against the Bucks. Knueppel scored a career-high 32 points against his hometown team.
Nuggets' Braun (ankle) to miss at least 6 weeks
Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after injuring his left ankle Wednesday night against the Clippers, the team announced Friday.
KAT, Shamet key Knicks' win after Anunoby exits
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 39 points and Landry Shamet added 36 to help the Knicks beat the Heat 140-132 despite forward OG Anunoby being ruled out in the first quarter because of a left hamstring strain.
The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the franchise nearly $250M dollars to keep him.