NBA Basketball

Ballmer aims to dismiss fraud suit over Kawhi pay

Attorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green banking company.

Warriors prove Kuminga 'not a distraction' in win

The Warriors kept their focus on the court, saying the talk of Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand was "not a distraction" in Thursday's win over the Knicks.

Flagg sidelined with ankle sprain; Mavs rout Jazz

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg missed Thursday night's blowout win over the Jazz with a left ankle sprain.

Suns' Booker nursing ankle injury, out vs. Pistons

Devin Booker, who played through an ankle injury Tuesday in a loss to Miami, sat out Thursday night's loss to the Pistons.

Silver: NBA, FIBA pressing ahead on Europe plan

Adam Silver reaffirmed Thursday that the league, in partnership with FIBA, is pressing forward on plans to bring a new league to Europe but stopped short of making any formal announcements regarding timelines or which teams may commit.

NBA hopes Grizzlies' Morant plays Sun. in London

The NBA hopes Grizzlies guard Ja Morant can play Sunday after the star missed Thursday's start of a two-game NBA Europe series against the Magic with a right calf issue.

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