NBA Basketball

Lakers rule out Luka (groin) vs. Blazers on Sat.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday.

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.

Kings' Sabonis (knee) returns after 27 games

Kings All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis returned on Friday night against the Wizards after a 27-game absence because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.

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.

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.

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