Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (back) out vs. Pistons
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will sit out Sunday afternoon’s game against the host Detroit Pistons due to a low back contusion.Williamson also sat out Friday against the Timberwolves…
Mavericks hit the road against Nets, await reinforcements
The earth-shattering trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis last month has yet to benefit the Dallas Mavericks.After all, Davis suffered a left adductor strain…
Hawks seek to strengthen playoff position at expense of Sixers
The Atlanta Hawks will try to inch a little closer to reaching the .500 level and continue to improve their playoff position when they host the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on…
NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return
Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, spoiling the returns of LeBron…
Bulls’ strong second half leaves Lakers in dust
Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, spoiling the returns of Lebron…
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks back from 14 down against Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Saturday.Brook Lopez scored 21 points,…
Knicks get back to winning, overwhelming Wizards
Karl-Anthony Towns collected 31 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night, helping the New York Knicks post a 122-103 win over the visiting Washington Wizards.Mikal Bridges added 27 points while OG…
Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke (knee sprain) expected to miss rest of season
The Memphis Grizzlies expect to be without power forward Brandon Clarke for the rest of the season because of a right knee sprain, the team announced on Saturday night.Clarke, 28,…
Hawks get past Warriors, earn split of season series
Trae Young scored 25 points and posted his 41st double-double of the season to help the Atlanta Hawks defeat the visiting Golden State Warriors 124-115 on Saturday.The Warriors played without…
Cavs look to get back on winning track in visit to Jazz
Considering the Cleveland Cavaliers are an Eastern Conference-leading 56-14 and the Utah Jazz are merely 16-55, there’s a surprising fact about these teams heading into Sunday’s matchup in Salt Lake…
Pacers get lift from return of Tyrese Haliburton in beating Nets
Tyrese Haliburton returned to the Indiana lineup from a three-game absence to put up 16 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and the Pacers rallied after nearly coughing up a…
Nuggets look to right the ship vs. red-hot Rockets
The Houston Rockets will host Denver on Sunday, looking to secure the season series and extend their two-game lead over the Nuggets for the second seed in the Western Conference.While…
Celtics, Blazers on 4-game win streaks entering clash
Two of the hottest teams in the NBA will fight for a fifth straight victory when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon.Portland (32-39) is making…
Report: Warriors sign F Kevin Knox for rest of the season
The Golden State Warriors are signing forward Kevin Knox to deal for the remainder of the season, per ESPN.Knox suited up in seven games for the Warriors this season after…
Heat hope to snap 10-game losing streak against Hornets
It’s almost unthinkable.But the Miami Heat — who advanced to the NBA Finals as recently as 2023 — will take a 10-game losing streak into their matchup against the visiting…
Clippers, Thunder battle in heavyweight Western clash
After a run of eight victories in nine games, that includes a win over the best team in the Eastern Conference, the revived Los Angeles Clippers will now test themselves…