Rockets F Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-8 weeks with hand fracture
The Houston Rockets could be without forward Jabari Smith Jr. through February after the forward came away from a shootaround Friday with a fractured left hand.Winners in five of their…
Heat hope to avoid drama during visit from Jazz
The Miami Heat are set to move forward on the schedule without Jimmy Butler, who was suspended for seven games in advance of Saturday’s home game against the Utah Jazz.Coming…
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler 7 games, will seek trade partner
The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler seven games on Friday for conduct detrimental to the team on multiple occasions and will listen to trade offers for the six-time All-Star.The suspension…
On 3-game slide, Suns take on improving Pacers
The three-game Eastern Conference road swing that Phoenix begins on Saturday in Indianapolis against the Indiana Pacers marks a pivotal point in the Suns’ season.Phoenix comes in on a three-game…
76ers hope to have more hop in their step vs. Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers seem to be over a rough start where they dropped 12 of their first 14 games, but an occasional ugly showing is still appearing.Coming off two losses…
Reports: Jimmy Butler asks Heat for a trade
Disgruntled guard Jimmy Butler has made his trade request to the Miami Heat official, multiple media outlets reported.The trade deadline is Feb. 6.The Athletic reported Friday that Butler doesn’t intend…
Ageless LeBron James, Lakers set for back-to-back vs. Hawks
LeBron James’ first set of back-to-back games since turning 40 will conclude Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Atlanta Hawks.If Thursday’s 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers…
Red-hot Thunder, Knicks put win streaks on line in encounter
The two hottest teams in the NBA will square off Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Knicks have won nine straight games, one of…
Rockets aim to show off maturing team to Celtics
The manner in which the Houston Rockets won on Wednesday, with veteran guard Fred VanVleet missing 7 of 8 shots from the field while tallying only five points, seemed an…
NBA roundup: Stephen Curry (8-for-8 on treys) carries Warriors
Stephen Curry added to his 3-point-shooting lore Thursday night, making all eight of his attempts for the first time in his career as the Golden State Warriors routed the Philadelphia…
Max Christie turns into scorer as Lakers turn back Blazers
LeBron James scored 38 points with eight assists and Max Christie added a career-high 28 as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 114-106…
Stephen Curry tastes 3-point perfection as Warriors pound 76ers
Stephen Curry added to his 3-point-shooting lore Thursday night, making all eight of his attempts for the first time in his career as the Golden State Warriors routed the Philadelphia…
Thunder keep streak alive with comeback win over Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder earned their 13th consecutive victory — and longest winning streak since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City — in a 116-98 win over the Los Angeles…
Nets turn back fourth-quarter rally to beat Bucks
Cameron Johnson scored 26 points and Cam Thomas added 24 as the visiting Brooklyn Nets withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-110 on Thursday.The Nets led…
Tyrese Haliburton dominates Heat again in Pacers’ victory
Tyrese Haliburton combined 33 points with a season-high 15 assists without a turnover to steer the Indiana Pacers to a convincing 128-115 win over the host Miami Heat on Thursday…
Jayson Tatum, Celtics hold off Timberwolves
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished nine assists, and the Boston Celtics held on for a 118-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night in…