76ers win after Embiid ejected in chaotic first half
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid was ejected for arguing with officials after a charging foul and had to be restrained by teammates in a chaotic first half Monday night against the Spurs that also saw Andre Drummond tossed and then un-ejected upon review.
Nuggets’ Murray out vs. Suns with sprained ankle
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will not play against the visiting Suns on Monday night due to a sprained ankle.
Mavs’ Doncic (heel) to return Monday vs. Blazers
Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.9 points and 8.2 assists this season, is returning to the Dallas lineup Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the Mavericks’ two previous games with a left heel contusion.
Start of Cavs vs. Jazz delayed by broken hoop
The start of the Cavaliers’ Monday night game against the Utah Jazz has been delayed while one of the basketball hoops and stanchion is replaced.
Wolves’ Edwards fined again for criticizing officials
The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday’s loss to the Warriors.
Giannis, Dame both out versus Bulls with illness
Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will miss Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls with a non-COVID illness.
Waiver wire pickups: Go get Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy III
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
What happened to the NBA’s Christmas jerseys?
For a brief moment, NBA teams wore special Christmas gear. We look back at this fashion trend.
Victor Wembanyama doesn’t want to be put in a box: ‘I won’t fit’
The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama doesn’t want to be limited by conventional wisdom, so he’s letting it fly from deep this season.
What to know about the 2025 NBA All-Star Game
The 2025 NBA All-Star weekend is set. Here’s the latest about the format, schedule, and details.