NBA will continue exploratory talks with FIBA

The NBA’s ongoing exploration of expanding its role in European basketball will continue this week at the league’s Board of Governors meeting in New York, as Commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this year would be the case.

Warriors opt to sit Curry; eye Friday for return

Coach Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry felt something toward the end of his individual workout Monday, and it was decided that it was best to give the point guard more time to recover from a pelvic contusion he suffered last Thursday.

Celtics star Tatum exits with left ankle sprain

Celtics star Jayson Tatum left Monday’s game with a left ankle sprain after taking a hard foul. He told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne his ankle was “just sore” but that the team would be cautious.

Luka: It’s on ‘me and Bron’ to recharge Lakers

The struggles continued for Los Angeles on Monday, as Luka Doncic and the Lakers dropped a 118-106 decision to the Orlando Magic, a seventh loss in the past 10 games for a club that has just 11 games remaining to get back in a rhythm before the playoffs.