Sources: Heat’s Smith has torn Achilles tendon
Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN.
Wemby debut, Lebron vs. Steph: Top questions for the NBA’s Christmas games
LeBron vs. Steph and Wemby’s Christmas Day debut — our NBA insiders preview the five-game holiday slate by answering team’s biggest questions.
One bet to make on each of the awards races
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody pinpoint one bet to make on each of the NBA awards. races.
Trade targets: Who to trade, acquire heading into 2025
The fantasy crew comes together and details the players that managers should be trading away and trading for at this stage of the NBA season.
Kuminga responds to Kerr critique with 26 off bench
After Warriors coach Steve Kerr delivered his most pointed criticism about Jonathan Kuminga’s decision-making and shot selection of late, the fourth-year forward responded with one of his best and most aggressive games of the season Monday night.
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.