Embiid (ankle) out vs. Heat on Christmas Day

The Philadelphia 76ers announced Sunday afternoon that Joel Embiid, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, will miss Monday’s Christmas Day game...

Potential playoff series? Players on the move? Top questions for the NBA’s Christmas games

Our NBA insiders are answering some of the biggest questions surrounding Christmas Day’s five games and what lies ahead for all...

LeBron’s 40 helps L.A. end skid: ‘Needed this win’

LeBron James scored a season-best 40 points to lead the Lakers to perhaps their best win of the season Saturday night...

Stalled out: Pistons’ 26th straight loss ties record

The Detroit Pistons matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, falling to the Nets on...

Wemby hurts ankle stepping on ball boy, ruled out

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama sprained his ankle when he stepped on a ball boy in pregame and was scratched from Saturday’s...

Lakers ‘lean into defense,’ move Russell to bench

The Lakers, seeking to give their defense a boost, moved D’Angelo Russell to the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt into the starting...

Lakers ‘lean into defense,’ move Russell to bench

The Lakers, seeking to give their defense a boost, moved D’Angelo Russell to the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt into the starting...

Hornets rookie Miller injures ankle, ruled out

Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller has been ruled out for the second half of Saturday night’s game against the Nuggets after...

Hornets rookie Miller injures ankle, ruled out

Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller has been ruled out for the second half of Saturday night’s game against the Nuggets after...

Zion returns from illness for Pels versus Rockets

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been activated for Saturday night’s home game against Houston after missing his team’s previous contest with...