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...

Lillard: Bucks playing more ‘comfortable’ now

Damian Lillard says the Bucks are starting to get more comfortable and win in a “different type of way” after they...

Sources: Johnson nears return for sinking Hawks

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, whose breakout season was interrupted by a left wrist injury, could return as soon as Tuesday night...

Wizards’ Poole moved by ovation in S.F. return

Wizards guard Jordan Poole received a video tribute and a loud ovation from Warriors fans Friday night in his return to...

Embiid ties Kareem, ups 30-10 run to 13 straight

Joel Embiid’s 30-10 streak is the longest in the NBA since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did it for 16 straight games in 1971-72.

Nets’ Simmons left frustrated by latest back injury

While Ben Simmons said the back injury that’s sidelined him nearly two months is improving, he declined to give a timeline...

Heat to retire Haslem’s No. 40 jersey on Jan. 19

The Miami Heat will retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 next month, making him the sixth player in franchise history to be...