Hawks, Sixers down several players for matchup
The Hawks and 76ers were missing several notable players, including top-scoring point guards Trae Young and Tyrese Maxey, for Monday night’s game.
Pelicans to play preseason games in Australia
The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to Australia this October to take part in a pair of preseason games, the NBA and NBL announced on Tuesday morning.
Free-agent C Bamba signs 10-day deal with Pels
Free agent center Mo Bamba, 26, has agreed to a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Curry accepts asst. GM role for Davidson hoops
Warriors star Stephen Curry has accepted a role with his alma mater Davidson College as an assistant general manager for the basketball programs.
How a new focus changed Giannis’ game and improved the Bucks’ playoff outlook
After missing back-to-back first-round playoff exits in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo went to work on a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: the midrange jumper.
Kawhi’s only shot in OT the game winner at buzzer
Kawhi Leonard’s second career game-winning buzzer-beater helped the Clippers tighten their grip on eighth place in the West over the ninth-place Kings.
Gobert returns as Wolves score season-high 141
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert returned to action Sunday against San Antonio after a 10-game absence due to a lower back injury — and joined in the team’s highest-scoring game of the season.
Sources: Rockets’ Thompson (ankle) out 2 weeks
Rockets emerging two-way force Amen Thompson will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days because of a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.
Clippers coach Lue (back pain) misses Kings game
LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue missed his team’s game against the Sacramento Kings because of back pain.
Pacers’ Siakam fined $25K for confronting officials
The NBA fined Pacers forward Pascal Siakam $25,000 on Sunday for how he confronted and used profane language to game officials.