Bulls without Williams, Ball for at least a week
Bulls forward Patrick Williams will miss at least the next week as the team waits for inflammation in his surgically repaired foot to calm down. Chicago will also be without guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) for at least another week.
Knicks-Spurs to have Disney alt-cast on Dec. 25
Disney and ESPN announced on Wednesday that the Dec. 25 game between the Spurs and Knicks will have an alternate animated broadcast featuring Disney’s iconic characters.
LeBron says he’s taking break from social media
LeBron James posted on X and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he’s stepping away from his pages.
Hartenstein on verge of season debut for OKC
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is on the verge of making his season debut after missing the first 15 games of the regular season due to a broken left hand.
Bulls’ Williams getting tests on problematic foot
Bulls forward Patrick Williams is out for Wednesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks and has returned to Chicago for imaging on his sore foot.
Power Rankings: OKC battles out West, Magic ascend in the East
The Cavs continue to climb while 76ers and Bucks struggle. See where all 30 teams stack up this week.
Injury-plagued Pels add veteran guard Payton
With starting guard Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum injured, the Pelicans have agreed to a deal with veteran guard Elfrid Payton, his agent told ESPN.
Knecht stars with nine 3s, 37 points, Jordan shrug
After Lakers guard Dalton Knecht tied an NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers en route to 37 points in a 124-118 win over the Jazz on Tuesday, LeBron James wanted to clarify just how Knecht landed in L.A.
Ishbia expects Suns to give KD extension in ’25
Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN’s Shams Charania this week that he fully expects the Suns to sign star Kevin Durant, 36, to a contract extension next offseason, and that he wants the 14-time All-Star, acquired in February 2023, to retire with his club.
Draymond jabs at Grizz’s Jenkins: ‘Too emotional’
Draymond Green called out Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins for his response to Green’s trip of Zach Edey, calling Taylor “too emotional.”