SGA reaches 20 pts. in 70th straight, passing MJ
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached 20 points for the 70th straight game, surpassing Michael Jordan for the fourth-longest single-season streak in NBA history.
Butler, Curry start vs. Nuggets despite injuries
Warriors stars Jimmy Butler (forearm strain) and Stephen Curry (pelvic contusion) both started in Friday’s game against Denver.
Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg
Ahead of the Final Four, NBA execs share their comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick.
Sources: Howard to Basketball HOF on 1st ballot
Dwight Howard, an 8-time NBA All-Star and 3-time Defensive Player of the Year, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, sources told ESPN.
Celtics set NBA’s single-season 3-point record
The Celtics broke the NBA record for 3-pointers in a season Friday night against the Suns, connecting on their 1,364 to pass the Warriors’ mark set in 2022-23.
NBA fines Morant $75K for finger-gun gestures
The NBA has fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant $75,000 mimicking shooting a gun with his finger twice while on the court, the league announced Friday.
How Nikola Jokic quietly became a defensive analytics darling
Nikola Jokic has elevated his IQ to become one of the league’s best defenders.
Butler plays through forearm issue, iffy for Fri.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler briefly left Thursday’s 123-116 win over the Lakers due to a left forearm issue before returning in the fourth quarter and said his status for Friday’s game against Denver is uncertain.
Luka takes blame for ‘unacceptable’ night in loss
Luka Doncic was short and to the point in describing his cold shootingin the Lakers’ 123-116 loss the Warriors on Thursday, calling it an “unacceptable” performance.
Nets coach on Ant scare: I have to move faster
Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez took the blame for Minnesota star Anthony Edwards’ injury scare in Thursday night’s game.