NBA

Heat not trading All-Star Butler, prez Riley says

The Heat have no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, team president Pat Riley said Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Blazers' Billups out following grandmother's death

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will miss the next two games following the death of his grandmother. ... Continue Reading

LeBron, Steph deliver another classic on 'our day'

LeBron James and Steph Curry looked as dominant as ever Wednesday as the Lakers prevailed for a thrilling win over the Warriors. ... Continue Reading

Warriors still searching after players-only meeting

The Warriors, who held a players-only meeting before their Christmas Day showdown with the Lakers, continue to look for a way to turn things around after another loss. ... Continue Reading

Embiid: Win over C's shows Sixers' 'high ceiling'

Philadelphia's Christmas Day win over defending champion Boston is the latest in a string of performances that has turned around the 76ers' season and renewed their championship aspirations. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Luka could be out for extended period

Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic could be sidelined for an extended period of time after straining his left calf in Wednesday's loss to the Wolves. ... Continue Reading

'Christmas is our day': NBA sends a much-needed statement

The NBA's Christmas Day slate featured five classics, with epic performances from the league's biggest stars -- something the NBA desperately needed. ... Continue Reading

Haven't watched much NBA yet? Here are four of the biggest storylines so far

Wemby is redefining NBA paint defense, while Los Angeles and Denver are facing different issues around their superstars. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Heat's Butler prefers trade out of Miami

Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, league sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Wemby puts up 42 points in Christmas debut

Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points -- the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden -- to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, but the Spurs narrowly lost. ... Continue Reading

NBA Power Rankings: Who is every team's emerging youngster?

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings for all 30 teams and every young rising player on their rosters. ... Continue Reading

Zion eyeing return to full practice next week

Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to return to full practice next week, while Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be reexamined in around two weeks. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendon

Heat guard Dru Smith, who was averaging a career-high 6.3 points per game, has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Booker out for Xmas; other stars questionable

Suns guard Devin Booker is set to miss Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. Several other stars are listed as questionable. ... Continue Reading

Pistons take to social media following 117-114 win to seal Lakers sweep

The Pistons swept the Lakers for the first time since the 2016-17 season. ... Continue Reading