30 Jan
Plight of Raptors so bad that moral victories will serve as the measuring stick
Improved bench production in the wake of injuries to three starters was viewed as encouraging, despite a loss in Atlanta on a late put-back.
30 Jan
Lakers guard Russell fined $15K for kicking ball
The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell $15,000 on Monday for kicking a ball into the stands after a 145-144 win over Golden State on Saturday.
30 Jan
RAPTORS REPORT CARD: The win vs. Hawks was player development not on scoreboard
RAPTORS REPORT CARD: The win vs. Hawks was player development not on scoreboard
30 Jan
Cavs F Mobley (knee) back after 6-week absence
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is set to return to the lineup Monday night against the Clippers after missing the the last six weeks following surgery on his left knee.
29 Jan
Sources: Pacers’ Haliburton likely back vs. Celtics
There’s optimism that Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton will return from his hamstring injury Tuesday for Indiana’s game in Boston, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
29 Jan
Minnesota’s sobering reality: Can KAT and the Wolves handle championship expectations?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on pace for their best regular season in two decades, but will the three-time All-Star be able to help lead a franchise that’s never had real championship expectations?
29 Jan
Rubio to hoop again after mental health break
After retiring from the NBA earlier in January, Ricky Rubio announced he will begin training with Barcelona Tuesday as he enters the final phase of his mental health recovery.
29 Jan
Raptors’ futility streak reaches five games despite bench brigade coming up big
The end result was a 126-125 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, who gave the game away after a turnover only to win on a second-chance opportunity.
29 Jan
Ben Simmons could play for the first time since November for the Nets on Monday
Ben Simmons could return to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday after missing nearly three months because of a pinched nerve in his back.
28 Jan
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension, source tells AP
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is about to celebrate his 10th anniversary in office. It will not be his last. Silver is finalizing an extension to remain as commissioner of the NBA for several more years, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Saturday night.