NBA Basketball

Klay sinks 6 3s, all smiles in winning Mavs debut

Klay Thompson scored 22 points and hit 6 3-pointers to set a franchise record in a Mavs debut, helping Dallas top the Spurs 120-109.

Wemby winded but 'felt great' in debut off layoff

Playing a total of 39.8 minutes in two of San Antonio's five preseason outings, Victor Wembanyma acknowledged the team's 120-109 season-opening loss Thursday to the Dallas Mavericks proved "a little hard conditioning-wise."

Ex-Clips staffer: Fired for questioning Kawhi care

A former LA Clippers strength and conditioning coach has sued the team, alleging wrongful termination in part for raising concerns about the management of Kawhi Leonard's health and injuries, according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by ESPN.

Day later, NBA changes Warriors-Blazers score

A scoring error, one where the Warriors weren't credited with a free throw that De'Anthony Melton made with 2 minutes left, changed the final score of Golden State's win over Portland from 139-104 to 140-104.

Pacers' Wiseman suffers torn Achilles in opener

Pacers center James Wiseman suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Wednesday's season opener vs. the Pistons, the team said.

Sixers say George out at least 2 more games

New Sixers star Paul George will miss at least two more games as he continues to recover from a bone bruise in his left knee.

Mutombo on minds of Nuggets, fans in opener

The late Dikembe Mutombo was remembered by the Nuggets in the first quarter of their season opener Thursday night, with players and coaches wearing T-shirts emblazoned with an image of the big man's iconic finger wag.

Hawks' Bufkin again partially dislocates shoulder

Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin is determining treatment options and faces a lengthy absence after partially dislocating his right shoulder for a second time.

Predictions for all six major NBA awards

Is Nikola Jokic in line for a fourth MVP or will there be a first-time winner? Which awards could Victor Wembanyama win this year? Our analysts make their picks for the NBA's top individual picks.