NBA Basketball

Benched Nurkic: No relationship with Budenholzer

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who hasn't played since Jan. 7, said he hasn't spoken to head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months.

Curry ice cold in loss, says thumb 'not an excuse'

Warriors star Stephen Curry said his injured thumb is a lingering issue but "shouldn't bother me like it did" Saturday night, when he shot 0-of-8 in the second half of a 118-108 loss to the Lakers.

Celts work to regain 'killer instinct' amid struggles

The Celtics, who are only 11-9 since a 21-5 start, acknowledged that the aftermath of their championship celebration has impacted their intensity this season.

Carter watches No. 15 raised to rafters by Nets

Vince Carter became the seventh Nets player to have his number retired, something he labeled as "insane." "It is an honor to be up there with you gentlemen," he said.

George (pinkie) exits 76ers' win, will have MRI

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited in the second quarter of Saturday's 109-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with nine points in 13 minutes, and after the win, coach Nick Nurse said the veteran would undergo an MRI on Sunday.

Curry reaches out to Redick, gifts jerseys to sons

Warriors star Stephen Curry presented Lakers coach JJ Redick with two signed jerseys to give to his sons, helping to replenish their memorabilia collection that was lost in the L.A. wildfires

Mavs' Kleber suffers broken foot in loss to Celts

Mavs big man Maxi Kleber suffered a broken right foot in Saturday's loss to the Celtics, and sources told ESPN he would be out for an extended period.

In win, Edwards sets Wolves' career 3-point mark

Anthony Edwards' third 3-pointer Saturday was No. 976 of his career, passing Karl-Anthony Towns for the most in Timberwolves history.

Grades for the biggest trades

The Suns reload their draft stockpile but will it help them win now? Grading all sides of the 2024-25 season's biggest trades.