NBA Basketball

Sources: Heat planning to suspend Butler again

The Heat are planning to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games after he missed a team flight Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Green still sorry but tells Poole: 'Move on, bro'

Warriors star Draymond Green has apologized for punching former teammate Jordan Poole and says it is time to move on from the incident that fractured their locker room over two years ago.

Mavericks lose center Lively to ankle fracture

Mavericks starting center Dereck Lively II has sustained a small fracture in his right ankle. He is expected to miss two to three months, sources told ESPN.

KD fondly recalls Nets' big 3 despite 'dysfunction'

Suns star Kevin Durant, back for his second trip to Barclays Center since being traded, said he is proud of what the Nets were building despite the "dysfunction" that prevented him, Kyrie Irving and James Harden from taking the court together.

Lakers' Vanderbilt cleared to make season debut

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has been sidelined for almost a year with feet problems, has been cleared to return on Saturday, coach JJ Redick said.

Bucks-Pels postponed due to historic winter storm

Wednesday's game between the Bucks and the Pelicans has been postponed after snow from a historic winter storm made road travel treacherous in New Orleans.

Popovich 'attacking' rehab, keeps Spurs contact

Spurs CEO R.C. Buford says Gregg Popovich is aggressive in his recovery from a November stroke, with the team adding that the Hall of Famer continues to make progress.

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.