NBA Basketball

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.

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.

Suns load up, add 3 first-round picks from Jazz

The Suns -- among the preferred trade destinations for Heat star Jimmy Butler -- traded their 2031 first-rounder to the Jazz for three first-rounders.

Herro (groin) out 1st game as Blazers beat Heat

Dealing with some groin tightness, guard Tyler Herro, who turned 25 on Monday and is averaging a team-best 24 points this season, was sidelined for the Miami Heat as they fell 116-107 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center.

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.