NBA Basketball

Magic's Banchero sidelined with torn oblique

Magic star Paolo Banchero has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique and is sidelined indefinitely, the team announced on Thursday.

Sources: Sixers eye Embiid debut amid progress

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has completed multiple 5-on-5 scrimmages in recent days as he progresses toward a season debut, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Lakers decline option on Hood-Schifino

The Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources told ESPN.

Jazz's Markkanen (back spasms) sits vs. Spurs

Lauri Markkanen sat out the Jazz's game Thursday night against the Spurs because of lower back spasms.

Bronny nets first bucket, feels love in Cleveland

Bronny James scored on a 14-foot step-back jumper over Jaylon Tyson with 2:03 left in the fourth quarter, causing the wave of fans that stuck around in Cleveland to see the moment to stand up and show appreciation for the hometown product.

Towns makes mark for Knicks, drops 44 on Heat

In only his fourth game with the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns went wild with 44 points, by far the most by any New York player in this still-young season, leading his club to a 116-107 win over the Heat.

Holmgren gets best of Wemby in latest matchup

Chet Holmgren scored 19 points to help the Thunder defeat the Spurs on Wednesday night as Victor Wembanyama was held to six points on 1-for-5 shooting.

MRI on Ball shows between Grade 1, 2 sprain

The Bulls' Lonzo Ball is expected to miss at least 10 days after an MRI confirmed he sprained his wrist while bracing for a fall during Monday's win vs. Memphis.

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.