NBA Basketball

Magic star 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.

Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz

Victor Wembanyama had the second 5x5 game of his career while leading the Spurs over the Jazz on Thursday night.

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 loss 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.

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.