NBA Basketball

Spurs aim to compete 'hard' for Pop amid absence

In the wake of coach Gregg Popovich's indefinite absence from the San Antonio Spurs due to a health issue, point guard Chris Paul said the club wants "to play hard and compete for Pop because he set a standard."

In return, Curry (ankle) scores 24 in Dubs' win

Stephen Curry scored 24 points in 24 minutes in his return from an ankle injury to help Golden State win its fourth-straight game with a 125-112 victory at Washington.

Cavs, lone unbeaten in East, reach 8-0 vs. Bucks

The Cavs kept their unblemished record intact Monday night and matched the best start in franchise history.

Jordan game-worn Bulls jersey goes for $4.68M

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from the Chicago Bulls' 1996-97 season fetched the fourth-highest price for an NBA jersey, going for $4.68 million via Sotheby's

Ex-GM Nelson's suit vs. Mavs dismissed in court

Former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson's lawsuit against the team was "dismissed with prejudice."

Hawks' Daniels denies making gun gesture at Pels

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels rejects the notion that he pretended to spray gunfire toward former teammates after hitting a 3-pointer in front of New Orleans' bench.

Sources: Knicks, Hukporti agree on two-year deal

Two-way center Ariel Hukporti and the New York Knicks have agreed on a standard two-year NBA deal that includes a team option for 2025-26, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

NBA reopening investigation into Lakers' Hayes

The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 incident involving Lakers center Jaxson Hayes after TMZ published a video of it Saturday.

2025 draft lookahead: Assessing Flagg

There's a history of young players who've impacted the NBA, and that could be insightful for what's ahead for the 17-year-old and projected No. 1 pick.