NBA Basketball

Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort

JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.

Cavs happy to celebrate franchise-best 9-0 start

Taking their cues from Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers celebrated the first 9-0 start to a season in franchise history by pouring water bottles over coach Kenny Atkinson's head in the locker room.

PG: Clips' brass 'awesome' despite 'shocking' end

Paul George, now with the 76ers, said there are no hard feelings with the Clippers' brass after contract talks didn't pan out: "They were awesome the whole time I was there."

Top pick Risacher in elite company with big statline

Zaccharie Risacher joined Victor Wembanyama, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Lamar Odom as the only teenagers with 30 points and multiple blocks and steals in a game Wednesday night in a win over the Knicks.

Pistons' Duren (ankle) leaves loss to Hornets

Pistons center Jalen Duren left Wednesday night's loss to the Hornets because of a sprained left ankle.

Jazz F Hendricks undergoes surgery on leg, ankle

Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle, the season-ending injuries he suffered late last month.

Embiid suspended 3 games for shoving columnist

Joel Embiid's suspension will span the 76ers' next three games, with his return set for next Tuesday vs. the Knicks.

Sources: Nuggets' Gordon out multiple weeks

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will miss multiple weeks due to a right calf strain, sources told ESPN.

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.