NBA Basketball

George booed in L.A. return, calls reaction 'stupid'

Sixers star Paul George said his return to L.A. against the Clippers on Wednesday night drew a fair and split reaction, but he didn't understand or care for the boos

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.

Ja fired up for LeBron, Lakers: 'I don't like them'

Grizzlies star Ja Morant went back and forth with LeBron James and had a clear message for the Lakers after Wednesday night's 131-114 win: "I don't like them."

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.

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.