NBA Basketball

Sources: Thomas rejoins Jazz's G League affiliate

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is pursuing another NBA return, signing into the G League and rejoining the Utah Jazz's Salt Lake City affiliate, sources told ESPN.

Benched Nurkic: No relationship with Budenholzer

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who hasn't played since Jan. 7, says he hasn't spoken to coach Mike Budenholzer in two months.

Curry ice cold in loss, says thumb 'not an excuse'

Warriors star Stephen Curry says his injured thumb is a lingering issue but "shouldn't bother me like it did" Saturday night, when he shot 0-of-8 in the second half of a 118-108 loss to the Lakers.

Celts work to regain 'killer instinct' amid struggles

The Celtics, who are 11-9 since a 21-5 start, acknowledged that the aftermath of their championship celebration has affected their intensity this season.

Carter watches No. 15 raised to rafters by Nets

Vince Carter became the seventh Nets player to have his number retired, something he labeled as "insane." "It is an honor to be up there with you gentlemen," he said.

George (pinkie) exits 76ers' win, will have MRI

Sixers forward Paul George exited in the second quarter of Saturday's 109-97 victory over the Bulls, finishing with nine points in 13 minutes. After the win, coach Nick Nurse said the veteran would undergo an MRI on his left pinkie Sunday.

Curry reaches out to Redick, gifts jerseys to sons

Warriors star Stephen Curry presented Lakers coach JJ Redick with two signed jerseys to give to his sons, helping to replenish their memorabilia collection that was lost in the Los Angeles wildfires.

Mavs' Kleber suffers broken foot in loss to Celts

Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber suffered a broken right foot in Saturday's loss to the Celtics, and sources told ESPN that he would be out for an extended period.

Grading all 30 teams at midseason

From some well-deserved A's to the F no one saw coming in the preseason, let's take a look at all 30 NBA teams' first-half grades.