NBA Basketball

Spurs say Popovich's absence due to mild stroke

The Spurs provided a diagnosis and update on coach Gregg Popovich's status, saying he is continuing to recover after suffering a mild stroke Nov. 2.

Lakers C Hayes sidelined with left ankle sprain

Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes suffered a left ankle sprain in practice Tuesday and will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks, the team announced Wednesday.

NBA ref Wall undergoing treatment for leukemia

NBA referee Scott Wall was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia earlier this year and is in treatment, the National Basketball Referees Association announced.

RSN operator finalizes agreement with Amazon

Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of regional sports networks, has announced a commercial agreement with streaming giant Amazon that will allow in-market fans to watch their teams through Prime Video.

Captain's hats, shimmy mark Klay's 'surreal' return

Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area included Warriors fans in boat captain's hats, a tribute video and a swipe of former teammate Stephen Curry's shoulder shimmy. Said Thompson: "It was surreal and a night I'll never forget."

Spo takes blame for 'horrendous' TO gaffe in loss

Erik Spoelstra blamed himself for a "horrendous mistake" after calling a timeout the Heat didn't have with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, costing Miami the game.

Mock draft: Predicting first-round picks

Three Duke players in the top 10? Where does the Rutgers duo land? And a Baylor guard moving up? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2025 first round.