NBA Basketball

Giannis outscores Pistons in OT, finishes with 59

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 59 points to pace the Bucks to a 127-120 overtime victory over the Pistons.

Wemby hits another milestone with 50-point game

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points Wednesday night in a 139-130 win over Washington, becoming the first Spurs player since David Robinson in 1994 to log a 50-point outing in regulation.

Cavs hold off Sixers, 6th team ever to start 13-0

Behind Donovan Mitchell's closing flurry, the Cavs topped the Sixers to become the sixth team in NBA history to start a season 13-0.

At 39, LeBron oldest with 3 straight triple-doubles

After LeBron James finished with 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double, Lakers coach JJ Redick said James has "mastered the game."

Ex-employee sues Suns, cites multiple allegations

Andrea Trischan, a former Suns employee, seeks what the team said is $60 million in damages after filing a lawsuit against it, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Kings' DeRozan (back tightness) exits win early

Kings guard DeMar DeRozan exited Wednesday's win over the Suns early because of lower back tightness, the team announced.

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.

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.

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.