NBA Basketball

First-timers Wemby, Sengun top All-Star reserves

The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and the Rockets' Alperen Sengun were among six first-timers named to the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, when the league announced the reserves.

Wade: Had surgery to remove cancerous tumor

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade said he had surgery on his kidney in 2023, with doctors removing a tumor that was later deemed to be cancerous.

Feds eye betting patterns with Rozier's play in '23

Federal prosecutors are investigating unusual betting patterns surrounding the 2023 play of then-Hornets guard Terry Rozier, who has not been accused of wrongdoing.

Silver floats idea of 10-minute NBA quarters

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told Dan Patrick on Wednesday that he likes the idea of shortening games to 40 minutes by going from 12-minute quarters to 10.

SGA stays hot with 52, 'not satisfied' as OKC falls

One week after scoring 54 points in a win, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 52 in a losing effort Wednesday night against the Warriors.

Hornets' Ball out at least 1 week with ankle sprain

The Hornets will reevaluate star guard LaMelo Ball in one week after an MRI confirmed a left ankle sprain on Wednesday.

How Beal controls deadline in Phoenix

Next week's trade deadline is just one of the hurdles facing the league's most expensive roster.