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Kia MVP Ladder: Historic feat boosts LeBron James back into Top 10

James re-emerges in the MVP party, SGA makes a jump while Nikola Jokic maintains his grip on the No. 1 spot.

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Kia MVP Ladder: Luka Doncic leaps Joel Embiid for No. 2 spot

Thunder star keeps pouring it on, Doncic has Mavs surging, but Nikola Jokic remains at the top following another impressive week.

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Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid lead the way

Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid rank No. 1 and No. 2 as the Kia MVP chase gets underway this season.

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International players expected to dominate Kia MVP race again

Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid and more should make their presence felt in the 2023-24 Kia MVP chase.

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Hall enshrinement not the end for Popovich

Saturday's Naismith induction is certainly not the end of the road for this legendary NBA coach.

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Spurs say Victor Wembanyama won't travel to Sacramento for California Classic Summer League

The No. 1 overall pick, Victor Wembanyama, is targeting first game for the San Antonio Spurs during Summer League play in Las Vegas.

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Spurs waive Josh Primo, No. 12 pick in 2021 NBA Draft

Primo averaged 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his rookie season with the Spurs after playing one season at Alabama.

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Nets optimistic Kyrie Irving could soon be allowed to play in New York City

New York City's mayor expressed optimism Wednesday that vaccination requirements will be lifted soon, which could pave the way for Irving's full-time return.

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Ben Simmons introduced in Brooklyn, is ramping up for return

The Brooklyn Nets' new addition says he hopes to be playing in time for a March 10 game against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Q&A: How Patty Mills made 'very difficult' decision to leave San Antonio

Patty Mills describes his adjustment to Brooklyn and rehashes the goodbye text message he sent to Gregg Popovich during free agency.

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How Dirk Nowitzki gave basketball meaning in Germany

Rising star Franz Wagner and other German players across the NBA describe Nowitzki's impact on their country.

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Sixers stymie Stephen Curry's pursuit of 3-point history

Philadelphia limits Curry to only 3 makes from long range, leaving him 7 shy of Ray Allen's all-time NBA record for 3-pointers.

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Doc Rivers: Short-handed Sixers not worried about current losing streak

Philadelphia has dealt with plenty of adversity this season, from the absence of Ben Simmons to players missing games due to health and safety protocols.

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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks could be back in lineup 'pretty soon'

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says there is no timetable for the swingman's return to the lineup.

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Popovich, star-less Spurs excited for future, new challenge

Gregg Popovich and San Antonio start the season with optimism and excitement despite a roster filled with youth and no clear-cut star.

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Unique focus carried Chris Bosh into Hall of Fame

With a pair of championship rings and 11 All-Star berths, Chris Bosh was one of the most decorated power forwards of his era.

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5 can't-miss matchups between NBA's young talent

These showdowns featuring some of the NBA's young stars and its newest rookies are the ones to get on your calendar now.

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Suns have no update on Chris Paul's status for Game 2

The All-Star guard, who missed Game 1, is out indefinitely after entering the NBA’s Health and Safety protocols.

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Anthony Davis injury changes complexion of Suns-Lakers series

Anthony Davis exits early in Game 4, and how Los Angeles responds will determine the direction of the series.

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Clippers' small-ball lineup turns Mavericks into one-dimensional team

Down 19 early in Game 3, Tyronn Lue made an adjustment that shut down Kristaps Porzingis and eventually slowed down Luka Doncic.

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Luka Doncic proving to be handful for LA Clippers' defense

The Mavs' star guard is off to a historic pace in the series and has the Clippers' defense searching for ways to slow him down.

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'Melo provides instant offense for Blazers

Carmelo Anthony exploded in the early minutes of Portland’s Game 1 victory, scoring 12 points in the first quarter.

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Fast start, Luka's decisions key for Mavs

The Mavericks' 22-year-old star becomes the youngest player to log a playoff triple-double on the road, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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Gregg Popovich becomes 3rd NBA head coach to reach 1,300 wins

San Antonio's longtime leader joins Hall of Famers Lenny Wilkens and Don Nelson as the only coaches to reach the milestone.

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Zion Williamson makes NBA history in first 50 career games

Pelicans star becomes the only player in league history to average 23 points on 60% or better from the field through first 50 games.

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Kia MVP Ladder: LeBron James continues to prove his greatness

The Lakers star is ranked No. 1 in Michael C. Wright's ranking of the 2020-21 Kia MVP candidates.

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'Different vibe' to Jazz as their win streak reaches 10

Selfless play and a team-wide focus on winning have been crucial components in Utah's recent run.

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James Harden says he wasn't being disrespectful to Rockets

Nets star says Brooklyn is getting an elite player, teammate and leader.

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James Harden says 'crazy' Rockets situation can't be fixed

Houston's longtime cornerstone all but asked to be traded following Tuesday's loss to the Lakers.

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Luka Doncic helping Mavs take care of clutch-time business

Thursday's overtime win in Denver was a prime example of how Dallas' star is learning to thrive in close games.

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NBA coaches, players react to breach of U.S. Capitol

Many point out the double standard in how the protesters who breached the Capitol were treated by law enforcement compared with how people of color who protest are treated.

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Debut of Wall-Harden pairing shows Rockets' potential

Houston's star backcourt combines for 55 points to power the Rockets to their first win of the 2020-21 season.

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John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins to make Rockets debut vs. Kings

After completing a one-week quarantine, Wall and Cousins will play on Thursday against Sacramento.

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John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins among six Rockets out vs. Trail Blazers

Houston will have 9 players available for Saturday's contest, including James Harden, who has been cleared to play.