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Kings leading scorer LaVine (ankle) exits loss

Sacramento's Zach LaVine injured his left ankle midway through the second quarter Sunday against Minnesota and was ruled out for the rest of the game. ... Continue Reading

Pels' Williamson scores 18 off bench in return

Zion Williamson scored 18 points off the bench in his return to the lineup Sunday after missing five games with a hip injury. ... Continue Reading

Wolves' Edwards still out; Gobert leaves midgame

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed his second straight game Sunday with soreness in his right foot, while center Rudy Gobert left midway through the third quarter for what the team announced as personal reasons. ... Continue Reading

Mitchell on stumbling Cavs: 'I would boo us, too'

Some Cleveland fans booed their team Sunday after the Cavaliers missed all 10 shots in overtime to lose to the Hornets. ... Continue Reading

Kings' Lavine (ankle) exits in 1st half vs. Wolves

Sacramento Kings leading scorer Zach LaVine injured his left ankle midway through the second quarter on Sunday against Minnesota and was ruled out for the rest of the game. ... Continue Reading

'Just getting started': Wemby, Spurs take out OKC

Finally whole with the return of Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs took a big step forward in showing they're title contenders in a 111-109 win over the defending champion Thunder. ... Continue Reading

Hawks' Porzingis sidelined 2 weeks with illness

Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the next two weeks and undergo further evaluations while dealing with a recent illness. ... Continue Reading

📈 Power Rankings: Each team's weakness

NBA insiders break down the latest rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up. ... Continue Reading

NBA Cup semifinals results, takeaways for Magic-Knicks, Spurs-Thunder in Vegas

The top moments, highlights from the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas between the Magic and Knicks, then Spurs and Thunder. ... Continue Reading

Where Wemby, Ant, Flagg and more young stars check in

Which youngsters are among the next class of superstars? Which are already there? Our NBA experts rank their top 25 under 25. ... Continue Reading

Has trading for an NBA superstar become too risky? League insiders examine the new normal facing teams

One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences have never been harsher. ... Continue Reading

Five Anthony Davis trades, including a chaotic five-team blockbuster

With AD trade buzz ramping up, our experts propose five deals that could shift the league's balance of power. ... Continue Reading

Wolves' Edwards out again with foot injury

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed his second straight game on Sunday with soreness in his right foot. ... Continue Reading

OKC shrugs off loss, 'excited' to have challenge

Far from despondent, the Thunder said Saturday's 111-109 loss to the Spurs was an "exciting" test and a chance for the team to grow from its mistakes. ... Continue Reading

Magic's Suggs awaits tests after injuring left hip

After a spectacular 25-point first half, Magic guard Jalen Suggs exited Saturday's game against the Knicks after attempting to play through a left hip injury he suffered in the third quarter. ... Continue Reading