NBA

Mavs' Flagg leaps LeBron as youngest to score 35

The Mavericks raved about rookie Cooper Flagg's "limitless" upside after he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 35 points, achieving the feat Saturday night in a 114-110 win over the Clippers. ... Continue Reading

OKC's Hartenstein out 10-14 days with calf strain

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be sidelined at least 10 to 14 days because of a right soleus strain, the team announced Saturday evening. ... Continue Reading

Hawks' Young (MCL) to be reevaluated in 2 weeks

Hawks star point guard Trae Young's sprained right MCL injury is progressing well, and the team says he will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks. ... Continue Reading

Court order: Lakers use usual floor for Cup tilt

The Lakers played Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on their regular court after issues with the Cup-themed surface. ... Continue Reading

Giannis challenges slumping Bucks to fix 'mindset'

Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke at length on a variety of things he felt needed to change for the Bucks, who dropped their seventh straight game with a 118-109 loss to the Knicks. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Warriors star Curry (quad) to miss week

The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week with a quad contusion, depending on how he responds to treatment, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. ... Continue Reading

👀 Why LeBron's most remarkable streak is at risk

James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger. ... Continue Reading

Mavs' Washington hurt in warmups, out vs. Clips

Mavs forward P.J. Washington was a late scratch from the starting lineup Saturday against the Clippers after he landed on a basketball and sprained his ankle during pregame warmups. ... Continue Reading

Mavs' Washington injured in warmups, ruled out

Mavs forward P.J. Washington was a late scratch from the starting lineup Saturday after he landed on a basketball and sprained his ankle during pregame warmups. ... Continue Reading

AD outshined by Doncic, Reaves in return to L.A.

Anthony Davis received loud applause in his return to Los Angeles but was largely held in check by an aggressive Lakers defense as the Mavericks fell 129-119. ... Continue Reading

NBA Cup takeaways: Magic, Thunder secure top seeds

The 2025 NBA Cup continues as group play wraps up. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament. ... Continue Reading

'Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel': NBA scouts, execs on what's next in Philly

What is the 76ers' ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly. ... Continue Reading

Williams' debut sparks OKC to 11th straight win

Jalen Williams had 11 points and eight assists in his return from wrist surgery, helping the Thunder top the Suns 123-119 for their 11th straight victory. ... Continue Reading

Court order: Lakers to use usual floor for Cup tilt

The Lakers will play Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on their regular court after issues with the Cup-themed surface. ... Continue Reading

Celts halt Pistons' win streak at 13 in frantic finish

Cade Cunningham scored 42 points but missed a potential game-tying free throw in the closing seconds as the Pistons fell to the Celtics 117-114, ending their 13-game winning streak. ... Continue Reading