NBA

Signed Kobe card fetches $1.22 million at auction

A 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsements card of Kobe Bryant recently sold for $1.22 million, including buyer's premium, with Goldin Auctions. ... Continue Reading

🏀 Five players who could impact the East race

Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it. ... Continue Reading

Lakers swat away playoff talk, focus on reeling D

LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.A. from the NBA Cup. ... Continue Reading

OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start

The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1. ... Continue Reading

Curry (thigh) expected to return Fri. vs. Wolves

Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past five games because of a bruised thigh, is expected to return Friday against the Wolves. ... Continue Reading

Suns' Allen ejected after shoving OKC's Holmgren

Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from an NBA Cup quarterfinal game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren and knocked him to the floor. ... Continue Reading

Mavs' Lively to have season-ending foot surgery

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Don't be surprised if ... Hart, Bridges are among top 25 players this season

Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks. ... Continue Reading

Should you expect LeBron's numbers to improve after slow start?

Andre Snellings digs into the numbers and explains what has to happen for LeBron James to get back on track. ... Continue Reading

NBA Power Rankings: What is each team's biggest weakness?

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

Everything to know from Thunder and Spurs advancing to Las Vegas

The top moments, highlights and takeaways as the Thunder and Spurs won their respective games to advance to Las Vegas. ... Continue Reading

Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis

The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games. ... 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

Everything Shams is hearing on NBA trade season: Where could Davis land?

The futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing. ... Continue Reading

Anthony Davis trade guide: Five deals for Dallas, and why each comes with massive risk

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