Cavs’ James Harden: ‘Just love to play basketball — even without the money’
James Harden played through a fractured right thumb Sunday. Then he explained why.
The Cavaliers guard returned after a two-game absence and finished with 22...
Should Warriors wait on Stephen Curry until play-in?
With Stephen Curry set to miss at least five more games because of his lingering knee issue, the question around the Warriors is shifting.
Namely,...
Knicks leaning into defense after statement win over Spurs
The Knicks may not call it their best defensive effort of the season. It might have been close.
A day after a 114-89 win over...
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel on 3-point mark: ‘It’s about making right basketball play’
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel added his name to the record books Thursday night.
Knueppel knocked down his 207th three-pointer of the season against the Pacers,...
Bulls unbeaten in March after winless February: ‘I know it’s been frustrating’
The Bulls finally exhaled Sunday.
Chicago defeated the Bucks 120-97 to end an 11-game losing streak and secure its first win since January 31. For...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return vs. Celtics
The Bucks are poised to get their franchise cornerstone back.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play tonight against the Celtics after missing 15 games with...
Cavs’ James Harden on broken thumb: ‘If I can dribble, I can play’
James Harden never seriously considered surgery.
The Cavaliers star guard fractured his right thumb against the Knicks last week but returned Sunday to score 22...
Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be reevaluated in 10 days
The Warriors will wait a little longer on Stephen Curry.
Curry will be reevaluated in 10 days as he continues to recover from a right...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pelicans, Saddiq Bey, Pacers
Knicks
The Knicks have won plenty, but questions remain about how Karl-Anthony Towns fits in coach Mike Brown’s offense, per Stefan Bondy of the New...
Dribbles: Cavs do just enough to take down Nets in James Harden’s return
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 106-102 road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
1. James Harden and Keon Ellis returned. Donovan Mitchell did not....
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz, Keyonte George, Celtics
Thunder
The Thunder welcomed back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday, but with limits.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points with nine assists in 34 minutes after missing nine games...
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey to undergo ankle surgery, return unlikely
The Grizzlies will be without center Zach Edey again.
The team announced that Edey will undergo left ankle surgery to address ongoing discomfort and talar...
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic: I’m still getting used to new offense, teammates
The Celtics are thinking long term, even while stacking wins.
Boston is focused on internal improvement and integrating trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic as it prepares...
Pacers Notes: Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, Jalen Slawson
The Pacers got a lift Thursday when Obi Toppin returned from foot surgery and made his season debut.
Toppin, who had been sidelined since October...
