NBA Page 316 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Warriors' Steve Kerr missing game to attend funeral
Golden State coach Steve Kerr will miss Monday's game at Utah after attending the funeral of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic in Belgrade, Serbia....
Hornets president Mitch Kupchak stepping down
The Charlotte Hornets' Mitch Kupchak is stepping down as team president and will take on an advisory role with the club....
West's best go at it as Clippers host Wolves
A battle at the top of the Western Conference will commence on Monday when the much-improved Los Angeles Clippers play host to the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves....
Warriors finding ways to win while Jazz seek answers
In a scheduling coincidence, the Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors come into Monday night's matchup in Salt Lake City after playing a common opponent....
Mavs, Wizards face off heading in different directions
The Dallas Mavericks go for their fifth straight win when they host the slumping Washington Wizards on Monday....
Knicks, Rockets dealing with rash of injuries
Putting aside everything the New York Knicks have accomplished this season, there still is no denying — in the aftermath of their home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday — that their margin for error is small....
Thunder use third-quarter run to break away from Kings
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and Jalen Williams added 32 to lead the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-113 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday....
Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis get Celtics past Heat
Jayson Tatum posted 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics defeated the host Miami Heat 110-106 on Sunday afternoon....
Trail Blazers G Malcolm Brogdon (knee) to miss 2 weeks
Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon will miss at least two weeks as he recovers from tendonitis in his right knee....
Spurs, Raptors meet amid season of adjustments
The San Antonio Spurs will try to avoid their eighth straight loss Monday night when they visit the rebuilding Toronto Raptors....
Grizzlies aim to break eight-game skid, face Pelicans
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA on Saturday night, while the New Orleans Pelicans escaped another bottom feeder in the Portland Trail Blazers....
Bucks to put defensive mindset up against Nuggets
The Milwaukee Bucks are just 2-5 since Doc Rivers took over as head coach for Adrian Griffin, but there have been a few encouraging signs for the team....
Red-hot Cavaliers put win streak on line vs. 76ers
The NBA's hottest team will vie for its 10th consecutive win on Monday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Philadelphia 76ers in a matchup of top-five clubs in the Eastern Conference....
Saddiq Bey aims to keep rolling as Hawks face 'gassed' Bulls
When Atlanta's Saddiq Bey was going through some offensive struggles three weeks ago, coach Quin Snyder told him to keep shooting....
'A new page' for Hornets as they host Pacers
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a rare victory entering Monday night's home game against the Indiana Pacers....
Heat's Jimmy Butler (death in family) out vs. Celtics
Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Sunday afternoon's game against the visiting Boston Celtics due to personal reasons....
Thunder sign veteran C/F Bismack Biyombo
The Oklahoma City Thunder got their big man after all....
Kings seek to hand Thunder first 3-game skid of season
Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown said he will be watching the Super Bowl....
NBA roundup: Warriors edge Suns on Stephen Curry's late trey
Stephen Curry buried a 33-foot 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors survived a chaotic finish to defeat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Saturday night in San Francisco....
Report: G Kyle Lowry to join 76ers after Hornets buyout
Six-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry is heading home, agreeing to a contract buyout from the Charlotte Hornets that will allow him to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported Saturday night....