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Rockets finding ways to limit Kevin Durant's load with Bucks up next
One result from last season that the Houston Rockets were anxious to adjust was Kevin Durant finishing second in the NBA in minutes played in his 18th season.,In their 120-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, the Rockets displayed their superior depth and their waning dependence on Durant. Hous...
Report: Wolves star Anthony Edwards (knee) out up to 2 months
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without superstar guard Anthony Edwards for up to two months after he undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Edwards, 25, played through soreness and inflammation in his right knee during the 2025-26 regular season and postseason b...
Raptors, Magic collide with Kawhi Leonard, Paolo Banchero sidelined
The Toronto Raptors begin an extended stretch without star Kawhi Leonard when they return home to face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in the first of two meetings in three days.,Leonard is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks with swelling in his left knee, according to a report by ESPN. An M...
After nods to rest and recovery, Pacers set to face 76ers
Two teams that have prioritized player health early in the season should be well rested and potentially near full strength when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.,Both teams are coming off losses in the second game of back-to-backs when they opted to ...
Reports: Malik Beasley to plead guilty in federal betting case
Veteran guard Malik Beasley will enter a guilty plea in his federal betting-related bribery and conspiracy case, Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, told multiple media outlets Tuesday.,Haney told ESPN and The Athletic that Beasley will plead guilty on Dec. 9 for his role in a scheme related to his pla...
Jazz star Jaren Jackson out at least 6 weeks with torn MCL
Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team said Tuesday.,Jackson's injury is reportedly not expected to require surgery, with multiple reports pegging his recovery timeline at six to eight weeks.,In just under 10 minutes of ...
Cavaliers add another weapon in advance of visit from Wizards
After sitting out the first two games of the season, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas is making an impact now and will be out to continue the momentum on Wednesday at home against the Washington Wizards.,Thomas, a second-round draft pick out of Arkansas, scored 16 points in 19 minutes off th...
New-look Heat face Hawks still in search of first victory
After opening the season with so much promise, the Miami Heat will look to end a four-game losing skid when they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.,While there figured to be an adjustment period with the addition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, nobody could have expected this. A week after the two-time...
Raptors F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out at least a week
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined at least one week with swelling in his left knee, the team announced Tuesday.,The seven-time All-Star was scratched about an hour before Toronto's 117-94 road loss Sunday to the Minnesota Timberwolves.,The team said that medical imaging reveale...
Jayson Tatum's availability for Celtics in question vs. winless Nets
The winless Brooklyn Nets may catch a break when they visit the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night., ,Although Boston breezed to a 134-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, the Celtics' Jayson Tatum left the game for good with 6:53 to play. It's unclear if Tatum, who missed most of the 2025-26 s...
NBA roundup: Cavs rally from 15 down, hand Wolves first loss in OT
Donovan Mitchell hit a tiebreaking midrange jumper with 48 seconds left in overtime as the host Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Monday night.,Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards missed a wide-open 3-pointer wi...
Stephen Curry's perfect shooting night lifts Warriors over Nuggets
Steph Curry hit all eight of his field-goal attempts and scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter, leading the visiting Golden State Warriors over the Denver Nuggets 134-114 on Monday night for their first win of the season.,Curry made a trio of 3-pointers and all five of his free-throw attem...
Ty Jerome’s late free throws carry Grizzlies past Jazz
Ty Jerome scored eight of his 15 points in the final six minutes -- including two clutch free throws with 11.6 seconds remaining -- to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-105 victory Monday over the Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies won their fourth straight game to open the season for only the second time i...
Alperen Sengun nets 29 as Rockets remain perfect with win over Hawks
Alperen Sengun scored a game-high 29 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a double-double, and the Houston Rockets remained unbeaten by beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks 120-110 on Monday.,Sengun added nine rebounds and nine assists to pace a balanced attack. He was instrumental during a 14-2 run that he...
Tyler Herro helps Bucks get first win of season versus Pacers
Tyler Herro compiled 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks notched the first win of the Taylor Jenkins era, defeating the visiting Indiana Pacers 110-102 on Monday.,Ryan Rollins added 19, Kyle Kuzma had 17 and Kel'el Ware paired 16 points with 14 rebounds as Milwaukee avoid...
Thunder overcome big injuries to beat Suns for fourth straight win
Ajay Mitchell scored 30 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-114 home win over the Phoenix Suns a day after the Thunder lost a pair of starters to long-term injuries.,Oklahoma City was playing its first game since Jalen Williams suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated left ankle in the cl...
Cooper Flagg returns to put up 29 as Mavericks keep Heat winless
Reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg returned from a one-game absence to score 29 points and dish 11 assists as the visiting Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 113-109 on Monday night.,Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his first triple-double for the Heat -- 29 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assist...
Cavaliers erase 15-point deficit, hand Timberwolves first loss in OT
Donovan Mitchell hit a go-ahead midrange jumper with 1:02 remaining in overtime as the host Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Monday night.,Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards missed a wide-open 3-pointer with 3...
Payton Pritchard ignites Celtics offense in win over Bulls
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 28 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 134-99 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Monday night.,Pritchard made 7-of-10 shots from behind the 3-point arc.,Jayson Tatum added 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Boston, which ...
Brandon Miller scores career-high 39 as Hornets beat Wizards
Brandon Miller scored a career-high 39 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off the visiting Washington Wizards for Monday night's 110-103 victory for their first back-to-back wins of the young season.,Miller made 15 of 28 shots from the field, including five 3-pointers.,Naz Reid added 18 points an...