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Suns Lose Dillon Brooks for 4-6 Weeks Following Broken Left Hand Injury
Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks is expected to miss four to six weeks of action after sustaining a broken left hand during a win over Orlando.
LeBron James Endorses Jaylen Brown MVP Case After Celtics Beat Lakers
Following a Boston victory on Sunday, LeBron James publicly supported Jaylen Brown MVP credentials after the guard fueled the Celtics' win.
Deni Avdija Exits Sunday’s Blazers-Suns Matchup with Lower Back Injury
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Suns after a recurring lower back issue flared up.
Anfernee Simons Injury: Bulls Guard Sidelined for Knicks Game After Detroit Loss
Bulls guard Anfernee Simons is scheduled for imaging and a hand specialist consultation on Monday following a left wrist injury sustained during a 126-110 defeat against Detroit.
Lakers Honor Pat Riley With Armani Suit Statue Outside Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers officially unveiled a statue of legendary NBA coach Pat Riley wearing a signature Armani suit on Sunday.
Warriors Defeat Nuggets 128-117 Despite Nikola Jokic Triple-Double
Nikola Jokic posted 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists, yet the Denver Nuggets lost 128-117 to an undermanned Golden State squad.
Neemias Queta Slams Dunk Over Luka Doncic in Early Celtics-Lakers Action
Celtics center Neemias Queta recorded a dunk over Luka Doncic while averaging 9.7 points and 8.2 rebounds this season.
Tyrese Haliburton Shingles Diagnosis Sidelines Pacers Guard for Several Weeks
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles and will remain away from the team for a few weeks.
Kristaps Porzingis Scratched from Warriors Lineup Against Nuggets Due to Illness
The Golden State Warriors officially sidelined center Kristaps Porzingis for Sunday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets, citing a general illness as the cause.
Jalen Green Buzzer-Beater Secures 113-110 Phoenix Suns Victory in Double Overtime
Jalen Green hit a 3-pointer from the right corner as time expired to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 113-110 double-overtime win against the Orlando Magic.
Towns Sparks 18-Point Fourth-Quarter Rally as Knicks Edge Rockets 108-106
The New York Knicks overcame an 18-point deficit on Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 108-106.
Suns Guard Dillon Brooks Suffers Broken Left Hand in Matchup Against Orlando
Dillon Brooks is sidelined for an extended period after breaking his left hand during the Suns' recent game against Orlando.
Bulls Roster Shift: Jaden Ivey Sidelined 14 Days; Zach Collins Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery
Jaden Ivey will miss at least two weeks due to left knee soreness, while Zach Collins is scheduled for season-ending right toe surgery following a 10-game stint.
Lakers Confirm Significant Ticket Price Hikes for 2026-27 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers officially notified ESPN on Saturday regarding a planned increase in ticket costs scheduled for the 2026-27 basketball campaign.
Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander Command Lead in NBA MVP Straw Poll 2.0
Nikola Jokic secures 85 first-place votes to lead the latest MVP rankings, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander climbs to second as eligibility rules loom.
Devin Booker Sidelined One Week Following Right Hip Strain Diagnosis
The Phoenix Suns will be without leading scorer Devin Booker for at least seven days after the guard suffered a right hip strain during Thursday's game.
Tyronn Lue Confirms LA Clippers Goal: 'We're Playing to Win'
Coach Tyronn Lue addressed the media on Friday, stating that the LA Clippers remain focused on winning despite a roster that looks drastically different.
De'Andre Hunter Undergoes Surgery for Detached Retina, Out for Season
De'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, marking the third season-ending procedure for the Kings recently.
Victor Wembanyama Spurs Secure Playoff Spot Following 365-Day Turnaround
One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the NBA playoffs.
Jaylen Brown Weighs Lawsuit Against Beverly Hills After All-Star Event Closure
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is exploring legal action against Beverly Hills following a police intervention at his private NBA All-Star Weekend gathering.
Kristaps Porzingis Debuts with 12 Points as Warriors Fall 121-110 to Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis logged 12 points in 17 minutes of action during his first appearance for the Golden State Warriors since his January 7 layoff.
Cade Cunningham Drops 42 Points in 126-111 Pistons Victory Over Knicks
Cade Cunningham bolstered his MVP case by recording 42 points and 13 assists in a 126-111 win against the New York Knicks.
Beverly Hills Issues Jaylen Brown Apology Over Inaccurate Brand Event Statement
The City of Beverly Hills apologized to Jaylen Brown on Thursday after falsely claiming his All-Star brand event lacked necessary permits.
Trae Young Nears Washington Wizards Debut; Anthony Davis Reevaluated in Two Weeks
The Washington Wizards announced Trae Young will ramp up basketball activities following an MCL sprain as he nears his team debut.