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Franz Wagner Sidelined Indefinitely With Left Ankle Soreness
The Orlando Magic announced Wednesday that forward Franz Wagner will be out indefinitely due to lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle.
Kyrie Irving to Miss Remainder of Season Following March Knee Surgery
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will remain sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 season as he recovers from a torn left ACL.
NBA Award Races: Gilgeous-Alexander Averages 32 PPG as MVP Frontrunner
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the NBA award races for MVP with 32 PPG, while Victor Wembanyama remains the favorite for DPOY despite missing 14 games.
Lakers Center Deandre Ayton Briefly Detained at Bahamas Airport Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was held by authorities at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Tuesday following a marijuana discovery.
Mike Conley Return: Wolves Re-Sign 38-Year-Old Guard to Veteran Minimum Deal
The Mike Conley return is official as the veteran guard rejoins Minnesota two weeks after a trade involving the Bulls and Hornets.
Jeanie Buss: Jerry Buss Would Support Lakers Sale to Secure Vital Resources
Governor Jeanie Buss explains that her father, Jerry Buss, would prioritize the franchise's competitive health over family ownership if a sale provided necessary capital.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Undergoes Left Knee Surgery to Remove Growth
Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent a procedure Tuesday to remove a localized pigmented villonodular synovitis growth in his left knee.
Doug Moe, Architect of Denver Nuggets' 432-Win Era, Dies at Age 87
Doug Moe, the former Denver Nuggets head coach who secured 432 franchise victories and led the NBA in scoring six times, has died at 87.
Cuban Cites 24-58 Season and Luka Doncic to Defend NBA Tanking Strategy
Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban argues the NBA tanking strategy provides fans with hope, referencing the 2017 season that secured Luka Doncic.