Kings’ De’Aaron Fox playing through injury to shooting hand
Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox said he has been playing the early part of this season with an injury to his shooting hand that likely includes ligament damage.Fox told the Sacramento Bee late Saturday that he suffered...
Hornets coach challenges LaMelo Ball to defend without fouling
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- LaMelo Ball has been tearing it up on offense this season. Now new Hornets coach Charles Lee wants Ball to prove he can do it on defense, too.Ball fouled out for the second straight night...
Adam Silver talking with Stephen Curry on All-Star Game tweaks
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he is considering changing the format of this year's All-Star Game in San Francisco and is enlisting Stephen Curry's help to figure out a way to make the game more competitive.Silver has wanted...
Joel Embiid confronts, shoves Philadelphia columnist
PHILADELPHIA -- Joel Embiid was involved in an altercation with a local columnist in the locker room after the 76ers' 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, shouting at him during an exchange of words before...
Pacers’ Isaiah Jackson suffers torn Achilles tendon
Shams Charania, ESPNNov 2, 2024, 08:06 PM ETIndiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon, the team announced on Saturday.An MRI earlier Saturday confirmed the tear. Jackson is set to undergo surgery on Monday.Jackson...
Sources — Jaylen Nowell agrees to deal with Pelicans
Shams Charania, ESPNNov 2, 2024, 07:03 PM ETSix-year NBA guard Jaylen Nowell has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources told ESPN on Saturday.Powell joins a Pelicans team that's been crushed by injuries to start...
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich misses game vs. Wolves due to illness
SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich missed the Spurs' game Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an undisclosed illness.Assistant coach Mitch Johnson took over the head coaching duties. Johnson said he was informed about...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown out vs. Hornets with hip flexor strain
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jaylen Brown for Saturday night's rematch with the Charlotte Hornets.Brown has been ruled out with a left hip flexor strain and Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla called him "day...
Nuggets’ Braun rues taunting Gobert, drawing tech after dunk
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 2, 2024, 02:34 AM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMMINNEAPOLIS -- Denver Nuggets wing Christian Braun threw down a spectacular poster dunk...
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray exits vs. Wolves, in concussion protocol
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterNov 1, 2024, 11:45 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMMINNEAPOLIS -- Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was placed in the NBA's concussion...
