NBA Basketball

Giannis, Bam combine for 74 as Heat flex potential as East contenders

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo each scored 37 points to help the Heat top the Cavs for their sixth win in eight games.

Lendeborg 1-for-13 in Warriors' blowout loss: 'I was flustered the entire game'

In his first game as the primary offensive engine in place of the injured Stephen Curry, Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg went 1-of-13 shooting in a 123-85 blowout loss to the Spurs. "I was flustered the entire game," he said. "Couldn't make a damn layup."

Wemby, Spurs land early KO with 18-0 run, rout Warriors for 11th straight win

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs pounced on the Warriors with an 18-0 opening run and went on to win 123-85.

FAA ground stop throws sports world into travel chaos ahead of weekend games

Travel plans for multiple sports have been disrupted by the FAA's nationwide ground stop of all flights because of communications problems.

Redick says Lakers' Reaves day-to-day with left heel bruise

Lakers guard Austin Reaves is considered day-to-day as he deals with a left heel bruise, coach JJ Redick said Friday.

Murray wants trade from Pelicans; both sides working on resolution

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray wants a trade from the franchise, and his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, and team officials have started working on a resolution.

Former lottery pick McDermott retires after 12 NBA seasons

Three-point specialist Doug McDermott has retired from the NBA after 12 seasons spent with seven teams.

Prosecutors: Text shows plan to bet unders on Rozier's teammate

A co-defendant in an NBA betting case told a gambler that he and Terry Rozier were planning a wagering scheme centered on another Hornets player, federal prosecutors alleged in a court filing.

📈 Updated Power Rankings: The best newcomer on all 30 teams

Which teams rise and which fall in this week's Power Rankings? Plus, the top newcomer for each team in the league.