NBA Basketball

0KC: Thunder will retire Westbrook's No. 0 this season

The Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 this season. The former MVP played the first 11 of his 18 seasons in Oklahoma City.

White returns for Hornets, Knueppel 'right around the corner'

Coby White made his season debut for the Hornets on Monday vs. the Pistons and second-year guard Kon Kneuppel's return is also expected soon.

ESPN's Wilbon taking leave of absence to address health issues

Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of "Pardon the Interruption," is taking a leave of absence to address health issues.

On 45-point night, Luka's defense steals show: 'This year, I really took a step forward'

Luka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, but it was his defensive impact that drew the most praise.

Warriors' Lendeborg dazzles with 37, regrets 'falling into peer pressure' to chase 40

Yaxel Lendeborg hit six 3s and scored 37 points -- the most by a Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry in 2010 -- as Golden State beat the Clippers on Sunday night while resting Curry and Draymond Green.

Hawks' Flemings suspended one game for elbowing Pelicans' McGowens in head

Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended for a game by the NBA on Sunday night for intentionally elbowing Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head.

🏀 Inside the stunning 72-hour Lakers sale and the uncertainty that still looms

Three days of secret talks resulted in Mark Walter flipping the Lakers -- and reignited yet another round of bickering among the six Buss siblings.