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Top story Wembanyama posts 52 points, 24 rebounds, 8 blocks as Spurs edge Mavericks 112-111 for sixth straight win

The career-best line was the first 50-point, 20-rebound, 8-block game in league history, and it came while Wembanyama played through illness.

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Doncic's third straight 40-point game and record start carry Lakers past Kings

Doncic broke an all-time NBA mark for scoring through a season's opening stretch, passing a Michael Jordan standard, in a win over Sacramento.

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Silver weighs cutting NBA games to 40 minutes as league confronts injury crisis

Shortening games to a European-style 40 minutes is under discussion as a response to the volume of star injuries, drawing sharp public pushback.

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LeBron cautions against Finals talk despite 76ers' 8-1 start

Philadelphia's blistering opening run has revived championship expectations, but James says it is too early for proclamations.

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Kawhi Leonard completes knee treatment, begins return-to-play process in Toronto

The Raptors announced the veteran has finished treatment for left knee swelling and is starting his comeback progression.

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Hornets' Kon Knueppel exits season debut after six minutes with leg soreness

The rookie appeared to aggravate the left hamstring injury that had delayed his season debut, raising concern in Charlotte.

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NBA defends Rwanda partnership in letter to concerned senators

Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum cited the removal of a military-backed team from the Basketball Africa League as evidence of adaptation to U.S. policy.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on Durant's Thunder scoring record after win over Cavs

Oklahoma City's star continues to climb the franchise's all-time list during a strong start to the season.

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Celtics' Payton Pritchard suffers eye injury in win over Bucks

The Boston guard was hurt during a victory over Milwaukee, adding to the league's growing injury list.

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Lakers face Bronny James roster questions after explosive criticism from former No. 1 pick

Los Angeles must weigh roster decisions for LeBron James's son after pointed public comments.

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