NBA

Emotional Rivers says Love 'epitomized Chicago'

Doc Rivers got emotional Wednesday when speaking about Bob Love, the former Chicago Bulls star forward and three-time All-Star who died Monday at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer.[read more]

Bulls without Williams, Ball for at least a week

Bulls forward Patrick Williams will miss at least the next week as the team waits for inflammation in his surgically repaired foot to calm down. Chicago will also be without guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) for at least another week.[read more]

Knicks-Spurs to have Disney alt-cast on Dec. 25

Disney and ESPN announced on Wednesday that the Dec. 25 game between the Spurs and Knicks will have an alternate animated broadcast featuring Disney's iconic characters.[read more]

Jenkins becomes Grizzlies' winningest coach

Taylor Jenkins, in his sixth season as the Grizzlies' coach, captured his 215th win Wednesday night, moving him past Lionel Hollins as the winningest coach in franchise history.[read more]

Warriors' Melton to have season-ending surgery

Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton will undergo surgery on his left ACL and miss the remainder of the season, Golden State announced Wednesday.[read more]

Sources: Middleton cleared but still ramping up

The Bucks' Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for his season debut, but his return will be based on when he feels ready, sources told ESPN.[read more]

LeBron says he's taking break from social media

LeBron James posted on X and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he's stepping away from his pages.[read more]

PG injures knee in latest setback for Sixers' big 3

Sixers forward Paul George left Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies with a hyperextended left knee, the same injury that forced him to miss the first five games of the regular season.[read more]

The Warriors' hot start, trouble in Milwaukee and the biggest questions for NBA contenders

NBA insiders answer one big question surrounding the league's top contenders, including what's at stake for high-profile teams.[read more]

The offseason plan fueling the Cavaliers to the top of the NBA

The Cavs are the NBA's best team so far. Three offseason priorities are the reasons.[read more]