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Updated NBA playoff standings, odds

Over in the Western Conference, an intense race for the final playoff spot continues to rage on.

Jordan Greer

NBA players show support for Jonathan Isaac after Magic forward suffers knee injury vs. Kings

Isaac was taken off the court in a wheelchair and an MRI later revealed he had torn his ACL.

Jordan Greer

Spurs' Gregg Popovich on standing for national anthem: 'I reacted the way I wanted to'

San Antonio's coach has been a vocal advocate for racial justice, which has earned him goodwill within the NBA community.

Tom Gatto

NBA games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 season restart on TNT, ESPN & more channels

Here is a complete TV schedule for the first two nights of NBA games during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for Thursday and Friday's national broadcasts.

Tadd Haislop

NBA: No positive COVID-19 tests

Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.

Dom Farrell

NBA returns: STATS preview

Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.

Sacha Pisani

Kings player banished to quarantine in Orlando for food order; Twitter reacts to tomfoolery

Richaun Holmes made a bad decision. Now he has to go to timeout.

Dan Bernstein

Kings players test positive for COVID-19

Jabari Parker and Alex Len have contracted COVID-19, they said Wednesday. Teammate Buddy Hield reportedly tested positive as well.

Jon Palmieri

Grant Napear out as Kings play-by-play announcer following 'All Lives Matter' tweet

The Kings thanked Napear for his "contributions to the team" in a statement shared Tuesday night.

Austin Anderson

Kings broadcaster placed on leave after 'All Lives Matter' response to DeMarcus Cousins

A Sacramento radio station is reportedly investigating Grant Napear's response on Twitter to former Kings center DeMarcus Cousins.

Jordan Greer

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star ready to return against Kings

Luka Doncic has missed the past seven games for Dallas.

Sacha Pisani

NBA trade deadline winners and losers: Heat make bold statement

The Heat made a bold statement with their activity ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

Wenyen (not Wendell) Gabriel reacts to Kings-Trail Blazers trade: 'Damn I just got Woj'd'

Perhaps ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes were victims of the autocorrect feature?

Jordan Greer

Warriors' Steve Kerr fined for 'wake your ass up' rant aimed at official

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has paid the price for verbally using an official in a loss to the Kings.

Peter Thompson

Doncic gets triple-double in win

Last year's Rookie of the Year notched his ninth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Ameer Tyree

Ayton suspended 25-games

The NBPA is already planning on appealing the suspension on the basis that Ayton took the substance unintentionally.

Thomas Lott

Kings give Hield $94M extension

Hield has become one of the NBA's most prolific long-range shooters since being drafted in 2016.

Ameer Tyree

Hield frustrated by contract talks

“If it don’t get done, me and my team will look for something else — probably another home... we’ll see if they really want me here."

Drew Nantais

Bogdanovic: Kings offered $51.4M

The Kings are involved in negotiations with both Bogdanovic, 27, and fellow guard Buddy Hield, 26, as the regular season approaches.

Bob Hille

Ariza (back) out for preseason

One of the Kings' newest acquisitions will miss the rest of the preseason after undergoing a procedure on his back.

Drew Nantais

Investigation clears Luke Walton

A former TV reporter sued Walton on April 22, claiming sexual assault, verbal and physical harassment, as well as unwanted physical contact.

Arthur Weinstein

Perkins weighs in on Anthony

"Until you're able to embrace the role and be what that team wants you to be, it's gonna be hard," Perkins said.

Ameer Tyree

Fox happy playing in small market

“I don’t crave to be in a big market,” said Fox, who averaged 17.3 points with 7.3 assists last season.

Chelsea Howard

De'Aaron Fox added to Team USA

Fox had been set to participate in camp this week as part of the Select Team but has been promoted to Gregg Popovich's main squad.

Marc Lancaster

The worst contracts of 2019 NBA free agency

During the 2019 free agency period, there were surprisingly lucrative deals given to NBA players who don't quite reach superstar status.

Jordan Greer

Harrison Barnes re-signs with Kings

The Kings got Barnes last season as they tried to make the playoffs for the first time since 2005-06.

Alexis Mansanarez

Kings won't move pick for Capela

Sacramento is unwilling to trade a first-round pick to Houston in exchange for Capela, according to a report from NBC Sports Bay Area.

E.Jay Zarett

Cousins open to kings reunion

It's been reported seven NBA teams have expressed interest for the center, but the Kings aren't one of them.

Chelsea Howard

Cauley-Stein ready to 'move on'

Cauley-Stein's agent believes the center won't reach his full potential with Sacramento.

Chelsea Howard

Damian Lillard accepts Marvin Bagley's rap challenge, drops new diss track

On the night of the 2019 NBA Draft, Damian Lillard tweeted out a link to a Marvin Bagley diss track after Bagley challenged the Trail Blazers star to a rap battle.

Blair Berry

Harrison Barnes nixes Kings option

The Kings got Barnes in a deal that was part of a failed push to make the playoffs for the first time since 2005-06.

Bob Hille

Kings' Divac discusses Cauley-Stein

"He still needs to show us the consistency that we are looking for," Divac told the Sacramento Bee.

E.Jay Zarett

Guy: There wasn't much to prove

"I've said it at every media interview. I'm a guy who has to skydive with no parachute. I can't have one foot in and one foot out," Guy said

Ameer Tyree

Kings looking to sign center

The Kings have already shown interest in Nikola Vucevic, according to an earlier report from Arizona Sports 98.7FM.

E.Jay Zarett

Doncic, Young top NBA All-Rookie

The All-Rookie first team was a mirror of the top five picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, the first time that had happened since the 1984 draft.

Bob Hille

Kings, NBA investigating Walton

Kelli Tennant, a former TV host, filed a lawsuit against Walton earlier this week, claiming he made unwanted advances toward her.

Chelsea Howard

Kelli Tennant speaks out on Luke Walton: 'I thought he was going to rape me'

The former Spectrum SportsNet reporter made her first public comments regarding her lawsuit against Kings coach Luke Walton.

Nancy Lieberman is ready for women to break through NBA's head-coaching barrier

Basketball trailblazer Nancy Lieberman thinks it is time for NBA front offices to look past the long list of guys and give a woman a chance to run a team.

Sean Deveney

Walton to be Kings' next coach

In three seasons with the Lakers, Walton went 98-148. He replaces Dave Joerger, who was fired last week after a 39-win season.

Chelsea Howard

Walton to be Kings' next coach

In three seasons with the Lakers, Walton went 98-148.

Chelsea Howard

Kings to fire Dave Joerger

Reports indicate there has been growing tension between Joerger and the front office.

Chelsea Howard

NBA wrap: April 10

Detroit jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for an easy 115-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

Basketball Hall of Fame: Five reported as 2019 class members

Names of the enshrinees were leaked late Friday/early Saturday.

Tom Gatto

Kings blow 28-point lead vs. Nets, continue march toward tough summer

Harrison Barnes needs to make an impact for the ascending team to take the next step in the 2019-20 season.

Dan Bernstein

Ja Rule's attempt to curse Kings goes about as well as Fyre Festival

The Kings took advantage of the perfect opportunity to dunk all over Ja Rule.

Jordan Greer

Don Nelson has media rolling with talk about, um, inhaling

The Basketball Hall of Famer and former Warriors coach showed off a radically different look as he returned to Oakland.

Tom Gatto

NBA trade rumors: Harrison Barnes traded by Mavericks mid-game

Harrison Barnes suited up for the Mavericks against the Hornets and was subsequently traded later that night ... while he was playing.

Drew Nantais

Clippers vs. Lakers: Time, TV channel, how to watch

When, where and how to watch the battle for L.A., when the Clippers take on the Lakers.

Alyssa Sconzo

Thunder vs. Kings: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Thunder travel to Sacramento on Wednesday to take on the Kings. Here's all the info you need to tune in.

Drew Nantais

NBA coach, scout evaluate Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and other top rookies

Sporting News checked in with an NBA assistant coach and a league scout to break down the eight rookies leading the way in playing time so far this season. Here's what they had to say.

Sean Deveney

These eight NBA coaches are already feeling hot seats to start 2018-19 season

Tyronn Lue was fired by the Cavs only six games into the 2018-19 season. These eight NBA coaches are hoping to avoid a similar fate.

Mitch Lawrence

Former Kings exec involved in $13.4 million money-laundering scheme, report says

Jeffrey David, now with the Heat, is under investigation for allegedly taking money from two Kings sponsors.

Dan Bernstein

Reviewing biggest NBA summer league winners, losers and pleasant surprises

We all know summer league doesn't mean much in the big picture. Still, two-plus weeks of July basketball did leave us with plenty of winners, losers and surprises.

Sean Deveney

Report: Former UCLA star Tyler Honeycutt found dead after standoff with police

The former UCLA basketball player reportedly barricaded himself in a Sherman Oaks residence after opening fire on police.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Wendell Carter, family should thank Coach K, Marvin Bagley

Being teammates with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft helped Carter go seventh. So, what's his family bellyaching about?

Mike DeCourcy

NBA Draft picks 2018: Results, grades, analysis for every selection

Here are the NBA Draft results, complete with grades and analysis for each pick.

Chris Stone

NBA Draft picks 2018: Complete list of results for Rounds 1 and 2

A complete recap of the 2018 NBA Draft picks.

Jordan Greer

NBA Draft 2018 trades: Tracking draft-night deals

NBA Draft night usually includes a flurry of trade activity. SN is keeping track of the deals that take place at the 2018 draft.

Tom Gatto

Final Big Board rankings ahead of NBA Draft night

The 2018 NBA Draft is just days away, which means it’s time to lock in a final set of prospect rankings. Here's how our Big Board looks ahead of draft night.

Chris Stone

NBA Mock Draft 2018: Grizzlies surprise in top five; Cavs take risk on potential star

NBA Draft day is here, and we’re so excited, we’re bringing you our final installment of the Mock Draft. (These picks will certainly all be correct.)

Sean Deveney

NBA Mock Draft 2018, two-round edition

What will the Kings do at No. 2? How many trades will we see in the first round? There are still plenty of questions ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft, but here's our best guess at what happens with each pick.

Chris Stone

Who has most at stake in 2018 NBA Draft?

We took a look at the 13 prospects, coaches, front-office executives and other groups who are going into the 2018 NBA Draft with more at stake than usual.

Sean Deveney

NBA Mock Draft: Predicting full first round

Workouts, trade rumors and smokescreens. It's all there with the 2018 NBA Draft fast approaching. Let's see how the first round goes down in our latest Mock Draft.

Sean Deveney

What could Celtics, Lakers, 76ers offer for Kawhi?

From the Celtics to the 76ers, let's take a look at why the Spurs would take a call with each team rumored to be interested in Kawhi Leonard.

Scott Rafferty

Twitter reacts to former PG Mike Bibby looking incredibly jacked

Twitter lost its collective mind after seeing the former NBA point guard Mike Bibby looking so, so swole.

Gabe Fernandez

NBA Draft 2018 Big Board: Zhaire Smith rising, Mo Bamba slipping in latest rankings

With less than two weeks until the 2018 NBA Draft, who tops SN's latest Big Board? Here's a look at our list of this year's top prospects.

Chris Stone

NBA Draft 2018: Predicting picks 1-30 in the first round

As top prospects begin ramping up their workouts, Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down the first round with his NBA Mock Draft projections.

Sean Deveney

NBA Mock Draft 2018, post-lottery edition: Suns, Cavs make tough calls with first-round picks

The Suns are officially on the clock after securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft lottery. Will they go with Luka Doncic or Deandre Ayton?

Chris Stone

NBA Draft 2018: Latest news on Grizzlies trade rumors, Deandre Ayton concerns

Sporting News' Sean Deveney reports on the latest news and rumors around the 2018 NBA Draft, including concerns about potential No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton.

Sean Deveney

Luka Doncic's NBA Draft decision won't come down to specific team, agent tells SN

Luka Doncic created a stir when he told reporters that he was not sure he would be playing his final games for Real Madrid. His agent, Bill Duffy, addressed those comments with SN's Sean Deveney.

Sean Deveney

NBA Draft lottery winners and losers: Suns, Kings smiling; Mavs, Pistons lacking luck

The Suns snagged the No. 1 pick, De'Aaron Fox and the Kings vaulted up the board and the Mavericks fell into a difficult spot on NBA Draft lottery night.

Chris Stone

Trae Young says Steve Nash is his favorite player

Although he draws comparison to Stephen Curry, Trae Young says his favorite player is Steve Nash.

Carlan Gay

Vince Carter will return next season, but retirement isn't too far off

Kings guard Vince Carter wants to come back for one more NBA season.

Gabe Fernandez

Warriors' Patrick McCaw forced to leave on stretcher after scary fall

Patrick McCaw took a hard fall under the basket and landed awkwardly after getting tangled up with Vince Carter.

Jordan Heck

Kings, Celtics players call for police accountability with PSA, Stephon Clark warmup shirts

The Kings and Celtics believe it's time for a change.

Gabe Fernandez

Former Kings All-Star DeMarcus Cousins offers to pay for Stephon Clark's funeral

DeMarcus Cousins' connections to Sacramento are still strong as ever.

Gabe Fernandez

Hawks-Kings game delayed, then played as Sacramento protest blocks fans outside arena

People protesting the shooting death of Stephon Clark by Sacramento police were successful in disrupting Thursday's NBA game in the city.

Tom Gatto

Kings' De'Aaron Fox could sprint down star path despite notable flaws

De'Aaron Fox isn’t a great player right now — as is the case with most rookies — but there’s a clear path to him becoming a star in the NBA. SN's Scott Rafferty explains in his latest Film Session.

Scott Rafferty

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

Skylar Rolstad

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

Skylar Rolstad

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Skylar Rolstad

Vince Carter, Rajon Rondo rediscover young man's game on same night

It was Wayback Wednesday in the NBA as Vince Carter and Rajon Rondo played like young studs once more.

Tom Gatto

NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

Skylar Rolstad

Fultz, Fox, Smith among high draft picks to show potential in NBA debuts

Half of the top 10 picks in this year's draft made their professional debuts on Wednesday. Their stats looked good.

Tom Gatto

James Harden is making history while the Rockets go streaking

The Rockets star also had 10 turnovers to go with his triple-double.

Alec Brzezinski

Sunday's Warriors-Kings game to be streamed via Facebook Live to fans in India

Sunday's game in Sacramento will be the first time a regular-season game will be streamed via Facebook Live.

Joe Rodgers

Warriors blow 24-point lead, chance for revenge vs. Grizzlies; eyes turn to Feb. meeting

Memphis stunned Stephen Curry and Co. on the Dubs' home floor, erasing a huge deficit and then prevailing in overtime.

Arthur Weinstein

Clippers can be dangerous again soon — if they can stay healthy

The Clippers have struggled lately without Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, but once they're back, expect Los Angeles to turn from prey to predator again.

Alec Brzezinski

Heat's Justise Winslow to have season-ending surgery on torn labrum

The Heat forward played in just 18 games this season.

Alec Brzezinski

When will Raptors get win against NBA's best?

San Antonio led by as many as 34 points in a 110-82 rout that saw Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry score just six points.

Joe Rodgers

James Harden in position to push old pal Russell Westbrook in MVP race

James Harden is the first player in NBA history to record at least 50 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in one game.

Joe Rodgers

DeMarcus Cousins rips Kings' effort: 'I’m tired of these f—ing excuses'

Cousins was hit with his 10th technical foul of the season in Saturday's loss, but he saved his hardest-hitting words for his own team.

Joe Rodgers

Fifth Quarter: Dec. 28 results

Jimmy Butler scored nine points in the final 2:30 to match his season high with 40 points, including an 18-foot game-winner.

Joe Rodgers

Kings get votes for Cousins

It's a tight race to be named a Western Conference starter, but Cousins just gained over 900 votes because of the Kings' social media team.

Joe Rodgers

James Harden having career year

James Harden already has nine games this season with 30 points and 10 assists, one more than he had all of last season.

Arthur Weinstein

Kings move closer to top eight in West after rallying past Jazz

Highlights, studs and duds from Wednesday night in the NBA.

Marcus Dinitto

Spurs look to start new defensive streak after allowing Harden 31 in win

James Harden snapped an impressive Spurs defensive streak, but San Antonio got the victory anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins slapped with 'substantial fine' for screaming at reporter

The Kings fined Cousins themselves for yelling at Bee columnist Andy Furillo.

Gabrielle McMillen

Celtics emerging as a threat in the Eastern Conference, finally

The Celtics are finally starting to look like the team everyone expected might challenge the Cavaliers for Eastern Conference supremacy.

Alec Brzezinski

Rockets break NBA 3-point records in 9th straight win

The Rockets and James Harden made history Friday night as Houston topped New Orleans.

Joe Rodgers

DeMarcus Cousins lashes out at local columnist in Kings' locker room

After the Kings beat the Lakers on Monday, Cousins confronted a local journalist in a a half-naked, profanity-laced tirade.

Travis Durkee

Grizzlies’ Mike Conley set for sooner-than-expected return Friday

Expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a back injury suffered Nov. 28, Conley will return to Memphis’ lineup Friday against the Kings.

Marcus Dinitto

Dragic, Whiteside lead Heat to win

Dragic and Whiteside teamed up to outduel John Wall and Bradley Beal in a thrilling showdown.

Alec Brzezinski

Walton ejected against Kings

Luke Walton had to be restrained by his team after yelling at refs against the Kings.

Alec Brzezinski

Kawhi Leonard continues silent takeover of NBA

Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but he would never admit it.

Alec Brzezinski

Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak puts him in group with MJ, Big O, Wilt

Westbrook became just the fourth player in NBA history to record seven straight triple-doubles.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins, Matt Barnes sued after nightclub brawl

A couple who claim the Kings' DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes "brutalized" them in a nightclub brawl has decided to sue the NBA players.

Joe Rodgers

Cavaliers, Warriors still look like class of NBA after marquee matchups become laughers

So much for Wednesday night's highly anticipated marquee matchups. Neither was much of a contest.

Ron Clements

Matt Barnes wanted by NYPD after alleged nightclub brawl, report says

The Kings forward has been accused of choking one woman, assaulting another and punching a man.

Jordan Heck

The NBA's next great big man rivalry is here

Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA's brightest rising stars, had big games in a head-to-head treat Wednesday night.

Brandon Schlager

DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall want to reunite in NBA

Cousins and Wall played one season together at Kentucky.

Alec Brzezinski

Westbrook on triple-double streak

The Thunder star recorded his eighth triple-double of the season in Monday's 112-103 win over the Knicks.

Alec Brzezinski

Cavs' 'Big Three' look as dangerous, dominating as ever

With Kevin, Kyrie and LeBron all putting up big numbers so far this season, they're making their case for the definitive trio in today's b

Alec Brzezinski

Carmelo Anthony's OT winner sets up Knicks for home-and-home sweep of Hornets

Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.

Alec Brzezinski

Warriors figure to be in spirit of giving well after holidays

Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.

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Joel Embiid set to prove he was worth the wait for the 76ers

The 76ers snapped their 44-game losing streak in the months of October and November.

Alec Brzezinski

Pelicans and Kings had to replay portion of game after mistake

Kings and Pelicans forced to replay the end of the first half.

Jordan Heck

Lost in LeBron's milestone vs. Sixers, Love's quick start good sign for Cavs

James passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Love, meanwhile, turned in another double-double.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: Warriors still seeking chemistry, but survive challenge from Suns

The Golden State Warriors are showing that assembling a team of superstars doesn't produce better results right away.

Arthur Weinstein

Bulls can make noise in East if new pieces continue to mesh

Rajon Rondo is fitting in nicely with Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez and the rest of the group in Chicago.

Travis Durkee

Dwyane Wade excited to bring the heat in sweet home Chicago

Wade capped an emotional homecoming with a vintage dagger against the Celtics. It looks like No. 3 is energized by playing in the Windy City.

Brandon Schlager

Sacramento Kings go nuts with ad-on-jersey reveal

Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers will be prominent on the Kings uniforms in 2017-18.

Scott Ridge

Rudy Gay says Kings 'don't have anything to build on'

Like DeMarcus Cousins and many others, Gay seems to have "no idea" what the Kings are doing.

Jordan Heck

DeMarcus Cousins says NBA Draft tweet was about 'hot sculpting class'

Was DeMarcus Cousins' tweet a shot at the Kings? He says no.

Jordan Heck

Rajon Rondo 'never witnessed' tension like Kings' locker room

George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins had a public dispute, and it was even worse in the locker room.

Jordan Heck

Luke Walton appears to have no interest in coaching the Kings

The Kings have yet to receive permission to talk to Walton, but the Lakers' and Rockets' requests have been granted.

Gabrielle McMillen

Kings new logo

The Kings unveil a new, colored logo.

Jordan Heck

Seth Curry will become a restricted free agent, report says

The Kings guard will reportedly decline his $1 million player option for next season.

Gabrielle McMillen

Kings fire George Karl, ready 'to move forward with a new voice'

The Kings made the move official Thursday afternoon after the team lost 116-81 to the Rockets in the regular-season finale.

Gabrielle McMillen

Late Warriors rally keeps record hopes alive

The Warriors are keeping the dream alive with a late rally to get by the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Ron Clements

These NBA teams have longer playoff droughts than the Sixers

The Sixers have been pretty terrible the last four years, but four franchises have been bad longer than them.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors beat Spurs for 70th win, clinch top seed in West

The Warriors clinched the top seed in the Western Conference Thursday night while keeping their hopes of setting a single-season record.

Ron Clements

Pistons continue to prove Kevin Durant wrong, look like dangerous playoff team

The Pistons, led by a balanced scoring attack, could be a dangerous team in the postseason.

Alec Brzezinski

Kings commit to Vlade Divac's leadership with contract extension

A new multiyear deal for the Sacramento GM probably doesn't bode well for coach George Karl's job security.

Marc Lancaster

Nancy Lieberman has been 'exiled' by Kings coach George Karl

The female assistant coach has been a subject of in-fighting on the coaching staff.

Jordan Heck

Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving show Cavs can win without LeBron

Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving proved Cleveland has enough firepower to win even if LeBron James doesn't suit up.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins points finger at George Karl for suspension

The Kings star says his coach lobbied to have him suspended for their sideline confrontation last week.

Brandon Schlager

George Karl to have 'procedure for a cancer,' he says after Kings loss

The Kings coach, 64, was diagnosed with neck and throat cancer in 2010. Asked if Thusday's procedure was serious, Karl said "no" twice.

Bob Hille

LeBron James and the Cavs just might be able to contend against the Warriors

After a slow start Saturday, LeBron James led the Cavaliers past the Celtics with a big second quarter.

Alec Brzezinski

Warriors' bench comes up big as domination of NBA continues

Warriors came from behind Thursday to hand the Thunder their sixth loss in their last eight games.

Alec Brzezinski

Damian Lillard has record night in blowout of Warriors

Damian Lillard absolutely torched the Warriors on Friday night.

Steven J. Gaither

Isaiah Thomas leads streaking Celtics past Clippers in OT thriller

Isaiah Thomas proved why he's an All-Star on Wednesday in a big win over the Clippers.

Alec Brzezinski

Kings expected to fire George Karl during All-Star break, report says

George Karl reportedly won't make it to a full year as coach of the Kings.

Steven J. Gaither

Celtics rolling behind backcourt duo

Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley are a big reason why the Boston Celtics are in third place in the Eastern Conference.

Steven J. Gaither

George Karl makes case to remain Kings head coach

The Kings are 21-29 this season and have lost six of their past seven games. George Karl is on the hot seat but taking it one game at a time

Joe Rodgers

Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves in Oakland

It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.

Alec Brzezinski

Hassan Whiteside comes up big for Heat in front of 'hometown' crowd

Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

Hornets snap 17-game skid against LeBron James-led teams

Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

Kings pull 'Year of the Monkey' tees after DeMarcus Cousins complains

DeMarcus Cousins reportedly asked the team to remove "Year of the Monkey" shirts from the stands before Monday night's game.

Steven J. Gaither

LeBron James, Kevin Love keep Cavaliers in conversation as title contenders

Tyronn Lue got his first signature win as Cavaliers head coach, beating the Spurs at home Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Kings' DeMarcus Cousins leaves game against Grizzlies with ankle injury

DeMarcus Cousins left Saturday's game against the Grizzlies twice with an injured left ankle.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins says NBA All-Star voting 'disrespectful' to big men

DeMarcus Cousins just had the game of his life Monday night, but he’s not exactly a happy camper.

Steven J. Gaither

DeMarcus Cousins' career night ends with foulout, Kings loss in double OT

DeMarcus Cousins scored more points than any player in the NBA this season, but he had to watch from the bench as the Kings fell to the Hornets 129-128.

Brandon Schlager

Tyronn Lue says Cavs are out of shape after loss to Bulls

LeBron James had a big game, but couldn't stop the Bulls from stealing one in Cleveland.

Alec Brzezinski

Quality win over Clippers good sign for Cavaliers

Cleveland earned a much-needed victory against a talented opponent Thursday.

Alec Brzezinski

Pistons give Detroit two reasons to be emotional

On a night when Ben Wallace had his jersey retired, the Pistons demolished the Warriors in a wild game at The Palace.

Alec Brzezinski

Spurs rally to beat Cavaliers in matchup we could see again in June

Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to a comeback win over the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins feels Kings' playoff 'vibe' alongside Rajon Rondo

Though they've been less than average, the Kings are a real threat to make the NBA playoffs this year.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors remain NBA's best team despite growing competition

Stephen Curry is heating back up after missing some time with a shin injury.

Alec Brzezinski

Bulls starting to separate selves, looking like Cavs' biggest challenger in East

The Bulls are starting to look like a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins helps George Karl pass Phil Jackson on the NBA's wins list

The Kings got a huge game from DeMarcus Cousins on Monday night to help their coach pass one of the NBA's all-time greats.

Steven J. Gaither

Spurs remind everyone Western Conference is still a battle

Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a decisive win against the Rockets on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Hassan Whiteside continues to grow on offense for Heat

Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.

Steven J. Gaither

Marcus Morris says brother Markieff still wants out of Phoenix

The Pistons forward says his brother, Markieff, wants to be traded from the Suns.

Steven J. Gaither

Stephen Curry scores 17 points in three minutes, finishes with triple-double vs. Kings

Stephen Curry played a brilliant all-around game against the Kings with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 122-103 victory.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors say they haven't played well, despite gaudy record

Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut think the 28-1 Warriors can play better.

Steven J. Gaither

Cavs near full strength as Kyrie Irving eases back into role

It wasn't full speed ahead for Kyrie Irving, but the small steps he did take in his season debut Sunday were encouraging.

Brandon Schlager

Rajon Rondo still hasn’t talked to ref he blasted with slurs, report says

Rondo said in a team statement earlier in the week that he is “truly sorry for what I said" to referee Bill Kennedy.

Travis Durkee

DeMarcus Cousins' manager ejected for slapping Jason Terry's hand during game

You just can't make up this type of stuff.

Steven J. Gaither

Rajon Rondo issues second apology for slurs directed at referee

Rondo's initial response to the firestorm over his words to NBA official Bill Kennedy didn't go over well, so the Kings guard tried again.

Steven J. Gaither

Dirk Nowitzki: Kristaps Porzingis is 'way better than I was at 20'

Dirk Nowitzki says comparisons are more than fair and adds that Kristaps Porzingis is ahead of him at this stage of his career.

Scott Ridge

Kevin Durant, Thunder starting to regain 2013-14 form

The Thunder could be a dangerous team by season's end.

Steven J. Gaither

Warriors look to win 22nd straight; Cavs looking lost

The Warriors were tested late at Toronto on Saturday, but Stephen Curry led Golden State to its 21st straight win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

Kings rookie Willie Cauley-Stein has a dislocated right index finger

Sacramento will be without its top pick after the 7-foot center suffered a hand injury.

Scott Ridge

Dwyane Wade turns back clock, leads Heat past Thunder in thriller

The Heat outlasted the Thunder, in a game that had 38 lead changes, on the strength of Dwyane Wade's fourth-quarter heroics.

Alec Brzezinski

Reporter mistakes Celtics' Isaiah Thomas as son of Isiah Thomas

It’s a mistake Isaiah Thomas probably has heard ever since he first laced up his sneakers.

Steven J. Gaither

Rajon Rondo playing like 'a max player,' according to Rick Carlisle

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle had high praise for his former point guard, saying he has elevated his game.

Steven J. Gaither

Stephen Curry, Warriors eyeing 33 straight wins; Wizards need to find a win

Golden State stifled Sacramento's offensive attack to move to 18-0 on the season.

Alec Brzezinski

Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins goes down as Kings melt down in overtime loss to Hornets

The Sacramento big man leaves with a back sprain in his team's 127-122 overtime loss to Charlotte. The Kings led by as many as 22 points.

Steven J. Gaither

Depleted Cavaliers continue to win, 76ers could tie worst-ever start soon

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers to a convincing win over the Hawks, while the 76ers lost late against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

Blake Griffin says Clippers-Warriors isn't a rivalry: 'They're the better team'

The Warriors are just three wins away from the best start in NBA history.

Alec Brzezinski

DeMarcus Cousins suspended for elbowing Al Horford in the head

Cousins will miss the Kings’ matchup Thursday night against the Heat.

Travis Durkee

DeMarcus Cousins apologizes for cursing out coach George Karl

Sacramento may be in Northern California, but this season's Kings drama is straight out of Hollywood.

Steven J. Gaither

The Fifth Quarter: Hawks hustle man Kent Bazemore steps up vs. Wizards

The once unheralded pro prospect Kent Bazemore has found a home with the scrappy Hawks.

Steven J. Gaither

The Fifth Quarter: James Harden, Stephen Curry dominate Friday night

Stephen Curry is playing at a very high level, and James Harden isn't far behind him.

Steven J. Gaither

The Fifth Quarter: Warriors hold off Clippers, remain undefeated

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors stay undefeated.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to franchise-best 4-0 start

The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: Blake Griffin continues stellar play in win against Kings

Stephen Curry shows why he's league MVP with 53-point outburst.

Alec Brzezinski

The Fifth Quarter: Clippers send Mark Cuban, NBA a message against Mavs

It's early, but this year's Clippers squad looks ready to compete for a title.

Steven J. Gaither

Mavs, Clippers get physical

The Clippers' frontcourt duo combined for 19 points and 18 rebounds in the first half.

Steven J. Gaither

Austin Rivers fined for throwing seat cushion that hit fan

The Clippers guard made the errant toss late in Wednesday's game in Sacramento, hitting a woman in the head.

Gabrielle McMillen

Kobe Bryant on fire to open 20th season with Lakers

Kobe Bryant didn't look like a guy playing in his 20th NBA season to start the game.

Steven J. Gaither

Rajon Rondo and George Karl? 'It's not been going too well,' PG says

The Kings point guard says he and his new head coach have had a few bumps in the road in their first season together.

Steven J. Gaither

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