NBA Basketball

Jokic breaks record for career assists by center

Nikola Jokic passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's career assists leader among centers in Thursday's win over the Magic.

Bickerstaff says ref Goble entered game with bias

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff sounded off on official John Goble, saying his calls during Thursday night's game against the Mavs were "not objective."

Ex-NBA ref Lewis reinstated as G League official

Former NBA referee Eric Lewis, who retired in 2023 after violating the league's social media policy, is now on a potential path back to the league after being reinstated into the officiating program as a G League official.

Doncic carries Lakers with 45-point triple-double

Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and only 1 turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history.

'Locked in' Giannis says agent talk out of his hands

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he was "locked in" on getting healthy and told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he can't control reports about his future with the Bucks.

Nacua's brother arrested over theft of Laker's car

The brother of Rams star Puka Nacua was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Lakers forward Adou Thiero.

Hawks' Young back from knee injury, nets 8 in loss

Trae Young returned to the Atlanta Hawks' lineup Thursday after missing 22 games because of a sprained right MCL and had eight points and 10 assists in a 133-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Garnett rejoins Timberwolves as team ambassador

Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role as team ambassador, involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts, and content development.

👀 Why Clippers sent a franchise legend home

A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.