NBA Basketball

Luka sets Lakers mark with 92 points to open year

Luka Doncic continued his torrid start to the season, scoring 49 points in a 128-110 win over the Timberwolves to give him a franchise-record 92 points through the first two games.

Blazers move forward, win day after Billups' arrest

Led by interim coach Tiago Splitter, the Trail Blazers began moving forward after the arrest of coach Chauncey Billups, earning a 139-119 win over the Warriors.

NBA's Silver 'deeply disturbed' by indictments

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was "deeply disturbed" by the allegations that were presented by federal authorities against Heat guard Terry Rozier and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

Mavs 0-2 as 'Fire Nico!' chants grow loud again

Many Mavericks fans vented their frustration by again chanting "Fire Nico!" as the final minute played out in a 117-107 loss to the Wizards that dropped Dallas to 0-2 on the season.

KD sees positives to Rockets' reaction to 0-2 start

Kevin Durant says Rockets players and coaches are "pissed off" as they fell to 0-2 with a 115-111 loss to the Pistons but also views that early-season frustration as a good thing.

C's Brown: NBA not shielding players over betting

Celtics forward and NBPA vice president Jaylen Brown said the NBA isn't doing enough to help players around sports betting issues in the sport.

Congress asks NBA for info on gambling scandal

Members of Congress sent a letter Friday to NBA commissioner Adam Silver requesting a briefing and expressing concern over "allegations of illegal gambling and sports rigging" after Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were indicted.

D. Jordan joins Pelicans to shore up front line

Free agent center DeAndre Jordan is signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Pelicans, his agent told ESPN.

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