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.

Hornets' Miller exits early; Embiid finding rhythm

Hornets forward Brandon Miller left Saturday's game early in the second quarter due to left shoulder soreness and did not return.

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.

Hawks down Johnson, Porzingis, Risacher vs. OKC

The Hawks were missing Jalen Johnson (ankle), Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) in Saturday's loss to the Thunder.

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.

Stockton Kings draft Abdur-Rahim, son of Shareef

The Stockton Kings drafted Jabri Abdur-Rahim -- son of G League president Shareef Abdur-Rahim -- with the 29th pick in the G League draft.

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.

👀 NBA picks: Experts predict East, West, Finals

Is OKC destined to repeat? Can anyone in the East mount a challenge? Who wins the MVP? Our experts weigh in.