NBA Basketball

No return of the Mac: McClung sits dunk contest

Three-time defending NBA dunk contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.

Bucks don't offer timetable for Giannis return

Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential return date remains uncertain as the Bucks forward recovers from a calf strain.

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest

The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a de-escalation of tensions and peace.

Suns' Booker out at least week with ankle sprain

Suns guard Devin Booker, who averaged a team-high 25.4 points and 6.2 assists, will miss at least a week with a sprained right ankle.

Warriors' Kuminga out with bone bruise in knee

Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will be reevaluated "in the coming days," the team announced.

'Fantastic': Luka's clutch defense seals Lakers' win

Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Luka Doncic as "fantastic" after his clutch, late defensive plays against the Mavericks.

🏀 Midseason lessons for all 30 NBA teams

What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.