Finch hit with $35K fine for spat with officials
The NBA fined Timberwolves coach Chris Finch $35,000 on Sunday for “directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection” in his team’s win Friday against Oklahoma City.
NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes — who got the 100th?
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league’s official vote.
Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs’ and Trail Blazers’ wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let’s evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.
Griffin, Parker, Pearl among new HOF candidates
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Kings’ Sabonis out another month with knee injury
Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who has not played since Nov. 16 due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, will miss four to five more weeks.
NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets
The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams.
LeBron vs. Father Time: How James has changed this season, by the numbers
LeBron James might be mortal. Zach Kram examines how the future Hall of Famer looks different compared to the past two decades.
Lakers lose Luka to leg contusion vs. Clippers
Lakers star Luka Doncic suffered a left leg contusion in the first half of Saturday’s game against the Clippers and was ruled out.
Adelman ejected as Nuggets, Rockets get chippy
Nuggets coach David Adelman was ejected Saturday for the first time in his NBA coaching career, saying his emotions got the best of him during Denver’s loss to Houston.
👀 Inside Klay Thompson’s split from Golden State
Thompson’s future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
