Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?
Rockets’ Adams out indefinitely with ankle sprain
Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a “severely sprained ankle,” coach Ime Udoka said.
NBA Futures: Nuggets close the gap on Thunder for title, Cunningham surging for MVP
The Denver Nuggets have closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the odds to win the NBA championship, while Cade Cunningham has made up ground in the MVP race.
Sources: Brunson calls players-only Knicks confab
Knicks captain Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after Monday night’s 114-97 loss to the Mavericks, sources told ESPN, telling teammates it’s on them to turn things around.
Bulls hopeful Giddey (hamstring) returns Thu.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey is feeling “pretty good” and could return at Minnesota on Thursday.
Suns’ Green (hamstring) scores 12 in return
Jalen Green, returning from a lengthy absence from a hamstring injury, will come off the bench for the Suns in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.
‘General soreness’: Warriors’ Jimmy Butler brings back viral meme after tearing ACL
The meme of Butler dressed as an army general first went viral during the 2018-19 season.
First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal
A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.
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‘The Hoop Collective’: Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst’s podcast
From breaking news to the latest intel from around the NBA, see the highlights from Brian Windhorst’s podcast.
