Haven’t watched much NBA yet? Here are four of the biggest storylines so far
Wemby is redefining NBA paint defense, while Los Angeles and Denver are facing different issues around their superstars.
‘Christmas is our day’: NBA sends a much-needed statement
The NBA’s Christmas Day slate featured five classics, with epic performances from the league’s biggest stars — something the NBA desperately needed.
76ers’ Embiid fined $75,000 for obscene gestures
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid, who fell to the parquet floor during warmups before Wednesday’s win in Boston but remained in the starting lineup, was fined $75,000 by the NBA Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the road victory.
Magic’s Banchero ‘ramping up’ rehab, nears return
Paolo Banchero is getting closer to a return, with the Magic forward hoping he might be able to play again sometime within the next couple of weeks.
Gordon out at least two games with strained calf
Denver forward Aaron Gordon will sit out at least the next two games because of a right calf strain, coach Michael Malone announced before the Nuggets hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.
Malone: Kings showed ‘no class’ in firing Brown
The Nuggets’ Michael Malone was one of several NBA head coaches who reacted with dismay over the Kings’ firing of Mike Brown on Friday.
Sources: Struggling Kings fire Mike Brown
The Kings, riding a five-game losing streak, fired coach Mike Brown on Friday, sources told ESPN.
Butler out 2 more games, to rejoin Heat next week
The Heat say Jimmy Butler will remain in Miami for the final two games of their road trip before rejoining the team next.
Waiver wire pickups: Go get Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy III
The fantasy waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add.
Futures odds: Championship, conference odds for every team
Odds and futures for every team to win the title, their conference and to make the playoffs.