Nets’ Thomas (hamstring) returns, nets 30 in win
Cam Thomas scored 30 points in his return after sitting out 20 games because of a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-107.
💍 Karl-Anthony Towns proposes to Jordyn Woods
The New York Knicks center and TV personality have been dating since 2020.
Fantasy basketball points league rankings: Michael Porter Jr. vaults into top 20
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues: Michael Porter Jr. moves into top 20.
Sources: AD to miss a few games with groin strain
Mavericks star Anthony Davis has sustained a minor groin strain and is likely to miss a few games, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA Christmas Day fashion, led by LeBron James, Luka Doncic
Stars around the NBA made sure to dress their best during the five-game Christmas Day slate.
Sources: Clippers’ Jones to make return Sunday
LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr., who has been out since Nov. 16 because of a sprained MCL, will be available to return on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA Power Rankings: Young risers to watch on all 30 teams
From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams’ young riser in this week’s Power Rankings.
Reasons for optimism and pessimism for all 10 NBA teams that played on Christmas
ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks two stats for the teams that played on Dec. 25, and breaks down why fans should be happy and worried about their title aspirations.
Giannis starting vs. Bulls after missing 8 games
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will start Saturday night against the Bulls but will be on a minutes restriction, head coach Doc Rivers said.
Wemby back in starting lineup, Fox out for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who had come off the bench in seven straight games since returning from a strained left calf that kept him out for 12 games, returned to the starting lineup on Saturday night at home against the Utah Jazz.
