Celts’ Tatum calls 15-point return ‘really good step’
Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he felt anxious in his first game in 298 days but was able to relax and finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-100 win over the Mavs.
Nuggets’ Murray hobbles off with ankle injury
Nuggets star Jamal Murray left with an ankle injury against the Knicks on Friday night.
Sources: Vucevic breaks finger, likely out month
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right hand Friday, with sources telling ESPN’s Shams Charania that he will miss approximately a month.
🏀 NBA All-Contract Team: Playoff contenders?
Could a roster built with only the best contracts in the league — no max or rookie deals allowed — reach the playoffs?
LeBron (elbow), Ayton (knee) out against Pacers
The Lakers will be without LeBron James and two of their big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced.
Achilles healed: Celtics OK Tatum for Fri. return
Jayson Tatum is officially available for the Celtics’ Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.
Risers and fallers: Sheppard, Achiuwa moving up; Vucevic, DeRozan sliding down
Should fantasy basketball managers keep players like Nikola Vucevic, Miles Bridges and others?
Suns forward Brooks arrested on suspected DUI
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.
‘The Hoop Collective’: Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst’s podcast
Brian, Vincent Goodwill and King McClure break down draft prospects, including the battle to be No. 1 pick.
As a ‘mysterious’ illness sidelines Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors reckon with the future
The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4. He made his debut on Feb. 19 and has not played since.
