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NBA Power Rankings: Kings, Pistons trend up while Warriors sink
A few teams have gotten off to hot starts in 2025 and others ... not so much.[read more]
What's behind the Timberwolves' struggles to build chemistry
The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to build chemistry this season after its cornerstone forward Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to New York in the offseason.[read more]
Suns get 7-footer Richards in trade with Hornets
The Suns added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring center Nick Richards from the Hornets for guard Josh Okogie in a trade that includes multiple draft picks.[read more]
Empire State Building to honor Carter on Jan. 25
The Empire State Building will be lit in red, white and blue, the Nets' former colors, when Brooklyn retires Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey on Jan. 25.[read more]
NBA: Officials erred on pivotal Pels-Mavs play
The NBA acknowledged Thursday that officials erred at the end of the Pelicans-Mavericks game the previous night by not calling goaltending on what would have been a go-ahead bucket for Dallas.[read more]
KAT iffy, DiVincenzo out vs. former teams Fri.
The Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, who will be without starter Donte DiVincenzo (toe).[read more]
Clippers' Ballmer, wife donate $15M to fire aid
The Ballmer Group said the $15 million donation will go toward addressing immediate food and shelter needs in the community and supporting first responders.[read more]
With ban over, Butler off injury report vs. Nuggets
Jimmy Butler could be returning to action for the Miami Heat when they host the Denver Nuggets, as he isn't listed on the Heat's injury report for Friday's game.[read more]
LeBron's manager leading upstart to rival NBA
Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business manager, has been enlisted as an adviser by a group of investors seeking to raise $5 billion to form an international basketball league that would serve as a rival to the NBA, sources confirmed to ESPN.[read more]
Thunder 'impose will' on Cavs in 1-sided rematch
The Thunder put Thursday night's showdown with the Cavs out of reach by halftime and led by as many as 42 points in a 134-114 home win Thursday night.[read more]