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Thunder beat short-handed Pelicans 106-88 for 2nd straight win without injured forward Chet Holmgren

Thunder beat short-handed Pelicans 106-88 for 2nd straight win without injured forward Chet Holmgren

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 31 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 29 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 106-88 on Wednesday night.
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LaVine scores 31 points, White hits winning free throws and Bulls outlast Knicks 124-123

LaVine scores 31 points, White hits winning free throws and Bulls outlast Knicks 124-123

NEW YORK (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 31 points and Colby White had 22, including the winning free throws with three second left, as the Chicago Bulls outlasted the New York Knicks 124-123 on Wednesday night.
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Tatum scores 36 points, the Celtics pour it on in 2nd half to beat the Nets 139-114

Tatum scores 36 points, the Celtics pour it on in 2nd half to beat the Nets 139-114

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 36 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 139-114 on Wednesday night.
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Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Magic beat Pacers 94-90 to improve to 6-0 at home

Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Magic beat Pacers 94-90 to improve to 6-0 at home

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Jalen Suggs hit two free throws with 9.8 seconds left and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 94-90 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home.
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Cavs beats Sixers 114-106 to become 6th NBA team to start a season 13-0

Cavs beats Sixers 114-106 to become 6th NBA team to start a season 13-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 11 of his 23 points in the final three minutes of the game and the Cleveland Cavaliers became the sixth team in NBA history to start a season 13-0 with a 114-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich is recovering from what the San Antonio Spurs described as a mild stroke, though there is no timetable for the NBA's longest-tenured coach to return to the sideline.
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NBA referee Scott Wall diagnosed with leukemia, receiving treatment

NBA referee Scott Wall diagnosed with leukemia, receiving treatment

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA referee Scott Wall was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia earlier this year and is in treatment, the National Basketball Referees Association announced Wednesday. All referees will be using a whistle marked with the No.
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday.
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Jaxson Hayes sprains ankle in practice, leaving the Lakers thin at center behind Anthony Davis

Jaxson Hayes sprains ankle in practice, leaving the Lakers thin at center behind Anthony Davis

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes sprained his left ankle during practice, and he won't play when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Lakers said the injury occurred Tuesday.
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NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern

NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern

The National Basketball Players Association has connected with former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singler's family after he said he fears for his life in a cryptic Instagram video he posted on Tuesday.
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