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AP Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending champions beat the visiting Spurs 119-98 on Tuesday night, giving Oklahoma City its first win in four tries against San Antonio this season. Jalen Williams added 20 points and Chet Holmgren finished with eight points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. The Thunder improved to a […]

AP The boos were loud enough to register. With the Bucks down more than 30 at halftime Tuesday night, the home crowd at Fiserv Forum let them have it. And Giannis Antetokounmpo heard every bit. After opening the second half with a layup through contact from Julius Randle, Antetokounmpo responded by flashing two thumbs down

LeBron James was questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers with foot and back injuries on Tuesday, and there was some doubt he would play given that he hasn’t played both legs of a back-to-back all season. He  So naturally he played and nearly posted the first triple-double by a 41-year-old in the history of the

Luka Doncic and Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu reach for a loose ball in the first half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Luka Doncic and LeBron James were listed as questionable for the Lakers’ back-to-back game Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Doncic because of left groin soreness, James because of left foot joint arthritis and

File photo When the Cavaliers acquired De’Andre Hunter ahead of last season’s trade deadline, the thinking was straightforward. Add a reliable two-way wing. Strengthen the bench. Make a real push. It did not play out that way. The Cavs fell short in the second round against Indiana, and this season has not unfolded quite as

File photo Despite some speculation that the Pistons could pursue a win-now move ahead of the playoffs, league sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that such a shift is unlikely. According to Siegel, Detroit is not expected to move any of its core players before the trade deadline. That group includes Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey and

Getty The certainty around Michael Porter Jr.’s future in Brooklyn depends on who you ask. And that alone should tell you plenty. John Hollinger of The Athletic reported over the weekend that Porter is a “lock” to be traded by the Nets ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, citing a trusted league source. That is

LOS ANGELES — James Harden has passed Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The Los Angeles Clippers guard made a 3-pointer early in the third quarter on Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets, pushing his career total to 28,598 points in his 1,187th regular season game. O’Neal had 28,596 points

Lakers star Luka Doncic, right, drives on Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-112 loss on Monday night. (Justine Willard / Associated Press) Luka Doncic scored 40 points through three quarters for the Lakers against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, going 15 for 21 from the field. He had

James Harden has moved ahead of an NBA icon. With a 3-pointer early in the second half Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, Harden scored his 28,598th career point. The bucket moved him into ninth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, ahead of Shaquille O’Neal. JAMES HARDEN PASSES SHAQ FOR NINTH ON THE ALL-TIME SCORING LIST