NBA

Timberwolves' Gobert, Finch fined for ref criticism

The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert $25,000 and coach Chris Finch $15,000 for criticizing the officiating in Wednesday's game at the Phoenix Suns.[read more]

Aldridge cites Brady as he retires for second time

LaMarcus Aldridge is retiring from basketball for a second time. The 37-year-old big man briefly retired during the 2020-21 season after experiencing an irregular heartbeat, but returned to the Nets the next season.[read more]

Sources: Wolves' Reid (wrist) to miss 6 weeks

Naz Reid will undergo surgery on his fractured left wrist and will miss six weeks as the Timberwolves try to clinch a postseason spot with five games remaining.[read more]

Sources: NBA, NBPA table minimum age talks

The NBA and the players' association have agreed to shelve discussions on lowering the minimum age limit to enter the NBA draft as part of the league's labor talks, sources told ESPN on Friday.[read more]

Raptors' Nurse: Need time to 'reflect' after season

Raptors coach Nick Nurse said he wants to "take a few weeks to see where I'm at" at the end of what he called "a difficult season from a number of standpoints."[read more]

AD carries Lakers above .500 despite turned ankle

Despite being hobbled by a turned ankle, Anthony Davis didn't miss a single possession and scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to lead L.A. past Minnesota on Friday night -- putting the Lakers above .500 for the first time all season.[read more]

Sources: NBA, NBPA agree on new 7-year CBA

The tentative deal, which starts with the 2023-24 season, landed just past a midnight ET deadline for the league to opt out of the final year of the previous CBA.[read more]

Meet the would-be winner of the NBA perfect attendance award

Brooklyn's Sean Marks marvels at star forward Mikal Bridges, who is set to play more than a full NBA schedule this season. So, what's his secret?[read more]

NBA play-in tournament 2023: Schedule, projections, standings

Want to learn how the NBA play-in tournament works? Check out this 2023 guide.[read more]

Fantasy 30: Can managers count on Bones Hyland?

All the latest fantasy basketball news as well as injury updates from around the NBA.[read more]