December 26, 2021 Clippers' Paul George out with torn ligament in right elbow Paul George has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will be out up to a month.
December 26, 2021 NBA should avoid hitting pause on season unless COVID outbreaks affect fans, analyst says Kenny Smith, the former Houston Rockets guard and current NBA analyst on TNT, said Thursday he didn’t think the league should shut the season down over the latest COVID-19 issues.
December 26, 2021 Mitchell, Jazz rally past short-handed Mavs 120-116 Donovan Mitchell dribbled out the clock in the backcourt, dodging Dallas' last-ditch efforts to foul before letting out a triumphant yell and throwing the ball high in the air.
December 26, 2021 Curry, Warriors beat Suns 116-107 to regain top spot in NBA The Golden State Warriors kept it close despite being short-handed, setting the stage for a player to take over down the stretch.
December 26, 2021 Bucks rally late in Antetokounmpo's return for 117-113 win Giannis Antetokounmpo said he tried to set low expectations for himself when he returned to action Saturday for the first time since entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Dec. 12.
December 26, 2021 Cavs sign coach Bickerstaff to multiyear contract extension Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff has received a multiyear contract extension for his role in the team's dramatic turnaround.
December 26, 2021 Nets hold off Lakers 122-115 as Nic Claxton alley-oops over LeBron James Short-handed and on the verge of a crushing fourth-quarter collapse, the Brooklyn Nets went right at Lakers star LeBron James.
December 25, 2021 Walker's triple-double leads Knicks over Hawks, 101-87 Kemba Walker couldn't have envisioned this Christmas.
December 25, 2021 LeBron James posts COVID meme as NBA deals with outbreaks: 'Help me out folks' LeBron James appeared to be frustrated with the NBA’s COVID-19 situation on Thursday.
December 25, 2021 NBA continues quest for more shots in arms The NBA’s Christmas message to its teams was a refrain it has been using for weeks: Get boosted.