Heat suspend Butler for second time in three weeks

Jimmy Butler finished runner-up in the NBA Finals with the Heat in 2020 and 2023 [Getty Images] Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three... Read more »

Jimmy Butler mock trades: Suns in position for blockbuster, but they’ll need help from Bucks and others

The Phoenix Suns made a trade on Tuesday, but it wasn’t the one we were expecting. In a deal with the Utah Jazz, the Suns sent out their unprotected 2031 first-round pick... Read more »

Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington

LeBron James, who had a triple-double, drives to the basket to score against the Wizards in the second quarter. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Two days after the Lakers were saying... Read more »

Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama meets a young audience as he dedicates a basketball court Tuesday in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, south of Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla) PARIS — If you are an... Read more »

Warriors suffer worst home loss in 40 years as their season continues to spin off the rails

After a 12-3 start to the season that sparked talk of contention, the Golden State Warriors have gone off the rails to the tune of 18 losses in their last 27 games.... Read more »

Knicks Notes: Mikal Bridges delivers on both sides; bench depth starting to make difference

Mikal Bridges delivered on both ends of the floor for the Knicks in Monday’s win over Atlanta. He had 26 points on 17 shots and ten of his 26 came in a... Read more »

Should the Lakers, Pistons, Nuggets, Suns trade before the deadline or stand down? | Good Word with Goodwill

Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill Vincent Goodwill and former Knicks GM Scott Perry discuss whether or not several prominent teams in the NBA such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets... Read more »

LeBron says Lakers must play near-perfect to win: ‘That’s the way our team is constructed’

Lakers forward LeBron James, right, controls the ball in front of Clippers guard Amir Coffey during the Lakers’ 116-102 loss Sunday at the Intuit Dome. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) JJ... Read more »

The Playlist: Week 13 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to setting your lineup or music in my rotation — for the... Read more »

Clippers guard Norman Powell continues to grind at All-Star level

Clippers guard Norman Powell, shooting a layup against Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray, has had a breakout season. (Jenny Kane / Associated Press) It was a Friday after the Clippers had just... Read more »