Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that LaMelo Ball didn’t need to be “penalized more moving forward” in the wake of the Hornets star’s fine for tripping Miami’s Bam Adebayo.
The Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA’s worst record.
Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to charges he provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ABC News reported Thursday, citing a court filing.
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards’ challenge was declined.
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets — as a home underdog.