LeBron James had a chance to extend his record double-digit scoring streak but opted to pass the ball, setting up Rui Hachimura’s winning 3-pointer at the buzzer Thursday night against the Raptors.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green limped to the locker room late in the second quarter and didn’t return in Thursday’s 99-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers because of a right foot injury.
The NBA fined the Cavaliers $250,000 for violating the league’s player participation policy by resting Darius Garland for a nationally televised game Nov. 24.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be sidelined for approximately two to four weeks with a right calf strain, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden said Wednesday night they were “shocked” when they learned earlier that morning Chris Paul would no longer be their teammate.
Jamal Murray scored a season-high 52 points, going 19-of-25 from the field and even better from 3-point range (10-of-11) as Denver toppled Indiana 135-120.