Basketball

With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.

One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.

Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the NBA regular season.

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said Thursday he feels “blessed” one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.

Kristaps Porzingis, making his Warriors debut in his first game since Jan. 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.

The Pistons’ Cade Cunningham made his case to be the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.

Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN’s Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Suns guard Devin Booker was ruled out in the first half Thursday night because of right hip soreness.

Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league’s 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.