Basketball

Jayson Tatum participated in his first scrimmage with the Celtics’ G League affiliate but cautioned that this latest step doesn’t mean his return is imminent.

The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We’re grading every deal.

Let’s revisit the first 365 days of the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles and examine how the Lakers can return to championship contention.

LeBron James says the Lakers are not a “championship team” compared to the Thunder.

A fight broke out between the Pistons and Hornets on Monday night, leading to the ejections of Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges and Detroit’s Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.

The Celtics said Jayson Tatum would participate in portions of the G League practice at the Auerbach Center in Boston along with teammates Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams before being recalled by Boston.

The Clippers are still waiting on the results of the NBA’s investigation into alleged cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard but said the looming decision hasn’t impacted “anything that we do.”

Warriors guard Stephen Curry will miss this weekend’s All-Star Game because of his lingering right knee issue.

Injured Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler underwent successful surgery on his torn right ACL on Monday morning in Los Angeles.