Basketball

Bucks forward Khris Middleton said recovering from offseason surgeries to both ankles has been the “hardest thing to come back from.”

The NBA will return to China for the first time since 2019 with two preseason games in Macao between the Nets and Suns in October, sources told ESPN.

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the list.

Chris Broussard reveals his Week 14 BUD list, featuring Los Angeles Lakers HC JJ Redick. Watch as Brou explains why Kirk Cousins and Jim Harbaugh are also Under Duress.

Paul Pierce argues that the Los Angeles Lakers should enter rebuild mode, stating that the team’s current state calls for a major shift toward rebuilding for the future.

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers’ game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 for profane language toward an official, failing to leave the court in a timely manner and public criticism of an official.

The San Antonio Spurs ruled out star Victor Wembanyama for Thursday’s game at Frost Bank Center against the Chicago Bulls due to bilateral low back soreness.

Colin Cowherd evaluates whether the Los Angeles Lakers have the depth needed for a deep playoff run.