Bam Adebayo scores 83, second-most points in NBA history
Bam Adebayo scored the most points since Wilt Chamberlain's iconic 100-point game in 1962 as the Miami Heat star went for 83 points in a blowout win over the Wizards.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey out at least 3 weeks with finger tendon injury
76ers star Tyrese Maxey has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.
Celtics' Brown ejected after back-to-back techs
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.
Mavs, Rockets to play in China next preseason
The NBA is going back to China next season, with the Mavericks and Rockets scheduled to play two preseason games in October at the gambling hub of Macao.
Sources: Hornets to retire Dell Curry's jersey
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.
Warriors' Stephen Curry out 10 more days with knee issue
The Golden State Warriors have ruled out star guard Stephen Curry for another 10 days with a persistent right knee issue, the team announced Wednesday.
Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo still lead the way in second returns of NBA All-Star Game fan voting
Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.
Wizards reported as serious potential trade destination for Hawks G Trae Young
The Washington Wizards have surfaced as a potentially serious trade destination for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.
Pacers' Carlisle finally reaches 1,000-win mark
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle waited a full month to earn career win No. 1,000, becoming the 11th coach to reach the milestone when the Pacers won at Charlotte on Thursday night.
Nuggets' Valanciunas (calf) out at least 4 weeks
Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after sustaining a right calf strain.
Nuggets hopeful Braun, Gordon back vs. Nets
The Nuggets are hopeful both Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon will return from lengthy injury absences for Sunday's game against the Nets.
How unlikely star Bam Adebayo stormed into NBA lore with his 83-point night
Historically huge games sometimes involve ventures toward the extreme for those special moments to happen. And on Tuesday night, Adebayo and the Heat did all they could to make history.