NBA Basketball News

For Kobe Bryant, it's a sign he's getting back to his own personal standard. Bryant scored 21 points in his sixth game of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers closed out a four-game road trip with a 96-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Serge Ibaka helped Oklahoma City get off to a good start. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook provided the strong finish.

CLEVELAND: So many times it has been Kyrie Irving walking the ball down for the game-winning shot.

Gerald Henderson added 20 points and reserve Ramon Sessions scored 16 for the Bobcats, who went 8 for 17 from 3-point range.

The New York Knicks have recalled guard Chris Smith from Erie of the NBA Development League after yet another injury to their backcourt.

The Warriors hope to have some luck go their way Tuesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans in the opener of a three-game homestand.

LeBron James finished with 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists despite sitting some of the second half after twisting his left ankle, Dwyane Wade added 27 points and the Miami Heat beat the Utah Jazz 117-94 on Monday night.

Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 11 rebounds, hitting a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:22 left on Monday night and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-97.

Joe Johnson's 10th 3-pointer was maybe the toughest, coming while being fouled in the corner, and now he had a decision.

He just wants to add more wins to his solid statistics. Afflalo scored 23 points and the Magic got double-doubles from Glen Davis and Nikola Vucevic in an 83-82 victory over the slumping Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

The Knicks didn't use one of their three remaining timeouts after Beal's basket.

Josh Smith had 30 points, Greg Monroe finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons handed Indiana its first home loss Monday night, stunning the Pacers 101-96.

Paul Millsap had 18 points and Jeff Teague had 17 with 10 assists for the Hawks.

The Pacers, who have the best record in the NBA at 20-3, expect to have guard Danny Granger back for Friday's game against Houston.

Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl is looking for new investment partners committed to keeping the NBA team in the city.

The Los Angeles Clippers finally return home to the Staples Center on Monday when they host one of the best in the league, the San Antonio Spurs.

Concierge Auctions says the sale will be Monday. The company runs the sales of high-end real estate and features Jordan's Highland Park home north of Chicago on its website.

Damian Lillard came spinning down the lane at the end of overtime and was blanketed by Rodney Stuckey, leaving Portland's guard had no choice but to fade to his right for a last-ditch shot.

Nate Robinson serenaded his teammate with a song in the locker room, rapping and rhyming about J.J. Hickson's big game.

Bledsoe scored seven of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and Dragic added 21 points to help the Phoenix Suns hold off Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 106-102 Sunday night for their fifth straight win.