4:31 PM ET Hours after the NBA released its Last Two Minute Report for the Lakers‘ 113-112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, determining that Russell Westbrook was not fouled by Joel Embiid on Los Angeles’ final offensive possession, LeBron James took to Twitter to share his frustration with the league’s officiating. Quote tweeting
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6:15 PM ET ESPN News Services CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jayson Tatum knew he was sitting on 48 points entering the final minute of the Boston Celtics‘ Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday and briefly thought about backing the ball out and letting the clock run down with the outcome
7:51 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — As Jalen Brunson‘s potential game-winning 3-pointer sailed through the air, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse had a clear look at its trajectory. And, as it arced toward the basket, Nurse only had one thing going through his mind. “I just kind of said, ‘Please don’t go in,'”
1:30 PM ET Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss a third straight game because of left knee soreness when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers on Monday afternoon. Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the Bucks’ injury report and participated in pregame warm-ups, but coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday the two-time MVP
3:25 AM ET LOS ANGELES — For the second straight game, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t close out a winnable game in the clutch. And for the second straight game, the Lakers were left lamenting a foul they believed went uncalled that affected the outcome. After Sunday’s 113-112 loss to Philadelphia, Russell Westbrook claimed Sixers
5:52 PM ET NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets‘ Ben Simmons was a late scratch for Sunday’s 112-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder because of back soreness. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn did not think Simmons would need an MRI on his back and was hopeful this latest setback would not put him out long.
3:07 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers could be getting Paul George back from injury soon, but they will not have John Wall for at least two weeks. The Clippers ruled George (right hamstring), Marcus Morris Sr. (left knee contusion), Luke Kennard (right calf) and Wall (abdomen) out against the Houston Rockets on
4:49 PM ET ESPN staff Victor Wembanyama keeps showing off how complete his game already is, even before the NBA draft. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The 18-year-old, 7-foot-4 phenom put up 16 points, nine rebounds and three blocks in the Metropolitans 92’s win over Dijon on Sunday. Wembanyama did a little bit of everything: knocking
11:59 AM ET Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green and forward Jae’Sean Tate have been suspended one game for leaving the bench area during an altercation with the Sacramento Kings, the NBA announced. The incident occurred early in the fourth quarter of the Rockets’ 139-114 road loss Friday, beginning after Houston’s Garrison Mathews fouled Sacramento’s Malik
10:10 PM ET ESPN News Services INDIANAPOLIS — Ja Morant had 23 points, 10 assists and another ferocious dunk as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 130-112 on Saturday night to extend the NBA’s longest current winning streak to nine games. Desmond Bane scored 25 points to lead the Grizzlies, who tied Denver for