9:08 PM ET Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicans’ losing streak at 10 games. James had 27 points to go with nine rebounds and six assists

10:44 PM ET ESPN News Services MINNEAPOLIS — A fight broke out and punches were thrown during the game between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Five players were ejected following the brawl, which started in front of the Orlando bench late in the third quarter. Minnesota guard Austin Rivers and Magic

2:45 PM ET Kareem Abdul-Jabbar set the NBA’s all-time scoring mark while wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, but a significant part of that total came from the 14,211 points he tallied while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. LeBron James will pass Abdul-Jabbar’s record donned in purple and gold, too, but he also scored 23,119

10:19 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — As much as LeBron James‘ march toward the NBA’s all-time scoring mark might have captured people’s attention outside of the Los Angeles Lakers, James’ goal for this season was to get back into the playoffs whether he scored five points or 5,000. James’ 26 points in Thursday’s 112-111 win over

11:55 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was ejected for the first time in his career for arguing with the referees late in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s 114-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls. With 1:26 remaining in the game, Ball converted a steal into a fast-break attempt and

7:29 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant headlined the 2023 NBA All-Star reserves, who were announced Thursday night. Embiid, who just missed being a starter in the Eastern Conference when starters were announced last week, was joined by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (second All-Star selection),

8:22 PM ET NBA Insiders All 24 spots have been filled in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City. The 10 starters were revealed last week, and we now know who will fill in the 14 reserve spots. Joel Embiid being left off the starter list was one of the

2:39 PM ET ESPN Fantasy With ESPN’s fantasy basketball trade deadline rapidly approaching on Friday, Feb. 17, our experts pinpoint the players they are looking to trade for before it’s too late. Here are André Snellings, Eric Moody, Jim McCormick, John Cregan and Steve Alexander with the players they have their sights on. I look

Jan 31, 2023 Associated Press Paolo Banchero‘s rookie season will include a trip to NBA All-Star Weekend. The Orlando Magic forward and No. 1 pick in last year’s draft was announced Tuesday as a participant in this year’s Rising Stars Game, to be held in Salt Lake City on Feb. 17, two nights before the

Jan 31, 2023 DALLAS — Luka Doncic made a detour toward the Detroit Pistons‘ bench during a timeout with 7.1 seconds remaining in the Dallas Mavericks‘ 111-105 win Monday night. He approached Pistons assistant coach Jerome Allen to offer a few parting thoughts, punctuating a conversation that had continued throughout the game, a final exchange