The argument about physicality began with the league’s rule changes. In 2004, the NBA officially outlawed hand-checking, a defensive tactic in which players used their hands to impede an ...

The start of the season didn't go the way the Mavericks hoped after reaching the NBA Finals a year ago. They were 5-7 through 12 games before a three-game win streak put them above .500 prior to ...

Kevin Durant was on the court in Phoenix, warming up for an extra late 8:30 p.m. tipoff for the NBA's Christmas Day finale, when Stephen Curry and LeBron James were putting the final touches on ...

NBA Christmas Day viewership increases 84% vs. last year, averaging 5.25 million viewers per game in the U.S. Official release Check out a wild day of Christmas hoops filled with prime ...

The Phoenix Suns were at a disadvantage again on Christmas since Devin Booker was ruled out due to a groin injury. Rookie forward Ryan Dunn started in his place, with Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant ...

The San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks started with both teams exchanging buckets but trying to cancel each other out on defense. The Knicks took the lead in the final minute when both teams ...

The New York Knicks held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday in a special Christmas Day round of matches in the NBA. Mikal Bridges led the ...

A Christmas Day tradition for more than 50 years is back for another season with five NBA teams playing basketball games on Dec. 25. An ESPN spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY that fans will have ...

The NBA and Christmas go together as well as any other festive paring this time of year. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal led the way with 27 points apiece as the Phoenix Suns closed out Wednesday's ...

The NBA may not be the biggest league playing games on Christmas anymore, but its 2024 lineup offers plenty of intrigue for those that take part in this annual basketball holiday. Who might go ...

Continuing one of its best annual traditions, the NBA will feature a five-game slate on Christmas Day. Here is everything that you need to know in order to watch all of the NBA action on Christmas ...

It's time for a tried-and-true holiday tradition: the NBA's Christmas Day slate. The Spurs and Knicks will kick off the festivities on Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the main telecast ...