Nikola Jokic has carried the Denver Nuggets to a potential Top 6 seed in the Western Conference without stars Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.
Author: Matt Eppers, USA TODAY
Lakers’ LeBron James passes Karl Malone for second place on NBA all-time scoring list
LeBron James’ climb up the NBA’s all-time scoring list continues, and now there’s just one name above him.
John Clayton, longtime NFL reporter formerly with ESPN, dies at 67
John Clayton, who died on Friday, was best known for his time as an insider for ESPN, where he became one of the network’s lead NFL reporters.
Lakers’ LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history with 30K points, 10K rebounds, 10K assists
LeBron James hit a milestone Sunday that no other player in NBA history has accomplished during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns.
Jackie Moon makes appearance with Warriors as Will Ferrell warms up with team before game
Flint Tropics legend Jackie Moon made an appearance at Chase Center when Will Ferrell warmed up with the Warriors in full costume.
Baylor’s Tyquan Thornton runs scorching 4.28-second 40-yard dash at NFL scouting combine
Baylor prospect Tyquan Thornton stood out from the group of blazing fast receivers with a 4.28-second 40-yard dash.
NBA second-half predictions: How will playoff race shake out? Who will make play-in tournament?
As the season resumes, our USA TODAY Sports NBA experts made their predictions for how the playoff race will unfold down the stretch.
How LeBron James’ staggering play in Game 5 of 2007 East finals became my favorite NBA moment | Opinion
LeBron James scored the Cavaliers’ final 25 points and 29 of their last 30 to defeat the heavily-favored Pistons in Game 5 of East finals.
Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey: Ben Simmons trade by deadline ‘less likely than likely’
Sixers president Daryl Morey struck a pessimistic tone regarding the team’s chances of making a trade for Ben Simmons by the Feb. 10 deadline.
NBA on Christmas Day: Schedule, TV times, how to watch the league’s annual holiday showcase
Some star players will miss the festivities, but several more will be on hand for the NBA’s annual Christmas Day showcase.