Suns’ Ishbia could bump ownership stake to 96%

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two Suns minority owners are heading to a confidential binding mediation that could result in Ishbia buying out the minority owners’ 13% stake in the team.

Kerr part of Oscar win for documentary short

Golden State coach Steve Kerr was an executive producer on “All the Empty Rooms,” a documentary short about the families of children killed in mass shootings that won the Oscar on Sunday night.

NBA: Missed call late in Lakers-Nuggets thriller

The NBA ruled that Spencer Jones had a clean strip of Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds remaining in regulation of Saturday’s Nuggets-Lakers game and that Reaves should not have gone to the free throw line.

Kawhi limps off with sprained ankle in Clips’ loss

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered a sprained left ankle and missed the final 9:27 of Saturday night’s home loss to the Kings.

Reaves, Luka deliver late-game magic in OT thriller

Austin Reaves executed a perfect missed free throw before sinking the tying bucket to force overtime, and Luka Doncic drained the winning jumper in the extra frame to lift the Lakers past the Nuggets.

Wemby’s do-it-all showcase propels red-hot Spurs

Victor Wembanyama made his mark in every facet of Saturday’s game against the Hornets, posting 32 points, 12 boards, eight assists, four blocks and two steals as the Spurs improved to 17-2 since Feb. 1.

Spoelstra sorry to ‘absolutely no one’ for Bam’s 83

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game, saying, “You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling.”

Silver in Portland after arena refurb bill passes

Adam Silver attended the Trail Blazers’ game against the Jazz on Friday night following the Oregon Legislature’s approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.

SGA eclipses Wilt for NBA’s longest 20-point streak

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record with his 127th consecutive regular-season game with at least 20 points.

Warriors without several vets for game vs. Knicks

The Warriors will be without nearly all of their veteran players to open a road trip against the New York Knicks on Sunday night.