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NBA’s Christmas viewership hits 15-year high

The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday, with more than 47 million tuning in to watch at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN

Hornets’ Bridges injures ankle in loss to Bucks

Hornets forward Miles Bridges left the game against the Bucks on Monday with a right ankle injury.

Betting buzz: NBA MVP favorite Nikola Jokic off the board after knee injury

Jokic’s knee injury puts him in jeopardy of missing too many games to qualify for the MVP award.

23 years, 23 photos: A visual history of LeBron James’ career

From The Block to poster dunks, here’s a look back at the 23 photos that define James’ 23-year NBA career.

Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams suspended for fight

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams received a one-game suspension for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night’s game.

Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism

Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he’s merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball.

Bamba signs 1-year deal with Raptors, agents say

Mo Bamba, who averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds with the G League’s Salt Lake City Stars this season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, his representatives, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Greer Love, told ESPN on Sunday.

💍 Karl-Anthony Towns proposes to Jordyn Woods

The New York Knicks center and TV personality have been dating since 2020.

Sources: Porzingis out vs. OKC but nearing return

Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will not play at Oklahoma City on Monday but is nearing a return and will be listed as day-to-day, sources told ESPN.

Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye ‘recalibration’

Lakers coach JJ Redick said Saturday was a day of “recalibration and reconnection” for slumping Los Angeles, which has lost three straight and six of 10.