USA Today Network The Phoenix Suns are signing Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract, the team announced Wednesday. Thomas, 35, hasn’t played in the NBA since 2022, but he recently appeared in four games with the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League. The two-time All-Star has averaged 32.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 36.9 ...

Many Philadelphia 76ers fans have been wondering how soon their superstar, Joel Embiid, will return to action. Head coach, Nick Nurse, gave a cautious, but optimistic response when asked when the star big man could return. “I think there’s always stages of how these things progress,” Nurse said. “Everyone wants to know “Well how long is it going to be?” ...

USA Today Network The Orlando Magic’s social media team deleted a comical photo of a unique jersey swap between rookie guards Anthony Black and Gradey Dick after the team realized the inappropriate message their surnames spelled out. Following Orlando’s 111-96 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, Black and Dick got the idea to swap jerseys for a photo ...

USA Today Network Chicago Bulls rookie forward Julian Phillips has been diagnosed with a right foot sprain and will be out indefinitely while wearing a protective boot, the team announced Friday. The Bulls didn’t provide a return timetable, adding that Phillips’ status will be updated as appropriate. However, considering the rookie is in a walking boot, he’ll likely be sidelined ...

USA Today Network Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said the MRI on Luka Doncic’s left hamstring came back “clean” prior to Thursday night’s 126-119 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The five-time All-Star guard will be re-evaluated this weekend. Doncic suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 109-99 victory against the Golden State Warriors. The six-year veteran finished ...

USA Today Network Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Vasa Micic posted a career-high 25 points on 9-of-10 (90%) shooting from the field and 5-of-6 (83.3%) from 3-point range in Wednesday night’s 110-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Micic, 30, also tallied eight assists and two steals in 30 minutes as a starter. Through 45 games (six starts), he’s averaging 6.0 points, ...

USA Today Network Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic passed Jason Terry for the second-most 3-pointers in franchise history, during Monday night’s 127-92 blowout win against the Chicago Bulls. Although Doncic’s 30-point triple-double streak came to an end at six games, he still added another record to his NBA résumé. With his fourth 3-pointer of the night, the Dallas guard passed ...

USA Today Network Former Philadelphia 76ers minority owner Michael Rubin said he feels “much more connected” to sports now that he is no longer part of the Sixers’ ownership group. Speaking at the MIT Sloan Conference Friday morning, Rubin joked that he was “violating every rule the NBA had” as a co-owner of the iconic franchise. Taking bets was one ...

Key Highlights The San Antonio Spurs have a plus-10.3 net rating in 1,268 possessions with Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones on the floor Wembanyama has assisted Vassell nine times in five games since the All-Star Break after doing so just 30 times in 44 prior games together Jones is shooting 72 percent at the rim this season, which ...

USA Today Network Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Detroit Pistons. The five-time All-Star guard has missed 11 games this season. Through 47 games (all starts) this season, Mitchell is averaging 28 points and career highs of 5.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while ...