NBA News

LeBron James: Game-time call vs. Phoenix
James is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns due to a left calf contusion, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)

Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum named West, East players of month for November
Chet Holmgren and Jaime Jaquez Jr. were named rookies of the month.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Fortified Lakers look for practice to keep them perfect against Suns
On eve of their biggest game this season, the Lakers hold a practice for the first time in a month to prepare for tournament quarterfinal vs. Phoenix.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Gloria Allred is representing the family of girl involved in Josh Giddey's case
She also said they had no comment at this time.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Tyrese Haliburton: Active Monday
Haliburton (illness) is available Monday against Boston.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)

Bradley Beal: Still no return timeline
Coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Beal (back) is making progress, but there's still no timetable for his return, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)

NBA In-Season Tournament: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton will play in quarterfinals vs. Celtics
Haliburton had been questionable due to a bruised knee and an illness
(Dec 4 -- CBS Sports)

Kings hope lessons learned vs. Pels help in NBA In-Season Tournament
The Kings struggled against the Pelicans earlier in the season but hope to rectify those losses in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

How to watch Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Kings vs. Pelicans basketball game
(Dec 4 -- CBS Sports)

Tyrese Haliburton: Expected to play
Coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Haliburton (illness) to play Monday against the Celtics, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)

Harden expands on Sixers exit, says split with Morey surprised the hell out of me'
James Harden spoke at length about his split from the Sixers and what went wrong with Daryl Morey.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Gloria Allred representing family involved with Josh Giddey case
She also said they had no comment at this time.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Oubre 'ready to hoop,' says hit-and-run 'serious'
The Sixers' Kelly Oubre said the hit-and-run in which he was injured was "traumatic" and he scoffs at "conspiracy theorists" who don't believe his account of what happened.
(Dec 4 -- ESPN)

NBA In-Season Tournament bracket, schedule: Quarterfinals tip off with Celtics vs. Pacers, Kings vs. Pelicans
The Celtics, Bucks, Knicks, Pacers, Lakers, Suns, Pelicans and Kings have moved on in the IST
(Dec 4 -- CBS Sports)

Dillon Brooks Rips Lakers-Rockets Officiating: A Whole Bunch of Nonsense
Dillon Brooks said he tried to push LeBron away during the Ime Udoka spat, but blames the refs.
(Dec 4 -- Sports Illustrated)

Devin Booker: No setbacks, good to go
Coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Booker (ankle) dealt with "minimal soreness" following Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, and the superstar shooting guard should be good to go for Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)

Kevin Durant s Former Teammate Says Suns Star Wants to Finish Career in Europe
Durant s former Nets teammate believes it actually could happen.
(Dec 4 -- Sports Illustrated)

Jayson Tatum rewarded for stellar start to 2023-24 season
Celtics star Jayson Tatum was named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the third time in his seven-year career.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Anfernee Simons: Considered day-to-day
Simons (thumb) practiced Monday and is considered day-to-day, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)

Caris LeVert: Does not practice
LeVert (knee) did not practice Monday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)

Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NBA on TV, stream online
How to watch Pacers vs. Celtics basketball game
(Dec 4 -- CBS Sports)

Lawyer Allred to rep girl's family in Giddey case
Attorney Gloria Allred said she's representing the family of the girl that Thunder guard Josh Giddey is alleged of having an improper relationship with.
(Dec 4 -- ESPN)

Knicks' Julius Randle takes home Eastern Conference Player of the Week award
Knicks forward Julius Randle was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Michael Smith on LeBron vs. Udoka, getting old and the young Thunder GWG
Michael Smith joins Vincent Goodwill on his birthday to talk about getting old, not realizing you ve passed your peak until you ve passed it, up and coming young teams in the NBA and whatever happened between LeBron James and Ime Udoka.
(Dec 4 -- Yahoo Sports)

Victor Wembanyama: Confirms he will play
Wembanyama (hip) confirmed that he will play Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
(Dec 4 -- Rotowire)