Wizards coach Scott Brooks gets standing ovation in return to Oklahoma City (video)

When Scott Brooks took over the Thunder, they were 1-12 and headed toward their fourth straight losing season. In his first full season, he guided Oklahoma City to 50 wins. The team steadily rose to championship contention under his watch, peaking with an NBA Finals loss. Of course, the inevitable ascension of Kevin Durant, Russell […]

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Is there even any doubt Chad Johnson is the Flames’ guy?

Completed his third shutout of November by blanking the Maple Leafs.

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Carmelo Anthony’s game-winner spoils Karl-Anthony Towns’ 47-point night (video)

In a fun matchup between the players who finished 1-2 in Rookie of the Year voting last season, award-winner Karl-Anthony Towns (47 points, 18 rebounds, two assists and three blocks) eclipsed Kristaps Porzingis (29 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks). But Porzingis had help from Carmelo Anthony, whose late jumper gave the Knicks […]

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Pre-game reading: What will David Pastrnak’s next contract look like?

While you're waiting for the puck to drop...

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PBT Extra: What does Grizzlies’ Mike Conley’s injury mean in Memphis?

They are 11-7 now, what will be the Grizzlies' record when Conley returns.

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Goalie nods: Murray looks for fourth straight win as Pens visit Brooklyn

He'll be up against Thomas Greiss, who gets his third straight start for the Isles.

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D-to-D now a no-no under Torts

It seems the old-school head coach has learned a few things.

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