Thursday had a little of everything in the NBA. There was another record for LeBron James. Joe Mazzulla gave out some Christmas cheer that was not Christmas cheer.

The league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James's first game as a 40-year-old, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110 on Tuesday, as the NBA champion Boston Celtics closed out 2024 with a 125-71 demolition of the Toronto Raptors.

The NBA has slapped Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla with a hefty $35,000 fine for his fiery conduct during Thursday's 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The league cited Maz

The league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday spoiled LeBron James’ first game as a 40-year-old, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110, as NBA champions the Boston Celtics closed out the year with a 125-71 demolition of the Toronto Raptors.

Thursday had a little of everything in the NBA. There was another record for LeBron James. Joe Mazzulla gave out some Christmas cheer that was not Christmas cheer. It was a shooting night like ...

LeBron James set a record ... Another tech went to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, who had some angry words directed toward the referee crew after the final buzzer of the Bulls' 117-108 win.

Is This Celtics Skid Real? ☘️. What’s up with the Celtics’ recent skid? The defending champion Celtics waltzed through the Eastern Conference playoffs and NBA Finals last

Coaches might be lazy and vote James Harden over him just for name recognition ... but I’m excited to see two defenses like these. Also, Joe Mazzulla against Udoka is a great quote battle. New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m., NBA TV ...

From why the NBA's television ratings are down to what needs to change, from LeBron James to Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics and Lakers weigh in on the NBA ratings discourse.

Riley came out and said he wasn’t trading Butler amid the trade rumors and Butler has responded by dealing with a “stomach illness” for the past few days and counting. Ultimately, I expect Butler to get his way since the Heat aren’t good enough to keep him around for a final playoff push that isn’t going anywhere.

The Bucks erased a 19-point deficit, pulling away late on to beat the Indiana Pacers 120-112. Read more at straitstimes.com.

It doesn’t mean they can’t raise a banner again, but differences are beginning to form between this year and last.