Australia's Ben Simmons has returned from a five-game absence amid doubt around his NBA future to help the Brooklyn Nets snap a seven-game

Ben Simmons has returned from five games out with illness and back soreness to help the Brooklyn Nets beat fellow NBA strugglers the Charlotte Hornets.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has made a successful return to the court this season, and could draw interest from a title contender.

Isaiah Stewart points at Pacers players and other pictures of the day in the NBA

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets,

Fernandez refused to pull the plug, and his team left it all on the court. The Nets rolled to a 104-84 win, improved to 15-33 this season and snapped a seven-game losing streak in the process. It was Brooklyn’s first victory since it defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Jan. 14.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounted for 21 of the Thunder’s 34 first-quarter points as they lead by 14 over the Warriors at the first break. The MVP candidate has gone 7-for-8 from the floor and 6-for-7 from the line, and is giving the Warriors defense all kinds of issues.

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.

Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 15 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. Fans can tune in to several Week 15 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.

NBA trade deadline is just over a week away, and just about every team in the league is looking to play some kind of angle. For a handful of upper-crust squads, it’s about trying to find the last piece of the championship puzzle.

All is not lost for the Portland Trail Blazers this season. In fact, there has been a lot to celebrate despite a rebuilding year. Portland was off to a four-ga

The Nets are believed to be seeking two first-round draft picks or one pick and a top young prospect. The Kings seem to be unwilling to trade third-year forward Keegan Murray or rookie guard Devin Carter, so it might be difficult to get a deal done before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.