LA Lakers in turmoil?
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – As movie pitches go, LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers had all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. An ageing NBA superstar joins a storied-but-struggling franchise...
View ArticleNBA: Ageless Wade lifts Heat over Warriors
Wade scored 25 points to help Miami snap a six-game home losing streak. Wade took a victory lap, waving a towel as the fans roared and "This Is My House" was displayed on the video boards.
View ArticleHarden drops 58 as Rockets cool off Heat
HOUSTON (AP) – James Harden had 58 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Miami Heat 121-118 on Thursday night. Harden made...
View ArticleNBA: Bulls beat Hawks in quadruple OT
Lauri Markkanen snapped a 159-159 tie by making three free throws in the fourth overtime to put the Bulls ahead for good.
View ArticleNBA: Bucks set to land Pau Gasol after Spurs buyout – report
The major move for the six-time NBA All-Star big man came just minutes before a league deadline to waive players in time for them to be eligible to participate in the NBA playoffs.
View ArticleNBA: Warriors end skid
Curry seemed invisible in long stretches, especially in the third when he played just 3:45 of the quarter and watched the 76ers keep competitive in his absence.
View ArticleHarden stars as Rockets rap Celtics
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – James Harden continues to be the Houston Rockets’ driving force, delivering his 24th 40-point performance on Sunday while the Boston Celtics fell back into their bad habits. Harden...
View ArticleHuerter gets Wade’s jersey
MIAMI (AP) – Kevin Huerter used to have Dwyane Wade’s sneakers. Now, he’s got his jersey. Wade has been exchanging uniform tops with opposing players all season long as part of his “One Last Dance”...
View ArticleRaptors, Rockets to play in Japan
TOKYO (AFP) – The Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets will play in two pre-season games in Japan later this year, the NBA confirmed Monday. A statement said the Rockets and Raptors will feature in two...
View ArticleCelts rout Warriors; Rockets trip Raptors
WASHINGTON (AFP) – NBA scoring leader James Harden unleashed 35 points on a poor shooting night and Gerald Green added 18 off the bench Tuesday as the Houston Rockets beat Toronto, 107-95, in a...
View ArticleMJ was everything – LeBron
The 34-year-old superstar matched the Chicago Bulls legend's career total of 32,292 points with his first 12 of the game, then made history with 5:38 remaining in the second quarter and sank a free...
View ArticleNBA: Bogut rejoining Warriors, adds depth at center
The Warriors made the announcement Wednesday, after Bogut was cleared by his Australian team, the Sydney Kings. The Warriors are without Damian Jones, who needed surgery after injuring his left...
View ArticleNBA: Warriors bounce back, beat Nuggets
Beating Denver in dominant fashion certainly provided a positive first step. The two-time defending champions showed some of that swagger again.
View ArticleNBA: Celtics down short-handed Lakers
Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and Marcus Smart had 16 in the Boston Celtics' 120-107 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night in the latest edition of this storied NBA rivalry.
View ArticleLast year was way worse than this – Curry
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 13 straight Phoenix points during a decisive fourth-quarter stretch and finished with 37, and the Suns snapped the NBA’s longest active losing streak to one...
View ArticleCavs shock Raps; Rockets keep win run
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Collin Sexton scored 28 points and Kevin Love tallied 16 points and 18 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers used a balanced attack to upset the Toronto Raptors, 126-101, on Monday....
View ArticleWestbrook threatens hecklers
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Russell Westbrook threatened a female fan and her male companion when the Oklahoma City Thunder player got into another heated exchange with Utah spectators during a NBA game on...
View Article‘Greek Freak’, LeBron shine
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and Khris Middleton added 23 as the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks improved to 51-17 Tuesday with a 130-113 victory at New Orleans. The...
View ArticleGSW foil Rockets – at last
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Playing without injured Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors snapped Houston’s nine-game win streak and avoided being swept this season by the Rockets with a 106-104 road victory...
View ArticleThompson says sorry
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson apologized Wednesday to fans of the reigning NBA champions after ripping supporters for a lack of energy in a home loss to struggling...
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