Lottery for NBA’s top pick set June 22; draft on July 29
The 2021 NBA Draft will be staged on July 29, one week after a possible seventh game of the NBA Finals, with the lottery for the top pick set for June 22.The league announced key dates on Monday for...
View ArticleTriple-double delight as Westbrook, Harden dazzle
Washington’s Russell Westbrook and Brooklyn’s James Harden delivered impressive triple-doubles on Monday, sparking their clubs to NBA victories and making some personal history for themselves....
View ArticleNuggets welcome fans back with big win over 76ers
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Jamal Murray scored 30 points as the Denver Nuggets put on a show for returning fans on Tuesday with a 104-95 defeat of the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers. Murray’s...
View ArticleLeBron James joins Liverpool ownership group
NBA superstar LeBron James has increased his ownership stake in English Premiership club Liverpool via a deal confirmed on Wednesday that makes him a partner in Fenway Sports Group. FSG announced that...
View ArticleGiannis, Bucks down Lakers; Mavs, Nets triumph
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Giannis Antetokounmpo made it a family affair on Wednesday night by scoring 25 points and joining his two brothers on the court as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers...
View ArticleNets too classy for Hornets; 76ers dump Cavaliers
Orlando 115, New Orleans 110 Atlanta 134, San Antonio 129 Denver 101, LA Clippers 94 Philadelphia 114, Cleveland 94 Detroits 120, Washington 91 Brooklyn 111, Charlotte 89 Miami 116, Golden State 109...
View ArticleEmbiid returns in style for 76ers; Jazz dazzle with 18 3-pointers at 1st half
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Joel Embiid scored 24 points in his return from a 10-game injury absence to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 122-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Embiid added...
View ArticleClippers dump Lakers; Bulls destroy short-handed Nets
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The Los Angeles Clippers didn’t have to lean heavily on their superstar duo against the defending NBA champions on Sunday, getting help from their supporting cast in a 104-86 rout...
View ArticleLeBron James, Tune Squad on a new mission in new ‘Space Jam’ trailer
By CARLO ANOLIN The new “Space Jam” film featuring NBA superstar LeBron James has dropped its latest trailer Sunday.The first full trailer, posted on different social media channels, showed James’...
View ArticleIrving delivers 40-point masterpiece for Nets vs Knicks
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Kyrie Irving delivered a 40-point masterpiece as the Brooklyn Nets won a thriller against the New York Knicks in the “Battle of the Big Apple.” A wild encounter saw the lead change...
View ArticleSteph Curry drops 41 in mesmerizing show vs Bucks
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Steph Curry delivered another mesmerizing MVP-worthy performance with 41 points as the Golden State Warriors took advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch a...
View ArticleJeremy Lin lauds Jordan Clarkson’s amazing season
By CARLO ANOLIN Asian connection, and respect for each other.Former NBA journeyman Jeremy Lin continues to bridge that connection with Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson.In recent exchange of tweets, Lin...
View ArticlePerfect shooting, perfect comeback for Durant as Nets rap Pelicans
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Kevin Durant scored 17 points in his timely return from a 23-game injury absence as the Brooklyn Nets clobbered the New Orleans Pelicans, 139-111, on Wednesday in New York. It was a...
View ArticleNew-look Chicago downs Toronto; LA Lakers fall
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Chicago’s new look roster is blending together nicely as the Bulls had seven players in double figure scoring in beating the Toronto Raptors, 122-113, in an Eastern Conference...
View ArticleYoung, Hawks withstand LaVine’s 50-point show
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Trae Young bounced back from a subpar outing to score 42 points as the Atlanta Hawks overcame Zach LaVine’s 50-point performance with a 120-108 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday...
View ArticleYoung, Hawks withstand LaVine’s 50-point show
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Trae Young bounced back from a subpar outing to score 42 points as the Atlanta Hawks overcame Zach LaVine’s 50-point performance with a 120-108 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday...
View ArticleTatum stars as Celtics rally to cool off streaking Nuggets
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Jayson Tatum tallied 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics snapped the Denver Nuggets’ eight-game NBA winning streak with a 105-87 come-from-behind victory on Sunday. The...
View ArticleBogdanovic waxes hot as Jazz outclass Nuggets
Philadelphia 109, New Orleans 107 Chicago 121, Boston 99 Miami 121, Minnesota 112 Charlotte 122, Orlando 112 Milwaukee 141, Houston 133 Dallas 110, Cleveland 90 Utah 127, Denver 120 Portland 106, LA...
View ArticleHistoric night for Westbrook; Curry drops 49 in GSW win
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒ Another historic night from Russell Westbrook helped the Washington Wizards to a 133-132 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Westbrook notched the 181st...
View ArticleWestbrook completes date with NBA history
Golden State 119, Utah 116 Indiana 111, Cleveland 102 Atlanta 125, Washington 124 Memphis 115, New Orleans 110 San Antonio 146, Milwaukee 125 Portland 140, Houston 129 LOS ANGELES (AFP) ‒...
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