NBA play-offs: Miami Heat make history with win over Atlanta Hawks
In Memphis, Ja Morant shrugged off a sprained right ankle for 22 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and three steals for the Grizzlies.The 25-year-old two-time…
NBA scouts break down the Clippers-Nuggets playoff series
The Clippers enter the playoffs on an eight-game winning streak that helped them secure fifth place in the highly competitive Western Conference and a matchup…
Luka Doncic had playoff moment last year; it could happen again
On the night Luka Doncic returned to Dallas, the Mavericks condensed his American basketball career into an emotion-filled two minutes full of game-winners, highlight passes…
NBA insiders break down the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff series
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times Lakers newsletter, a weekly look into the slow descent madness of a writer who attended…
NBA results: Golden State Warriors & Orlando Magic reach NBA play-offs
The Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic secured their places in the first round of the NBA play-offs with victories in the Conference play-in…
Clippers beat Warriors and get fifth seed in NBA playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO — Step by step, the Clippers have inched toward their goal of making the NBA playoffs.The final step came Sunday and it was against the…
NBA: Luka Doncic and LeBron James star as Los Angeles Lakers beat New Orleans Pelicans
Luka Doncic and LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.Doncic put on a game-high 35 points…
Stephen Curry’s 52-point game moves him past Jerry West on NBA scoring list
The focus rightly was on the immediate. Stephen Curry scored 52 points Tuesday in a 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies that vaulted the surging…
Team LeBron or Team Stephen A? Here’s what some around NBA think
The co-host of the “All the Smoke” podcast posted a video Thursday on Instagram in which he stated that he’s taking James’ side. “He’s been…
NBA looks into starting European basketball league
The NBA is looking into launching a European league with Fiba, the world governing body.The initial plan is for a 16-team league, with 12 permanent…
NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings | Basketball News
LeBron James scored 17 points but Chicago Bulls’ Coby White led the scoring with 36 points in his side’s 146-115 win.The Chicago Bulls stunned the…
James Harden scores 30 as Clippers pick up their fifth straight win
The high-level competition the Clippers faced this week allowed them to gauge themselves against some of the NBA’s best teams.The Clippers have proven they can…
Stephen A. Smith: ‘I might have been wrong’ about Bronny James
Stephen A. Smith isn’t quite ready to admit he was wrong about Bronny James. But the ESPN personality did lay the groundwork for such an…
Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot | Basketball News
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics on the road to cement their status as championship favourites.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as…
Nikola Jokic makes NBA triple-double history as Denver beat Phoenix
Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to register a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a…
Charles Barkley rips Kendrick Perkins, ‘idiots’ at ESPN, his future TV home
Charles Barkley isn’t a talking head on ESPN yet.That will happen next year, when TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” studio show — which stars Barkley,…
Cleveland Cavaliers enter NBA playoffs with win over Miami Heat | Basketball News
The Cavs maintain their 12-game unbeaten streak and become the first team to book a spot in the NBA postseason.The Cleveland Cavaliers have punched their…
LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 50,000 career points
Another night, another milestone for LeBron James, although this one did indeed resonate more than most. Becoming the first NBA player to reach 50,000 career…
NBA results: LA Lakers 108-102 LA Clippers – Luka Doncic shines again for Lakers
Luka Doncic scored 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their revival with a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.The guard also recorded…
Luka Doncic and LeBron James can lead the Lakers to an NBA title
The revelation is as stunning as a Luka pass. The truth is as sweet as a Luka trey.These Lakers can win the NBA championship.Not next…