LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac. The future Hall of Famer in his first season in Los Angeles is schooling the longest-tenured Clipper. It paid off in their playoff series opener. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic...
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener Saturday night, April 20. Two other Nuggets players posted double-double — Jamal Murray...
Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher is looking to translate his successful playing career into a more meaningful coaching journey following his visit to the Philippines for the NBA Jr. Coaches Clinic at the NBA Community Court in Mandaluyong earlier this week. From left: Norman Black, Derek Fisher,...
ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward hit run-scoring singles off struggling closer Pete Fairbanks in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-4, on Wednesday night, April 17. Los Angeles Angels' Anthony Rendon, left, beats the throw to Tampa Bay Rays...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday night, April 16. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James...
Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday, April 16, after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Blake Griffin (AP/File photo) Griffin said in a social media post that he’s “thankful for every single moment” of his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurickson Profar broke a seventh-inning tie with a three-run double, Jackson Merrill had three hits and the San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Sunday, April 14, to take two of three in their weekend series. San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of...
MEMPHIS (AP) — LeBron James had 37 points, including six in the final minute, and 10 rebounds and Anthony Davis had 36 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies, 123-120, on Friday night, April 12. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes up for...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday, April 11, with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. Los Angeles Dodgers...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 27 points, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors capitalized on Anthony Davis’ injury absence for a 134-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, April 9. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots against Los Angeles...
PHOENIX (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his first triple-double of the season and 199th of his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers built a 31-point lead in the first quarter before holding on late for a 105-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night,...
