New Orleans Pelicans to trade Anthony Davis to Los Angeles Lakers – reports
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade All-Star big man Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, […]
Basketball
Splash Brothers’ stellar second-half shooting routs Rockets, forces Game 7
OAKLAND, Calif. — Before it become a rallying cry for the Bay Area community, the “Strength in Numbers” slogan on the yellow T-shirts handed out […]
All-time elimination game from LeBron James forces Game 7
CLEVELAND — No one cancels trophy presentations like the Cleveland Cavaliers. Between 2016 and 2017, the Cavs made the Golden State Warriors scrap four title […]
Houston overcomes Harden’s off-night to push the champs to the brink
After enduring a wretched first half offensively that saw their superstar backcourt struggle mightily from the field, the Houston Rockets found their stroke and held […]
Cavs level up, cruise to dominant Game 3 win
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ struggles with the Boston Celtics early in the East finals involved nuance, circumstance and shades of gray. Also, they couldn’t […]
Rockets get everything they need to top Warriors, even series
HOUSTON — A balanced scoring effort, career-high contributions from their non-stars and lackadaisical sloppiness/off-target shooting from their opponent — the Houston Rockets received little to […]
LeBron James seeks fifth MVP award; James Harden, Anthony Davis eye first
Houston‘s James Harden and Cleveland‘s LeBron James are among the finalists for the NBA’s MVP award, and Philadelphia‘s Ben Simmons and Utah‘s Donovan Mitchell are […]
Celtics survive LeBron James’ 42-point night to take 2-0 series lead
BOSTON – The Celtics punched the Cavaliers first and never looked back in rolling to a Game 1 rout. LeBron James took a literal shot […]
Ten things I like and don’t like, including whining about snubs
There is an unearned incredulousness to so much of the whining over All-Star snubs. Russell Westbrook wagged his finger at coaches for failing to squeeze […]
Cleveland and Boston Reviewing Trade
The Cavs and Celtics have until 10 a.m. tomorrow for point guards Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas to pass their physicals. Yesterday, Thomas had his […]