NBA: LeBron James returns to Los Angeles Lakers lineup vs Sacramento Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James will return to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers when they face the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The four-time MVP has missed 20 games due to a high right ankle sprain. Coach Frank Vogel said that James had a workout earlier Friday and made the decision to […]
NBA: Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal lifts Washington Wizards over Los Angeles Lakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Still missing LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers lost for the fourth time in their past five games Wednesday night, beaten 116-107 by the Washington Wizards, who got league scoring leader Bradley Beal’s 27 points and Russell Westbrook’s 13th triple-double in April. Washington has won nine of 10 games, led by its […]
NBA: Erik Spoelstra gets 600th career win; Miami Heat wins over San Antonio Spurs
MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra got a milestone win, and it didn’t come easily.Jimmy Butler scored 29 points, Bam Adebayo scored 21 and the Miami Heat went on a 17-0 run in the second half before hanging on late to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-111 on Wednesday night. It was the 600th regular-season win […]
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James still no timetable for return
Lakers coach Frank Vogel declined to give an update on the status of James, skirting questions about his use when he comes back and whether that could be before the regular season ends. “He and the medical team will tell me when he’s ready,” Vogel said. “When he’s ready to play, he’ll play.”The four-time NBA […]
NBA: Derrick Rose prevails against former team; New York Knicks beat Chicago Bulls
NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 34 points and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-94 on Wednesday night for their 10th win in 11 games. RJ Barrett added 22 points as New York bounced back from its loss to Phoenix that snapped a nine-game winning streak. Immanuel Quickley and Reggie Bullock […]
NBA: Cole Anthony rises in the clutch; Orlando Magic escapes Cleveland Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cole Anthony made the tiebreaking layup with 45 seconds left, and the Orlando Magic squandered a 23-point lead before edging the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-104 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak. The Magic went up 86-63 on R.J. Hampton’s runner with 10:42 remaining, but Cleveland responded with a 41-18 run […]
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers overpower Atlanta Hawks by 44 points
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Seth Curry scored 20 points, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid each added 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers built a big early lead and cruised to a 127-83 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night to clinch an Eastern Conference playoff berth. Shake Milton and Furkan Korkmaz scored 12 apiece and Tyrese […]
NBA: San Antonio Spurs’ Derrick White not expected to return this season
MIAMI (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs do not expect starting guard Derrick White back this season because of a sprained right ankle, coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday. White was injured in the Spurs’ win in Washington on Monday. The fourth-year guard is averaging a career-best 15.4 points this season for San Antonio, which played […]
NBA: Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart suspended one game for language against referee
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was suspended by the league for one game Wednesday because of “threatening language” he directed at a referee a night earlier. The suspension forced him to miss Wednesday night’s home game against Charlotte. “I just found out about 15 minutes ago,” Boston coach Brad Stevens said during […]
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love apologizes for on-court tantrum
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love spoke from his heart. Over 13 minutes, he apologized, lectured and asked for forgiveness and understanding. He regrets his fit of frustration but said it shouldn’t define him. “That wasn’t me,” Love said. “I apologize for that moment. It was an ugly one. It was one that was not ill-intentioned.” […]
