This is both very good news and a little vague.
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo has “no structural damage” to left knee, doubtful for Game 5 — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-102 on Monday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. 680 more words
Gritty Clippers Stave Off Elimination, Beat Suns 116-102 — CBS Los Angeles
The NBA created a new honor: the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award.
Carmelo Anthony wins first Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
With Jason Kidd now in Dallas, the Lakers are hiring another former head coach with ties to LeBron James to take his place. David Fizdale, former coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks, is expected to be the next new assistant for the Lakers under Frank Vogel, a person with knowledge of the…
Lakers expected to hire David Fizdale to replace Jason Kidd on coaching staff — Orange County Register
The Warriors might be willing to part with center James Wiseman and the seventh overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft for immediate help, according to a new report. The Athletic’s John Hollinger wrote Monday that there is a “widespread expectation” the Warriors will use the No. 7 pick and Wiseman, the No. 2 overall selection…
Warriors linked to Raptors’ Siakam — would they trade James Wiseman? — East Bay Times
It seems inaccurate to say Lillard played no role in the Trail Blazers hiring Billups.
Report: Damian Lillard could leave Trail Blazers due to blowback over Chauncey Billups hire — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
When it’s going well, the points fly off the Clippers’ fingertips. Three-balls, free throws, no matter the degree of difficulty, no matter the time or score. 769 more words
Whicker: Clippers find points elusive in Game 4, and now hope might be, too — Press Enterprise
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shohei Ohtani didn’t merely produce for the Angels on Sunday, but he produced in the clutch. Ohtani doubled, tripled and homered, each time producing runs, in the Angels’ 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. 838 more words
Shohei Ohtani, Phil Gosselin help Angels end 5-game skid — Orange County Register
Dustin Pedroia didn’t know what to expect on Friday night, but by the end, he couldn’t have asked for more. Featuring video tributes from a number of former teammates and special and surprising guest appearances, Pedroia was left in tears and plenty of smiles during a memorable retirement ceremony at Fenway Park that celebrated the…
Dustin Pedroia honored by Red Sox in memorable Fenway Park ceremony: ‘It was special’ — Lowell Sun
Ben Simmons was last seen melting down in fourth quarter after fourth quarter in the 76ers’ shocking second-round loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Could his next sighting be in San Francisco? 648 more words
Let the Ben Simmons-to-Warriors trade rumors begin — Red Bluff Daily News
“Like I said, that’s really the only teammate that really push me. Like big bro type push.”
Ayton on Chris Paul: “He was the best thing that happened to my career” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The NBA continues to explore concepts for a mid-season tournament including ways to incentivize its clubs and players.
NBA Wants a Mid-Season Tournament, But It Needs More Incentives — NBC Connecticut
The view from left field 