LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t the most auspicious start to Reggie Jackson’s Clippers’ tenure, but Coach Doc Rivers, a former point guard typically demanding of those filling that role, proved Saturday he can be empathetic too. “He struggled a little bit, but he should have,” Rivers said of Jackson, who started in his Clippers debut…
Clippers’ Reggie Jackson is getting acclimated, with Paul George’s help — Daily News
The Celtics-Lakers rivalry isn’t considered one of the best in all of sports just because. In addition to being one of the fiercest, most entertaining rivalries around, the Celtics-Lakers rivalry also is unbelievably competitive, particularly over the past 55 years. Since the 1965-66 season, which culminated in Boston beating Los Angeles in the NBA Finals, the…
This Stat Shows Insane Closeness Of Celtics-Lakers Rivalry Since 1960s — NESN.com
Another day, another double-double for Tacko Fall. The Boston Celtics center amassed a double-double during the Maine Red Claws’ win against the College Park Skyhawks on Thursday. And Fall picked up right where he left off during the Red Claws’ Saturday contest. The 7-foot-5 Fall notched 16 points (8-of-13 shooting) with 15 rebounds. While Maine…
Tacko Fall Records Second Double-Double In As Many Games For Red Claws — NESN.com
Welcome to the NBA’s Golden Age. No, really. Unimaginable as it seemed during last fall’s standoff with China, the NBA is in the midst of its greatest boom with Forbes projecting it will set an all-time record of $9.5 billion in revenue this season … up from last season’s record $8.8 billion. Since its international…
Heisler: Unexpectedly, the NBA finds itself in a golden age — Press Telegram
Rookie power forward Zion Williamson contributed 25 points as the leader of the New Orleans Pelicans attack, who won at home 115-128 at the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pelicans, who led by up to 22 points, have won four of their last five games and enter the fight for eighth place in the Western Conference. […]
Williamson’s streak brings the Pelicans to the doors of the playoffs — archyde
The Lakers’ Avery Bradley dribbles in front of Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant during the first quarter of Friday’s game at Staples Center. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Lakers’ LeBron James reacts as he splits the defense of Memphis’ Dillon Brooks, left, and Jaren Jackson Jr., during Friday’s game at Staples Center. (Photo by Harry…
Lakers squander big lead before putting away Grizzlies in return from break — Daily News
Last Night’s Scores: Milwaukee Bucks: 126 vs. Detroit Pistons: 106 Performance of the Game: G. Antetokounmpo (33 pts, 16 rebs) Charlotte Hornets: 103 vs. Chicago Bulls: 93 Performance of the Game: M. Monk (25 pts, 6 rebs) Miami Heat: 124 vs. Atlanta Hawks: 129 Performance of the Game: T. Young (50 pts, 8 asts) Memphis […]
NBA 2/20/20: Why Curry and Klay’s Injuries May Benefit the Warriors. — At The Buzzer
Like many NBA coaches, Mike Budenholzer was worried about his Milwaukee Bucks needing a game or two to get back up to speed after the All-Star break. It wasn’t a concern for long Thursday night. The Bucks had 70 points by halftime on their way to a 126-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons. “That was […]
Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons — New Delhi Times
In the immediate aftermath of a stinging 141-133 overtime loss in Boston, even Amir Coffey, a young guard on a two-way contract, seemed to be channeling some of the angst associated with this season’s Clippers, telling reporters on the scene: “We have a lot to work through.” That might be true: The Clippers limped into…
Clippers prepare for stretch run, in flux but formidable — Press Telegram
During his All-Star game news conference, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said his family was upset with him for coaching the team with the best record in the Western Conference this season instead of next season. His team’s winning record meant his staff was selected to coach in the All-Star game, but a staff can’t coach […]
Lakers still processing how to improve title chances – Los Angeles Times — VOICE OF THE HWY
The Warriors never considered shutting down Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole will stay in his role, Draymond Green throws shade at Rockets, and updates to the Golden State roster
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry’s coming return: ‘Our fans deserve it’ — Marin Independent Journal
February 20, 2020 John Beilein formally resigned as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday after multiple days of speculation that he wouldn’t be leading the team when play commenced after the All-Star break. The Cavaliers said Beilein will be reassigned to a different role within the organization. Cleveland is just 14-40, the second-worst record […]
NBA notebook: Beilein resigns as Cavs coach — Apadana Freedom Foundation
The view from left field 