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
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
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
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
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 25 points, Jrue Holiday adds 22 and Trae Young struggles (15 points, nine turnovers) for Atlanta, as the Bucks cruise to a 125-91 Game 2 victory. Game 3 is Sunday.
Bucks crush Hawks to tie Eastern Conference finals, 1-1 — Daily Bulletin
The Heat reportedly deemed Tyler Herro untouchable in trade talks before his NBA career even began.
Report: Heat likely to trade Tyler Herro — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen apparently has nothing better to do these days than to market his own brand of bourbon and criticize other NBA players. In a recent wide-ranging interview with GQ magazine, in response to a question that had nothing to do with his answer, Pippin fired a shot at Kevin Durant. […]
Sieger: Scottie Pippen can’t have it both ways — Times-Herald
When Chris Paul left the Clippers in 2017, he said, “I felt like it was not only a good time for change for me, but for the team, too.”
Chris Paul, Clippers in Western Conference finals – with a twist — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
By STEVE MEGARGEE MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trae Young remains as poised as ever in hostile environments in his first postseason. Young scored 48 points, Clint Capela converted a go-ahead putback with 29.8 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-113 on Wednesday night to open the Eastern Conference finals. 752 more words
Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1 — Sentinel and Enterprise
The view from left field 