76ers open key road trip at sagging Lakers
The Philadelphia 76ers continue their pursuit of first place in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday when they face the Los Angeles Lakers to open a crucial, three-game road swing. Philadelphia scored an important win over East-leading Miami on Monday,…
Report: Jazz coach Quin Snyder a probable Lakers candidate
One problem with the Lakers’ apparent likelihood of firing Frank Vogel this offseason: Vogel, who guided Los Angeles to the 2020 championship, is a good coach.
Is Payton Pritchard an ideal sixth man to come off the bench for the Boston Celtics?
The Oregon product has been especially dangerous on offense of late.
Hot Nets have to contend with hotter Grizzlies
No matter who is available, Kevin Durant is doing everything he can to lift the Brooklyn Nets out of a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. Durant’s quest continues Wednesday night when the Nets visit the Memphis Grizzlies. Brooklyn is 6-1 followi…
Heat continues to search for late-game answers as playoffs near: ‘We’re still not there’
With 10 regular-season games left to play, the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat is still working through late-game issues.
AP Was There: Michael Jordan retires for 3rd, final time
Michael Jordan retires at the age of 40 for the third and final time after an illustrious basketball career
Blazers coach, Detroit Pistons great Chauncey Billups shouts out George Blaha in return
Monday was Chauncey Billups’ first time coaching against the Pistons in Detroit since he was hired to lead the Portland Trail Blazers last summer.
AP Was There: Artest dispute turns into Malice at Palace
The “Malice at the Palace” starts as a disagreement between Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest and Detroit Pistons power forward Ben Wallace
AP Was There: LeBron James tops star-studded 2003 NBA draft
A star-studded draft takes place with 18-year-old phenom LeBron James picked No. 1