NBA

The old, struggling Clippers have options -- none of them good

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst surveyed the league on LA's next steps. Three difficult paths emerged. ... Continue Reading

Kerr lauds 'competitor' Spencer after career night

Playing on the road without their headliners, the Warriors upset the Cavaliers 99-94 on Saturday night behind a career performance from two-way point guard Pat Spencer. ... Continue Reading

Luka Doncic announces birth of second daughter

Luka Doncic, who missed the Lakers' past two games, announced the birth of his second child -- a daughter, Olivia -- on Instagram. ... Continue Reading

OKC rolls to 22-1 behind SGA's 33 in 3 quarters

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, stretching his 20-point streak to 95 straight games, as the Thunder stomped the Mavericks 132-111 for their 14th straight win. ... Continue Reading

Anunoby (hamstring) returns as Knicks rout Jazz

Knicks forward OG Anunoby, who missed the past nine games with a left hamstring strain, had 11 points in his return to the starting lineup Friday in a 146-112 win over the Jazz. ... Continue Reading

Rivers expects Giannis (calf) out close to 4 weeks

Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he expects star Giannis Antetokounmpo to require closer to four weeks to recover from the strained right calf he suffered Wednesday night. ... Continue Reading

E. Campbell died of drowning after medical issue

Former basketball player Elden Campbell died Monday from drowning after suffering a medical emergency while out fishing, his sister and a Broward County official confirmed. ... Continue Reading

🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10

Not many can recall the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game. Why? Because it was exactly 18 years ago. ... Continue Reading

Magic's Banchero eases back in, scores 9 in return

Magic forward Paolo Banchero, back in the starting lineup after missing the past 10 games with a groin strain, had nine points in 20 minutes in Orlando's 106-105 win over the Heat on Friday. ... Continue Reading

On Wilt's heels, Durant 8th ever to hit 31K points

Rockets star Kevin Durant, who entered Friday as the NBA's No. 8 all-time leading scorer, reached the 31,000-point milestone in the first quarter against the Suns. ... Continue Reading

This East lead hasn't come easy for the Pistons' young core

With every win, Detroit and its elite young core are moving further away from the dregs of a grueling rebuild. ... Continue Reading

Cavs fined for Garland DNP in national TV game

The NBA fined the Cavaliers $250,000 for violating the league's player participation policy by resting Darius Garland for a nationally televised game Nov. 24. ... Continue Reading

LeBron, Luka both miss Lakers' loss at Celtics

The Lakers were without both LeBron James and Luka Doncic for Friday night's loss in Boston against the Celtics. ... Continue Reading

Banchero (groin) returns, helps Magic edge Heat

Magic forward Paolo Banchero, back in the starting lineup after missing the past 10 games with a groin strain, had nine points and six rebounds in Orlando's 106-105 win over the Heat on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Harden 'just as shocked as you guys' by CP3 exit

Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden said they were "shocked" when they learned that Chris Paul would no longer be their teammate. ... Continue Reading