Chris Smith, the New Jersey native, former Louisville standout and one-time Knicks guard, was once best-known as J.R. Smith’s younger brother. Now Smith’s story–and faith–have changed that. Chris Smith is now Ariel Smith, a name change brought upon by a conversion to Orthodox Jewish faith. As detailed in a conversation with the New York Post, […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Markelle Fultz is no longer experiencing soreness in his right shoulder and will be evaluated in three weeks, the team said Saturday. The 76ers said Fultz will elevate his on-court basketball activities in the interim.

Houston Rockets

LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 36 points and handed out nine assists, and the Houston Rockets won their sixth consecutive road game with a 118-95 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night at Staples Center. … night at Staples Center. Houston has won all six road games in the streak by at […]

Austin Rivers Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers has been fined $25,000 after verbally abusing a fan during his team’s defeat to the Utah Jazz, the NBA said Saturday. Rivers angrily remonstrated with a fan sitting at courtside in the Clippers’ 126-107 blowout on Thursday before being ushered away by a team-mate.

Shumpert

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday and will miss six to eight weeks, according to the team. Team physicians, Dr. Richard Parker and Dr. James Rosneck performed the surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.