WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards guard John Wall returned to the lineup Wednesday against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies after missing nine games with a knee injury. The four-time All-Star received injections in his left knee on Nov. 25 to help against inflammation. Continue reading “Wizards Guard John Wall returns from knee injury vs. Grizzlies”
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Indianapolis to host 2021 NBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis will serve as the site for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Wednesday. The game will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. The city is hosting the event for the first time since 1985, when it was played at the Hoosier Dome. Continue reading “Indianapolis to host 2021 NBA All-Star Game”
Cavaliers use 3-pointers to beat Hawks
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers set a season high with 20 3-pointers and blew past the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Tuesday night. LeBron James scored 25 points and tied a career high with 17 assists. He made two 3s. Kyle Korver (19 points) drained six 3-pointers, Kevin Love (17 points, 12 rebounds) added four 3s, and… Continue reading “Cavaliers use 3-pointers to beat Hawks”
NBA roundup: Pacers’ Oladipo scores 47 in OT win
INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Oladipo scored a career-high 47 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 126-116 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. The Pacers held a 12-2 advantage in overtime as Oladipo scored six points in the extra session. Continue reading “NBA roundup: Pacers’ Oladipo scores 47 in OT win”
76ers’ Fultz to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks
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. Continue reading “76ers’ Fultz to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks”
NBA to open training center in Mexico
The National Basketball Association is opening an elite training center in Mexico City for men and women players from around Latin America, the league said Thursday. In a joint announcement with the Mexican Basketball Federation and Mexico’s Commission for Physical Culture and Sport, the NBA said NBA Academy Latin America, the league’s seventh elite training center worldwide, would open in the coming months. Continue reading “NBA to open training center in Mexico”
Kings of the road: Rockets trounce Lakers
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 least 15 points, setting an NBA record. Eric Gordon scored 22 points off the bench and Chris Paul finished with 21 points … Continue reading “Kings of the road: Rockets trounce Lakers”
Austin Rivers fined for fan rant
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. Continue reading “Austin Rivers fined for fan rant”
Cavaliers G Shumpert undergoes knee surgery
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. Continue reading “Cavaliers G Shumpert undergoes knee surgery”
Referee that ejected LeBron James gave a laughable explanation for his decision
For the first time in his 15-year career, LeBron James was ejected from an NBA game on Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. Since it involved one of the game’s best players, the referee that ejected … Continue reading “Referee that ejected LeBron James gave a laughable explanation for his decision”