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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places

Here it’s December every day … Teams spend the offseason remodeling rosters in a variety of ways. Golden State Warriors Last ranking: 4 In the last week: L vs. OKC, L at PHO Offensive rating: 114.0 Defensive rating: 107.7 New face: Buddy Hield So many players, so little time. Last ranking: 10 In the last week: W at WAS, L …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets used a strong second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Austin Reaves scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who lost consecutive home games after starting the season 7-0 at home. Denver trailed …

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1 month ago

Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavs' perfect start

China Daily

The Celtics' Jayson Tatum goes for the basket during Tuesday's NBA game against Cleveland in Boston. GETTY IMAGES/AFP BOSTON — The defending NBA champion held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland, handing the Cavaliers their first loss …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

Associated Press

DENVER — Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Peyton Watson blocked a shot in the closing seconds after missing a pair of free throws at the other end and the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets rallied to beat Oklahoma City 124-122 on Wednesday night to hand the Thunder their first loss of the season. Nikola Jokic finished with 23 points, 20 rebounds and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Rewind: The Joel Embiid controversy, Drake vs. DeMar DeRozan and beefy weekend

New York Times

We’re about two weeks into the 2024-25 season, and we just had one of the most chaotic NBA weekends … ever? When Hayes and Embiid were in the locker room together after Saturday’s game, Embiid decided to have it out with Hayes, whom he previously criticized for not being at practices and around the team. Embiid said he doesn’t care …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bryce Westbrook is changing people's ideas about disability and ability at work

ABC

Bryce Westbrook brings smiles to the faces of shoppers in his regional town, every time they walk through the doors and down the aisles. Mr Westbrook's love for restocking the fruit and vegetable section has landed him the nickname "banana man" by local shoppers. "Bryce was diagnosed with a severe speech delay so he was non-verbal until he was 10," …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Clippers focusing on how to slow down Nuggets center Nikola Jokic

LA Times

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, driving the lane while defended by Clippers center Ivica Zubac, averaged nearly a triple-double with 30 points per game, 16 rebounds and 9.7 assists in three games against L.A. last season. “One, just making sure he’s making his passes,” coach Tyronn Lue said after practice Friday. So, Zu just got to stay with it because he’s …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window

Associated Press

The Denver Nuggets are adding veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to their roster to help fill the void left by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Nuggets believe that Westbrook's experience and shooting ability can add some spark to their offense, even in a backup role. The team also adds Dario Saric, a power forward/center who could provide some much-needed scoring and rebounding. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Christian Braun and Julian Strawther can fill the Nuggets’ hole at shooting guard

New York Times

If the first two preseason games against the Boston Celtics are to be believed, the Denver Nuggets aren’t going to be the deepest team in the NBA this season. “Julian Strawther is poised and ready to have a really good second season,” Denver head coach Michael Malone said. He’s confident offensively, can play multiple spots, and on a team that …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets know another NBA title is ‘incredibly difficult’ but they’re embracing the challenge

New York Times

DENVER — Nikola Jokić was still rocking the beard he started growing this summer at the Paris Olympics. In also is the hope Denver’s solved some of the issues that plagued it and ultimately led to last season ending short of the NBA Finals run the Nuggets were anticipating. That being said, we know that it’s going to be incredibly …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race

Associated Press

WNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indiana’s Caitlin Clark and Chicago’s Angel Reese in this season’s rookie of the year balloting: “She did things the league has never seen before.” The latest examples of that came Friday night, when Clark and Reese went head …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: Have the Lakers wasted LeBron James’ final years?

LA Times

Welcome to this week’s Lakers newsletter, I’m Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times and this is my weekly chance to speak directly to the readers in the same way the J. As LeBron James earned an unlikely MVP — the plan wasn’t necessarily for him to be Team USA’s best player at the Olympics when Grant Hill first …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says

Associated Press

DENVER — Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The deal provides Denver with a much-needed backup point guard for oft-injured star Jamal Murray and gives the 35-year-old veteran and nine-time All-Star a chance to play with a championship contender that is …

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5 months ago

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He’s expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The point guard averaged a career-low 11.1 points per game while mostly coming off the bench last season for the Clippers, who were bounced by Dallas in the first round of the playoffs while Kawhi …

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5 months ago

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook, pick and cash to Utah Jazz for guard Kris Dunn

LA Times

The Clippers have traded guard Russell Westbrook, who is expected to eventually land with the Denver Nuggets following a series of transactions. Mercurial guard Russell Westbrook, who opted into his $4-million contract this summer, has been traded to Utah in a sign-and-trade deal that will give the Clippers guard Kris Dunn, the team announced. Frank talked about the “great respect” …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell Westbrook opts in with Clippers, Paul George declines

LA Times

Clippers forward Paul George looks to pass as Dallas’ P.J. All-Star forward Paul George has informed the Clippers that he is opting out of his contract for $48.7 million and will become an unrestricted free agent, people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter told The Times on Saturday afternoon. After Kawhi Leonard agreed during the season to a …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawrence Frank expresses cautious optimism about Clippers’ future: ‘The window is still open’

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — In the recent past, Lawrence Frank’s end-of-season addresses have been rather emotional. Last season, Frank was quite stern and pointed, declaring the Clippers needed to get back to “honoring and respecting the regular season.” Compared to those years, Frank’s demeanor this time was relaxed, even peaceful. How to improve team while keeping core together While acknowledging the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: LeBron James and Darvin Ham in middle of Lakers mess

LA Times

Is it possible to love the Lakers but wish LeBron would take his tired act elsewhere? What I can’t understand is why general manager Rob Pelinka, who kept Talen Horton-Tucker and let Alex Caruso walk away, and who traded Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for Russell Westbrook, has not. Tom Stapleton Glendale :: My father introduced me to the Lakers …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years

Raw Story

KENNARD — Donald Lamb was fighting a losing battle against his ever-growing East Texas lawn when his neighbor, City Council member James Westbrook, approached him. Credit: Callaghan O'Hare for The Texas Tribune April Wright, Kennard’s city administrator, reviews paperwork inside City Hall. The City Council’s role is primarily to establish the annual tax rate, pay bills, authorize grant applications and …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks

LA Times

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to drive past Mavericks forward P.J. Leonard was listed as questionable because of right knee inflammation for Game 3, and though he started Friday night, he rarely looked sharp during the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Leonard said his knee “just didn’t respond the way we wanted” after he …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Don’t disrespect my name:’ Russell Westbrook gets in heated exchange with fan

LA Times

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook was seen telling a Hornets fan, “Don’t disrespect my name,” during halftime of Sunday’s game in Charlotte. During halftime of the Clippers’ game in Charlotte on Sunday, Westbrook confronted a man sitting near courtside wearing a Hornets jersey and a light-blue balloon hat. “I got kids, don’t disrespect my name,” Westbrook can be heard telling the …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Struggling Clippers still searching for an ‘identity’ after loss to Pacers: ‘We’re soft’

LA Times

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook controls the ball in front of Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Smith during the Clippers’ 133-116 loss Monday at Crypto.com Arena. “We’re soft.” That was Lue’s response when asked about James Harden saying the Clippers “got to find our identity,” after a 133-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday that dropped the Clippers to fifth …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers’ loss to 76ers puts more stress on their home playoff plans

LA Times

Clippers guard James Harden tries to cut off a drive by 76ers guard Buddy Hield during the first half of the Clippers’ 121-107 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers have won as many times on the road as they have at home, where Sunday’s 121-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers ran their losing streak at Crypto.com Arena to a …

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9 months ago

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland

LA Times

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook jogs on the court during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in January. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue wouldn’t give an exact timetable for Westbrook’s return. “He’ll play sometime next week.” If Westbrook doesn’t play Monday, he could return on the road — the Clippers play at Philadelphia on Wednesday and at Orlando on Friday. So, …

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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets keep ascending, and a new face in all 30 places

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavs' perfect start

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

NBA Rewind: The Joel Embiid controversy, Drake vs. DeMar DeRozan and beefy weekend

Bryce Westbrook is changing people's ideas about disability and ability at work

Clippers focusing on how to slow down Nuggets center Nikola Jokic

Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window

How Christian Braun and Julian Strawther can fill the Nuggets’ hole at shooting guard

Nuggets know another NBA title is ‘incredibly difficult’ but they’re embracing the challenge

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race

Lakers newsletter: Have the Lakers wasted LeBron James’ final years?

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He’s expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook, pick and cash to Utah Jazz for guard Kris Dunn

Russell Westbrook opts in with Clippers, Paul George declines

Lawrence Frank expresses cautious optimism about Clippers’ future: ‘The window is still open’

Letters to Sports: LeBron James and Darvin Ham in middle of Lakers mess

This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks

‘Don’t disrespect my name:’ Russell Westbrook gets in heated exchange with fan

Struggling Clippers still searching for an ‘identity’ after loss to Pacers: ‘We’re soft’

Clippers’ loss to 76ers puts more stress on their home playoff plans

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland