Category: NBA

Gobert, Wolves Extend Lakers’ Winless Start With 111–102 Win

MINNEAPOLIS—Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Rudy Gobert added 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended the Los Angeles Lakers’ winless start with a 111–102 win on Friday night. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 14 of his 21 points in the fourth and D’Angelo Russell had 11 points…


Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 24 as Thunder Beat Clippers Again

OKLAHOMA CITY—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder earned their second straight win over the Clippers, beating Los Angeles 118–110 on Thursday night, Oct. 27. Lu Dort scored 21 points and Aleksej Pokusevski added 15 for the Thunder, who beat the Clippers 108–94 on Tuesday. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard missed both games…


Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 Help OKC Top Short-Handed Clippers

OKLAHOMA CITY—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 108–94 on Tuesday night, Oct. 25, for their first win of the season. Gilgeous-Alexander played after sitting out Sunday’s game against Minnesota with a bruised left hip. Against the Clippers, he made 11 of 22 field goals and…


Russian Court Upholds US Basketball Star Griner’s 9-year Drug Sentence

KRASNOGORSK, Russia—A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil. Griner and her lawyers had asked for acquittal or at least a reduction in her sentence, which they said was disproportionate to the offense and at odds with…


Suns Beat Clips 112–95, Paul 3Rd NBA Player With 11K Assists

LOS ANGELES—Chris Paul was back in a familiar building in a city he still calls home. With his parents, wife, kids and brother looking on, he became the third player in NBA history to reach 11,000 assists. Propelled by Devin Booker’s 35 points, the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112–95 on Sunday night….


Jerami Grant Hits Winner, Trail Blazers Send Lakers to 0–3 Start

Jerami Grant made a driving layup with three seconds left and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 106-104 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23. LeBron James missed a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer for the Lakers, who are 0–3 for the second time since James arrived in…


NBA Roundup: Ja Morant (49) Guides Grizzlies Over Rockets

a Morant scored a game-high 49 points and steered the visiting Memphis Grizzlies to a 129–122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday. Morant hit 17 of 26 shots from the floor. He finished 5-for-6 on 3-point attempts, his lone miss coming late in the fourth quarter on a heave against an expiring shot clock….


Stephen Curry Launches Graphic Novel Series on Sports Stars

NEW YORK—Stephen Curry’s latest move is one for the books. The NBA superstar is launching a graphic novel series, “Stephen Curry Presents!: Sports Superheroes,” in partnership with Penguin Workshop. The first of four planned installments will focus on Curry’s career and is scheduled for fall 2024. The series will be created through the publishing arm…


Kawhi Scores 14 in Return, Clippers Hold Off Lakers 103–97

LOS ANGELES—Kawhi Leonard had 14 points and seven rebounds in his first game in 16 months, and the Los Angeles Clippers opened a season of sky-high expectations with a 103–97 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night. Paul George scored 15 points and John Wall added 15 in his debut for the Clippers, who held…


Stephen Curry, Warriors Celebrate Championship, Beat Lakers

SAN FRANCISCO—After all those thrilling NBA Finals battles of last decade, Stephen Curry and LeBron James can still put on a spectacular show well into their 30s. Opening night between these two greats showed why Curry’s team is on top these days. Curry began the season with 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds despite…