The Mavericks’ trade deadline pact that shipped out Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis is the deal that keeps on giving — or perhaps taking in the eyes of one longtime Western Conference rival. Phoenix’s star guard Devin Booker weighed in on the franchise-altering trade after the Suns’ 125-116 victory in Dallas Sunday, … Read more
A pair of teams just outside certain NBA Playoffs thresholds will meet as part of Monday’s NBA schedule as the Atlanta Hawks host the Philadelphia 76ers. Atlanta (30-34) is seventh in the Eastern Conference, one spot behind a guaranteed postseason spot and avoiding the NBA Play-In Tournament. Meanwhile, Philadelphia (22-41) is 11th in the East, … Read more
The NBA season isn’t over but we’re already talking about the end of the Kevin Durant era with the Phoenix Suns. It’s true, the Suns have been one of this season’s biggest disappointments as they’ve managed to muster up a pitiful 30-34 record to sit 1.5 games back of the final play-in spot in the … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to get along without star small forward LeBron James (groin), who may miss up to two weeks, when they battle the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Los Angeles is coming off a 111-101 loss to Boston on Saturday, while Brooklyn dropped a 105-102 decision to Charlotte that same night. … Read more
The Boston Celtics have been without Kristaps Porzingis for the last six games, including Monday night’s win over the Utah Jazz, as the big man has been dealing what he described as a “viral illness” that the team hasn’t “been able to fully identify yet.” Porzingis last suited up on Feb. 26 when the Celtics … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers began life without LeBron James, who’s expected to miss at least one to two weeks with a strained groin, on Monday with a 111-108 road loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Luka Dončić finished with 22 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds, his second triple-double since joining the Lakers, but without James … Read more