LeBron James: Honor to play on Christmas, but would rather be with family
LeBron James has played more Christmas Day games than anyone in NBA history. It hasn’t made the decision any easier.
Asked about suiting up for...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson safe despite speculation
There are at least some quiet rumbles making the rounds about coach Kenny Atkinson and his job security with the Cavaliers.
Nothing loud. Nothing imminent....
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Warriors
Bucks
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with the calf strain that’s kept him out since early December, but there was at least some movement...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Ivica Zubac, Heat, Kasparas Jakucionis, Spurs
Clippers
Clippers center Ivica Zubac will be sidelined at least three weeks with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Zubac...
Warriors Notes: Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Buddy Hield
The Warriors were down 11 early Saturday. Then Draymond Green got himself tossed. And somehow, that helped.
Green picked up two quick technicals early in...
Rival teams expect Bulls to listen on Coby White
The door may be opening a little wider in Chicago.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, rival teams are getting the sense that...
Kings facing Domantas Sabonis dilemma ahead of trade deadline
With Domantas Sabonis sidelined for at least another four to five weeks while recovering from a partially torn meniscus in his left knee, the...
Rival execs expect Clippers to explore James Harden talks
There’s a growing belief around the league that the James Harden situation in Los Angeles could come to a head before the trade deadline.
After...
Lakers’ LeBron James on Chris Paul ordeal: ‘Not for me to comment on’
LeBron James is staying out of it. Completely.
Asked about the Clippers parting ways with Chris Paul, James said he hasn’t even talked to his...
Clippers finally grab a win, but climb remains steep
The Clippers finally gave themselves something to build on Saturday, knocking off the rival Lakers. That much was real. The climb back to relevance,...
Cavs’ struggles have league watching, phones ringing
At this point, the Cavaliers don’t look like a team that’s merely waiting on answers. They look like a team still searching for the...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic exits blowout loss to Clippers with leg injury
The Lakers had a rough night get worse Saturday.
Star guard Luka Doncic was ruled out at halftime of a 103-88 loss to the Clippers...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown thinks Jayson Tatum could make return this season
Count Celtics Star Jaylen Brown among those who aren’t ruling out a late-season return for Jayson Tatum.
Brown expressed confidence this week that his longtime...
Warriors need to figure out what’s next for Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga
There’s a growing sense around the league that the Warriors may need more than a tweak to stop the slide.
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott...














