Heat’s problems go beyond slow start, with numbers pointing to both ends
The Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and a 3-6 record. Safe to say, that wasn’t the idea.
There’s time to straighten things out. But...
How to watch Cavs vs. Knicks: TV channel, live stream and start time
The Cavs took care of the Sixers. Now comes a visit from the defending champion Knicks.
Fresh off Friday’s 119-95 win, the Cavs return to...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid searches for answers: ‘Nothing is going in’
CLEVELAND — Joel Embiid knows something is off. Figuring out how to fix it has been the difficult part.
The Sixers center finished with six...
Bulls have a lineup problem, with no easy fix in sight
The Bulls are trying to develop young players, establish a new system and figure out who belongs in their future.
Right now, they’re having a...
Cavs have another chance to show progress against familiar problem in Knicks
The Cavs handled one piece of unfinished business against the Sixers. Now comes a team that left them with considerably more.
The Knicks visit Rocket...
Man arrested on suspicion of stalking at LeBron James’ Los Angeles home
A man was arrested on suspicion of stalking Friday night at LeBron James’ Los Angeles property, according to TMZ.
Security personnel contacted police around 9...
Donovan Mitchell gives Cavs what they need, even when shot won’t cooperate
Donovan Mitchell doesn’t have to shoot the Cavs to every victory. Some nights, getting everyone else involved will do just fine.
Friday offered a pretty...
Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits
Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night.
That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly...
Cavs finally give a big lead the protection it deserves
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have already demonstrated they can build a lead. What happens afterward has been considerably less dependable.
Friday offered a better answer....
LeBron James after nightmare return against Cavs: ‘I sure wasn’t good at all’
CLEVELAND — LeBron James received a warm welcome at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers were considerably less accommodating once the game started.
James is 41. On...
Mavericks get reminder they can help Cooper Flagg, too
Cooper Flagg doesn’t need to rescue the Mavericks every time their offense gets stuck. Friday offered a useful reminder that they have other players...
Pelicans need to get Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy more involved
The Pelicans have Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. Finding enough shots for them shouldn’t be this difficult.
Yet the two combined for just 17...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic reaches 40-point average, draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons
Luka Doncic has reached the point where the historical comparisons mostly involve Wilt Chamberlain.
That’s usually a pretty good indication of how things are going.
Doncic...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is giving defenses more than his scoring to worry about
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points in three quarters Friday. The Hornets probably would have preferred that he stick to shooting.
He also handed out nine...
Wizards’ Kyshawn George gives them a reason to look beyond Trae Young
Trae Young’s return to Atlanta was the obvious story. Kyshawn George gave the Wizards something more useful to think about beyond one emotional night.
Their...
Could Knicks find frontcourt help in a trade with Clippers?
The Knicks don’t need a blockbuster to improve their chances of repeating. Another dependable big man would be a reasonable place to start.
Whether the...
Grizzlies’ 6-0 start gives way to a turnover problem and three straight losses
The Grizzlies opened the season 6-0 and gave everyone a reason to reconsider their expectations.
Three straight losses later, they’re providing a reminder that a...
Kings’ defense keeps giving their offense little chance
The Kings got 22 points and eight assists from Darius Acuff Jr., found some unexpected help on the wing and put together one of...
