NBA Notes: Celtics, Sam Hauser, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Raptors
Celtics
Sam Hauser scored 24 points and knocked down eight 3-pointers as the Celtics defeated the Pelicans 144-118, clinching the No. 2 seed in the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic
Lakers
LeBron James recorded 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds as the Lakers defeated the Suns 101-73 on Friday, clinching home-court advantage for the...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Kings, Devin Carter, Wizards
Trail Blazers
Deni Avdija poured in 35 points as the Trail Blazers defeated the Clippers 116-97 on Friday, putting themselves in position to claim the...
Hawks clinch playoff spot, but No. 5 seed not yet set
The Hawks have officially secured an Eastern Conference playoff berth following Friday’s win over the Cavaliers, the NBA officially announced.
Atlanta improved to 46-35 with...
Wizards land No. 1 pick and AJ Dybantsa in mock draft
The Wizards made aggressive moves at the trade deadline, adding Trae Young and Anthony Davis in deals aimed at accelerating their rebuild.
According to a...
Heat converting Jahmir Young to standard contract
The Heat are promoting guard Jahmir Young from his two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press.
Young...
Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit
If Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ever hits the trade market, expect just about everyone to at least check in.
That includes the Lakers and Celtics,...
Nets, Timberwolves loosely linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo
When it comes to where Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo winds up next season, everyone seems to bring up the Knicks or the Heat.
Not so...
Doc Rivers says Shams Charania angrily called Bucks over coach’s comments
It’s not always NBA players or coaches getting upset with the media. Sometimes, it goes the other way, too.
For instance, Bucks coach Doc Rivers...
Heat officially waive Terry Rozier, open roster spot
The Heat have officially waived guard Terry Rozier, as relayed by Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The move had been expected for...
Lakers introducing new courtside section for playoffs, with hefty price tag
If you want to sit courtside for Lakers playoff games, you are going to need deep pockets. Even deeper than usual.
According to a report...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson weighing lineups with playoffs looming
With the playoffs right around the bend, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is still sorting through what his starting and closing lineups will look like.
That's...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks
Lakers
LeBron James finished with 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Lakers defeated the Warriors 119-103 on Thursday.
James shot 11-of-17 from the...
NBA: 14 playoff spots still up for grabs entering final weekend
Two days left. Fourteen NBA playoff spots still undecided.
Yeah, the league isn’t lacking drama heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The league...
