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☆ Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and 9 other NBA players ready for big years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( John Hollinger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The Basketball 100 The story of the greatest players in NBA history. In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process. I had the Most Improved Player (Maxey), but none of the other 13 players who received votes made my list. Zion Williamson, PF/C, New OrleansThis one is a pure eye-test call: Williamson finished last season playing the best basketball of his career. (Photo of Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson: Tyler Kaufman / Getty Images)

Persons: Tyrese Maxey, wasn’t, James Harden, Maxey, — I’ll, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren, Scottie Barnes, Charlotte’s Mark Williams, Davis, He’s, LeBron James ’, Anthony Davis, Dyson Daniels, Daniels, Zion Williamson, Williamson, Zion, Amen Thompson, Thompson, Josh Giddey, Chicago Giddy, he’s, Jalen Williams, Williams, it’s, RJ Barrett, Barrett, Tre Mann, Miles McBride, John Jones, Charlotte Mann, Mann, Charlotte’s, there’s, Julian Strawther, Denver I’m, Nuggets hadn’t, Kentavious Caldwell, Cam Thomas, Brooklyn I’m, Thomas, Dennis Schröder’s, Thomas ’, Powell, Norm, ”, Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Harden, he’ll, Zach Harper, Tyler Kaufman Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves, Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Davis, SG, Hawks, Pelicans, Houston, League, Chicago, New Orleans, Thunder, Bulls, Oklahoma, Raptors, Knicks, USA, Hornets, Denver, Nuggets, Nets, Brooklyn, Clippers, The Athletic Locations: Atlanta, New Orleans, PF, positionless, Houston, Wembymania, Chicago, Oklahoma City, SF, Toronto, Canada, New York, Gonzaga, Brooklyn, playmaking, Phoenix

☆ Clippers open Intuit Dome with The Wall! and opposing fans are already testing the rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Fred Katz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

His friend, a Clippers fan, had invited him to opening night. is a place by Clippers fans and for Clippers fans. Within moments, he was out, the first fan in Clippers history asked to leave The Wall. on Wednesday, and it wasn’t Chris, Steve, Ashley or any other adult who attended the overtime thriller. “That one,” the guard said, “I had to let go.”(Photo of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: Ronald Cortes / Getty Images)

Persons: Chris, Steve, Chuck the Condor, Kevin Durant, Corey Maggette, Durant, ”, Yolanda, Ashley, Sharon, ” Sharon, “, —, Kirby Lee, Leonard, Devin Booker, couldn’t, Steve Ballmer, Ronald Cortes Organizations: LA Clippers, Los Angeles, Clippers, Phoenix Suns, NBA, Intuit, Steve Ballmer University, The Clippers, Suns, Intuit Dome, Wednesday’s Suns, Getty Locations: INGLEWOOD, Calif, Phoenix

☆ NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a nail-biting 116-113 overtime win to spoil the Los Angeles Clippers’ grand opening of their new arena, the Intuit Dome. But the Suns surged back and Durant tied the game with a fadeaway jumper over two Clippers players with just 21 seconds remaining to force OT. Durant finished with a team-high 25 points to go with seven rebounds, three steals and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. Alex Goodlett/Getty ImagesMorant, one of the NBA’s most electrifying players, showcased all of his scintillating ability in the win. Three Grizzlies players finished with more than 20 points, with the impressive Santi Aldama scoring 27 and Desmond Bane adding 24.

Persons: Kevin Durant, Durant, James Harden, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Beal, Kawhi Leonard, Harden’s, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lillard, Adrian Griffin, Doc Rivers, Mitchell Leff, Antetokounmpo, ” Lillard, “ You’ve, You’ve, it’s, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Ja Morant, Memphis Ja Morant, Morant, Alex Goodlett, Walker Kessler, Morant’s, Santi Aldama, Desmond Bane, Lauri Markkanen Organizations: CNN, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Intuit, NBA, Clippers, Suns, Washington Wizards, Minnesota Timberwolves, The Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee, Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Memphis, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Grizzlies, Western Conference, Three Grizzlies, Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons Orlando Magic, Miami Heat Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Locations: West, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Memphis

☆ Clippers star Kawhi Leonard reportedly out indefinitely with knee inflammation
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to start the season with right knee inflammation, reports ESPN. Leonard has not practiced with or played in any games for the Clippers during the preseason. Since then, his right knee has been a recurring issue. In 2023, Leonard missed the final three games of the Clippers’ first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns after tearing the meniscus in his right knee. The Clippers will tip off their regular season on Oct. 23 against the Suns.

Persons: Kawhi Leonard, Leonard, we’ve, Brian Shaw, “, ” Leonard, Angeles, Paul George, George Organizations: Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN, Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Team USA, Paris, ” Clippers, Western, Los Angeles, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Suns Locations: Los

☆ Kawhi Leonard: LA Clippers star set to miss rest of preseason and possibly beginning of regular season
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will miss the rest of the preseason due to inflammation in his right knee, head coach Ty Lue said on Monday. Leonard, a two-time NBA champion, is yet to play for the Clippers this preseason and will sit out the team’s final warmup game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Lue said Leonard would “continue to keep rehabbing” his knee this week, according to Reuters. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported last month that Leonard underwent a procedure on his right knee during the offseason. Last week, Lue said he was “not sure” if Leonard would be able to play against Phoenix.

Persons: Kawhi Leonard, Ty Lue, Leonard, Lue, “, rehabbing, Derrick White, Shams Charania, Lawrence Frank, Leonard – Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Clippers, Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Reuters, “, Dallas Mavericks, Team USA, Paris, Intuit, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix

☆ Dream Team dreaming: How great can this U.S. men’s basketball team still be?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Still, as the U.S. men’s team starts its Olympic run Sunday, it begins with a roster that has drawn countless comparisons to the Dream Team. On paper, the U.S. men’s team is arguably the best team assembled since 1992. Durant is the most prolific scorer in U.S. men’s history and could, if the Americans win gold in Paris, become the most decorated Olympic men’s basketball player. A loss in the knockout stages, when there are no more second chances, and a Dream Team redux becomes a historic nightmare. In that scenario, the U.S. men’s team would be remembered forever, even if not quite held in the same reverence as the Dream Team.

Persons: Michael Jordan’s, Rod Thorn, Russ Granik, David Stern, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Thorn, Jordan, Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, “, ” Granik, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, ” Curry, Gregory Shamus, Barkley, Bird, Magic, we’re, ”, Anthony Davis, James, Curry, Durant, Michael, Larry, Joel Embiid, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Leonard, Embiid, Durant couldn’t, Christian Laettner, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, who’s, Duke, Steve Kerr, ” Kerr, Gregg Popovich, Popovich, ” James, ” Davis, hasn’t, Wembanyama's, Tim Clayton, Corbis Organizations: Paris Games, PARIS, Team USA, Chicago Bulls, Barcelona Games, ”, U.S, men’s, Dream, Paris, NBA, South, Atlanta Games, USA Basketball, Serbia, Games, Olympic, South Sudanese, American, Lille Olympics, Oklahoma City Thunder, French, FIBA, U.S ., Dream Team, Team, France, Getty Locations: United States, I’m, ”, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, South Sudan, Germany, U.S, USA, Jordan, Paris, Cameroon, London, Barcelona, Lille, France, Belgian, Serbia, Greece, Canadian, basketball, Tokyo

☆ Kevin Durant set to play in Team USA’s Paris Olympics opener vs. Serbia
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

PARIS – Barring any last-minute setbacks, Kevin Durant will make his 2024 debut with Team USA versus Serbia in their first game of the Paris Olympics after he missed the entire exhibition campaign with a calf strain, coach Steve Kerr said. When asked if he expected Durant to play Sunday, Kerr said “hopefully” — referring to the perennial All-Star making it through Saturday’s practice with no trouble. He ramped up his practices after the U.S. made it to France with a team practice Wednesday in Lille and a scrimmage Thursday in a Parisian suburb. GO DEEPER For Team USA, a Kevin Durant-Steph Curry reunion brings hope of a needed joltDurant is the most prolific scorer in U.S. men’s history. He has 640 points overall (Olympics and FIBA World Cup play), the most points scored in a single Olympics and a single FIBA competition, the second-most points in a single Olympics and the most points in a FIBA game.

Persons: Kevin Durant, Steve Kerr, Nikola Jokić, Durant, ” Kerr, Kerr, Kawhi Leonard, Steph Curry, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Garrett W, Ellwood Organizations: PARIS, Team USA, Serbia, Paris Olympics, NBA, Americans, Olympic, Olympics, FIBA, Tokyo Games, USA, Getty Locations: London, U.S, France, Lille, Parisian, Durant, USA

☆ Men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and Team USA’s top threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mike Prada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The 2024 men’s Olympic basketball tournament at the Paris Games is overflowing with star power — and not just from Team USA. Even South Sudan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, proved its mettle by nearly upsetting Team USA in a tune-up matchup last weekend. White was a member of the 2019 FIBA World Cup team, while Edwards and Haliburton made their debuts at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Twenty-seven of the 30 NBA teams will have at least one player participating in this tournament. Can Team USA do it again in 2024?

Persons: Seth, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Team USA’s, Pierre Mauroy, It’s, James, Joel Embiid, Joel, Grant Hill, Curry, Embiid, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Tyrese Haliburton, Leonard, Boston Celtics ’ Derrick White, Durant, Haliburton, Tatum, Holiday, Booker, Adebayo, Embiid Curry, Tatum James, Edwards Booker, Edwards, Davis, Jordi Fernandez, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, he’s, Jamal Murray, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett, Zach Edey, Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Bogdan Bogdanović, They’ll, Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, Antetokounmpo, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Matthew Dellavedova, Josh Giddey, Josh Green, Dyson Daniels, — Rudy Fernández, Willy Hernangomez, Santi Aldama, we’re, Bruno Caboclo, ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, Jose Alvarado —, Rui Hachimura, Luol Deng, Dante Exum, Jock Landale, Duop, Gui Santos, Luguentz Dort, Andrew Nembhard, Nickeil Alexander, Walker, Trey Lyles, Evan Fournier, Nicolas Batum, Bilal Coulibaly, Mo Wagner, Daniel Theis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jose Alvarado, Nikola Jović, Vasilije Micić, JT Thor, Usman Garuba, ’, We’ll, Giuseppe Cacace Organizations: Paris Games, Paris, Team USA, Luka Dončić’s, France, Germany, USA, Australia, CNBC, Team, Serbia, Pierre, Bercy Arena, NBA, NBC, South, Telemundo, Universo, The Philadelphia 76ers, U.S, USA Basketball, Tyrese, Boston Celtics, Embiid, BetMGM, Brooklyn Nets, Jordi Fernandez . Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, FIBA, Veteran NBA, Orlando Magic, Bahamas, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Timberwolves, Blazers, Mavericks, Spurs, Pistons, Tominaga, Pelicans, Olympic Locations: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Luka Dončić’s Slovenia, London, Abu Dhabi, U.S, Canada, Serbia, South Sudan, Spain, Lille, France, Paris, Australia, Spain Germany, Japan France, Brazil Greece, Sudan, Puerto Rico Serbia, Greece Canada, Australia Japan, France Brazil, Germany, Puerto Rico, Serbia USA, Japan, Brazil Australia, Spain France, USA Serbia, USA, Greece, Brazil, Cameroon, Edwards, Tokyo, Haliburton, Holiday, Jordi Fernandez ., Nigeria, Valencia, ” Puerto Rico, Tremont Waters, . Puerto Rico

☆ New Balance partners with the WNBA as the brand looks to grow in women's sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks plays defense against Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx on June 5, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Juan Ocampo | National Basketball Association | Getty ImagesNew Balance on Tuesday announced a multiyear deal with the WNBA, joining a growing roster of backers for women's sports. The agreement will make New Balance an official partner of the WNBA and will include broadcast, digital and retail content featuring Los Angeles Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink. The deal comes as New Balance looks to grow the company's share across basketball and to become a leader in women's sports. In August, Cameron Brink became the first woman's basketball player to sign with New Balance.

Persons: Cameron Brink, Bridget Carleton, Juan Ocampo, Armour, Jessica Vassall, Brink, Kawhi Leonard, Balance, Jeff Haynes Organizations: Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, Crypto.com Arena, National Basketball Association, Getty, WNBA, Adidas, Nike, Puma, New, Stanford University, NBA, CNBC, Paris Olympics, Chicago Sky Locations: Los Angeles , California, Chicago , IL

☆ NBA Playoffs: Luka Dončić leads Dallas Mavericks to road victory over Los Angeles Clippers to tie series
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

It was ’90s basketball at its best.”The Mavericks were led by 32 points from Luka Dončić, who added yet another playoff win against the Clippers to his résumé, along with six rebounds and nine assists. The Clippers closed the gap again, but Dončić hit a clutch, step-back three-pointer over James Harden with 1:26 left in the game to extend Dallas’ lead to 90-81. The heat of the moment caused Dončić to turn to the Clippers crowd and roar in triumph. Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News/Getty Images“Just staying poised and understanding that mistakes are going to happen, and it’s a playoff game,” he told the Mavs broadcast. Pacers level series against Bucks, Timberwolves extend lead over the SunsElsewhere, the Indiana Pacers leveled their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks with an impressive 125-108 Game 2 road victory.

Persons: Jason Kidd, “, ” Kidd, Luka Dončić, –, Irving, Dončić, James Harden, ” Dončić, ” Irving, Kyrie Irving, Keith Birmingham, ”, “ It’s, we’ve, Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, ” Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Jaden McDaniels, McDaniels –, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant Organizations: CNN, The Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas, Mavericks, Luka, Clippers, MediaNews, Pasadena Star, Teams, ESPN, “, Pacers, Bucks, Timberwolves, Suns, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns Locations: Dallas

☆ LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team will be anchored by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, making his fourth appearance after skipping the past two Olympics. This will be the 36-year-old Curry’s first Olympic Games, making him the fifth player to represent the Warriors at an Olympics with Team USA. The US team will hold a training camp and exhibition games in Las Vegas in July, before traveling to Paris. The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place on July 26 with men’s basketball play beginning the following day.

Persons: ”, LeBron James, James, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese, Bam Adebayo, Joel Embiid, Paul Childs, Embiid, Steve Kerr, Gregg Popovich Organizations: CNN, USA, Tokyo Olympics, Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Miami, Olympic Games, Warriors, Team USA, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, Tokyo Games, US Locations: Tyrese Haliburton, Cameroon, France, Las Vegas, Paris

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has a strained left inner thigh and his status for this weekend's All-Star Game in Indianapolis was uncertain, though coach Tyronn Lue didn't consider the injury to be serious. The 32-year-old six-time All-Star sat out Wednesday night's road game against the Golden State Warriors after playing with the injury Monday against Minnesota. He was experiencing some soreness in the hip, so when the game got out of reach we didn’t put him back in the fourth quarter to be smart about it." Leonard leads the Clippers with 24.1 points per game and is second on the team with 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. ___Photos You Should See View All 22 Images

Persons: Kawhi Leonard, Tyronn Lue didn't, “, ” Lue, didn’t, Leonard Organizations: FRANCISCO, — Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota, Clippers Locations: Indianapolis

It is the 10th time the Timberwolves have won this season when trailing at halftime, which is second in the NBA. They recognize that and set the tone at the start of the second half.”The Timberwolves trailed 53-49 at halftime, but seized control in the third quarter, outscoring the Clippers 40-19. Minnesota started the second half with eight straight points, but it wasn't until midway through the third quarter that it was able to pull away. The Timberwolves had a 12-2 spurt to close the quarter as Towns scored eight straight points and Edwards had a reverse layup to give them an 89-72 advantage going into the fourth quarter. Edwards and Towns were both 6 of 6 at the line as the Timberwolves made all 13 of their foul shots in the period.

Persons: — Karl, Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, “, Chris Finch, ”, Edwards, ” Gobert, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, George, Eric Piatkowski, Tyronn Lue, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Western Conference, Timberwolves, NBA, ” Timberwolves, Clippers, Minnesota, Towns, ” Clippers, UP NEXT Timberwolves, Golden State Locations: Towns, Minnesota, Edwards, Los Angeles, Portland, Golden

DETROIT (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. “I’m so grateful to be on this team,” said Westbrook, who immediately fouled Cade Cunningham after his basket and celebrated with his teammates at the bench. Leonard reached 30 points with five minutes left in the quarter when he put Los Angeles ahead 89-80. Powell started the fourth with another 3, and Los Angeles led 108-90 after the first minute of the fourth. Detroit got within 116-109, but the Clippers scored nine points in 74 seconds to ice the game.

Persons: — Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Westbrook, James Harden, Harden, “ I’m, ”, Cade Cunningham, “, Tyronn Lue, Williams, Paul George, George, ” Lue, ” Jalen Ivey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Marcus Sasser, didn’t, Leonard, Norman Powell’s, Powell, Ivey, Russ, ” Ivey, He’s, — Organizations: DETROIT, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Clippers, Pistons, Detroit, Westbrook, NEXT Clippers, Miami Heat, Sunday, Magic Locations: ” Los Angeles, Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also had two players selected. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Western Conference-leading Timberwolves will be going to the Feb. 18 game in Indianapolis. Stephen Curry is an All-Star for the 10th time, while the Lakers' Anthony Davis and Devin Booker of Phoenix rounded out the West reserves. Jalen Brunson was selected for the first time and was joined by teammate Julius Randle from the Knicks, who went 14-2 in January. They had to choose three frontcourt players, two guards and two other players, regardless of position.

Persons: — Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, Orlando's Paolo Banchero, Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, Boston's Jaylen Brown, Curry, of Famer Paul Arizin’s, Davis, George —, Leonard, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, Boston’s Jayson Tatum, Tyrese, LeBron James, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander of, Luka Doncic, That's, Trae, Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, Boston's Derrick White, Rudy Gobert, Jimmy Butler, Adam Silver, Randle, ___ Organizations: Los Angeles Clippers, Star, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Western Conference, Timberwolves, Lakers, Knicks, of Famer, of Famer Paul Arizin’s Warriors, NBA, Indiana, Alexander of Oklahoma City, Luka, Celtics, Wolves Locations: Indianapolis, Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton, Phoenix, Dallas, Sacramento, Minnesota, Towns

LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game. James is an All-Star — and an All-Star starter — for the 20th time, with the league unveiling the results of this season’s starter balloting on Thursday night. Durant is a 14-time selection now, one of only 11 players in NBA history to be picked that many times. Tatum set an All-Star Game record last season, scoring 55 points in Salt Lake City on the way to MVP honors. This year’s All-Star Game goes back to the traditional East-vs.-West format, which was utilized in the first 66 NBA midseason classics.

Persons: LeBron James, James, —, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Dallas ’ Luka, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Stephen Curry, Durant, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Boston’s Jayson Tatum, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid —, Tatum, Milwaukee's Damian Lillard, “, ” Tatum, it’s, Curry, Boston's Jaylen Brown, York's Jalen Brunson, Atlanta's Trae, Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, Miami's Bam Adebayo, Anthony Davis, Orlando's Paolo Banchero, Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox, Phoenix's Devin Booker, Kawhi Leonard, Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, ” Haliburton, I’ve, ”, Antetokounmpo, ” Durant, Adam Silver, Gordie Howe, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Howe, Aaron, Mays, Musial, Mickey Mantle, it’ll, SportsMediaWatch, ” Joe Dumars, ___ Organizations: NBA, Star, Western Conference, Golden State, Eastern Conference, Haliburton, TNT, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, NHL, Major League Baseball, Star Games, Kobe Bryant’s, League, TBS Locations: Indianapolis, Dallas, Dallas ’ Luka Doncic, Oklahoma, Salt Lake City, Miami, Indiana, Indy, U.S

“It is a privilege to select the team that will help us toward the goal of once again standing atop the Olympic podium. If he plays and the U.S. wins, Durant would be the first men’s player with four basketball golds. “I will play in the Olympics,” Durant adamantly said last fall at Phoenix’s media day. The other 28 players on the list are headlined by a pair who may make their Olympic debuts — Embiid and Curry among them. Players not in the pool aren’t exactly ineligible to make the Olympic team; while it is a long shot, it has happened before.

Persons: LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Golden, Steve Kerr, Miami's Erik Spoelstra, Mark, Grant Hill, — Durant, James, Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, James Harden, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Jrue, Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Durant, ” Durant, — Embiid, Curry, ” Curry, ” Embiid, Nick Nurse, Jarrett Allen, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Scottie Barnes, Mikal, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Alex Caruso, Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox, Aaron Gordon, Tyrese Haliburton, Josh Hart, Tyler Herro, Chet Holmgren, Brandon Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr, Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Bobby Portis, Austin Reaves, Duncan Robinson, Derrick White, Trae Young, “, ”, Adebayo, ” Green, Green, Antonio’s Keldon Johnson, Gregg Popovich, Johnson, JaVale McGee, Bradley Beal, Kevin Love —, — Organizations: USA Basketball’s, Paris Olympics, U.S, Janeiro Games, USA Basketball, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, ”, Philadelphia, France, ” 76ers, Golden State, Olympic, Tokyo Games, Spurs, AP Locations: USA, Paris, United, Cameroon, Mikal Bridges, Golden, paris

☆ NBA roundup: Joel Embiid, 76ers demolish Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia won for the fourth time in six games. Anthony Davis had 17 points and 11 rebounds and D'Angelo Russell contributed 12 points and seven assists for the Lakers, who had won four of five. Ausar Thompson tossed in 16 points and Jaden Ivey had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Malcolm Brogdon scored 24 points against his former team, while Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Trail Blazers.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Bill Streicher, Tyrese Maxey, trey, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, D'Angelo Russell, Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Jordan, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Paul George, Kyle Kuzma, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey, Jerami Grant, Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton, Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Bruce Brown, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Zion Williamson Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Wells, Wells Fargo Center, NBA, 76ers, Philadelphia, Lakers, Nuggets, Clippers, Denver, Pistons, Washington, Detroit, The Pistons, Blazers, Pacers, Portland, Indiana, Trail Blazers, Pelicans, Seven Utah, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Wells Fargo, Los Angeles, Detroit, Indianapolis, Utah, New Orleans, Salt Lake City

☆ NBA roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Bucks past Wizards
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Magic 113, Celtics 96Orlando turned in a dominant second half and extended its winning streak to six games by beating visiting Boston in an NBA in-season tournament game. Suns 110, Grizzlies 89Devin Booker scored a season-high 40 points to fuel visiting Phoenix to a victory over Memphis in an NBA in-season tournament game. Knicks 100, Heat 98RJ Barrett converted a go-ahead, three-point play with 1:59 left for host New York, who stormed back from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to beat Miami in an NBA in-season tournament game. Raptors 121, Bulls 108OG Anunoby scored 26 points and Toronto defeated visiting Chicago in an NBA in-season tournament game. Indiana, which had already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals of the NBA in-season tournament, finished the East Group A stage with a 4-0 record.

Persons: Brook Lopez, Paul Rutherford, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Lopez, Jordan, Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones, Corey Kispert, Antetokounmpo, Washington's Landry, Green, Alperen Sengun, Justin, Sengun, Jabari Smith, Fred VanVleet, Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Orlando, Mo Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Booker, Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Santi Aldama, Derrick Rose, RJ Barrett, Jalen Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Anunoby, Dennis Schroder, Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, DeRozan, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield, Cade Cunningham's, Jadey Ivey, Jalen Duren, De'Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, Malik Monk, Sabonis, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Stephen Curry, Dario Saric, Victor Wembanyama, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell Organizations: Milwaukee, Boston Celtics, TD Garden, USA, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Bucks, Washington, Jordan Poole, Nuggets, Houston, Denver, NBA, Celtics, Boston, Orlando, East Group, Suns, Grizzlies, Memphis, Knicks, New, Miami, New York, Raptors, Bulls, Toronto, Chicago, Pacers, Pistons, Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana, Detroit, Jalen, Timberwolves, Sacramento, Minnesota, West Group, Kings, Warriors, Spurs, Golden State, Group, Pelicans, Clippers, New Orleans, Los, Dallas, Thomson Locations: Boston , Massachusetts, USA, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver, Phoenix, Memphis, New York, Toronto's, Indianapolis, Indiana, Minneapolis . Sacramento, Minnesota, San Antonio, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, New Orleans

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Knock off the booing.”Leonard has been jeered by Spurs fans since he demanded a trade and was dealt from San Antonio to the Toronto Raptors on July 18, 2018. Fans booed as Leonard stood at the free throw line following a foul by Spurs forward Keldon Johnson with 3:08 remaining in the first half. Fans showered Leonard with thunderous jeers in his initial return to San Antonio following his trade to Toronto. The booing has lessened over the years with some fans cheering when he was announced at last year’s game.

Persons: —, Gregg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, ” Popovich, It’s, ” Leonard, Leonard, Keldon Johnson, Popovich, James Harden, “, I’ve, ”, Bobby Knight, ” Knight Organizations: ANTONIO, Frost Bank Center, Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors, Clippers, Indiana Hoosiers, Michigan State Locations: — San Antonio, San Antonio, Antonio, Toronto

☆ NBA roundup: Hornets work OT to snap Celtics' streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Ex-Celtic Gordon Hayward had 20 points. Boston's Payton Pritchard added 21 points. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points for the Nuggets, who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Williamson scored 18 points in the second quarter to help the Pelicans take a 13-point halftime lead, and Ingram scored 18 third-quarter points as the lead expanded to 31 at the end of the period. Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points for Minnesota, which won for the ninth time in its past 10 games.

Persons: Charlotte ,, Miles Bridges, Sam Sharpe, Charlotte, LaMelo Ball, Celtic Gordon Hayward, Bridges, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Payton Pritchard, Reggie Jackson, Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone, Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley III, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, dishing, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Jimmy Butler, Coby, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Williamson, Ingram, Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, Sabonis, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Daniel Theis, Harden, Russell Westbrook, Keldon Johnson, Cedi Osman, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Spectrum Center, USA, Hornets ., Celtic, Celtics, Nuggets, Pistons, Denver, Detroit, Bucks, Wizards, Washington, Bulls, Chicago, Pelicans, Timberwolves, Knicks, Minnesota, New, Clippers, Spurs, San Antonio, Warriors, Rockets, Golden State, Houston, Thomson Locations: Charlotte, Charlotte , North Carolina, USA, Milwaukee, Miami, New Orleans, Minnesota, New York, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Antonio, Golden, San Francisco, California

☆ NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox (43 points) pushes Kings past Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Sabonis finished with 27 points and 14 rebounds and Malik Monk added 20 points off the bench for the Kings. Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. each added 14 points. Trae Young led the Hawks with 22 points and 13 assists while Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Evan Mobley contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, and Max Strus also scored 18 points. It was his second game of at least 20 points in a Clippers uniform, both in the past two contests.

Persons: De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama, Scott Wachter, Fox, Domantas Sabonis, Sabonis, Malik Monk, Zach Collins, Derrick White, White, Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr, Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Gary Harris, Paolo Banchero, Cole Anthony, Mo Wagner, Chicago's Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Brunson, Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard, Charlotte, Miles Bridges, Malik Beasley, Lillard, Beasley, LaMelo Ball, Darius Garland's, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Kevin Knox, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas, Brandon Ingram, Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Harden, Alperen Sengun, Green, Fred VanVleet, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Shaedon Sharpe, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Lauri Markkanen Organizations: Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Frost Bank Center, NBA, Spurs, Celtics, Raptors, Boston, Toronto, Bulls, Orlando, Chicago, Orlando Magic, 76ers, Hawks, Atlanta, Knicks, Wizards, Washington, Bucks, Hornets, Milwaukee, Cavaliers, Pistons, Cleveland, Detroit, Pelicans, Nuggets, New Orleans, Denver, Clippers, Rockets, Houston, Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers, Trail Blazers, Portland, Suns, Jazz, Phoenix, Thomson Locations: San Antonio , Texas, USA, Sacramento, Antonio, Philadelphia, New York, Bridges, Los Angeles, Utah, Salt Lake City . Durant

☆ Nuggets keep Clippers winless in James Harden era
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena. Los Angeles led 102-98 with 3:24 left, but the Nuggets scored seven straight points to go ahead by three with 1:37 left. Los Angeles missed on the other end and Gordon's putback dunk made it 99-98 with 3:47 left. The Nuggets led 60-52 at halftime but the Clippers rallied in the third. Harden gave Los Angeles the lead with two free throws and then made it 84-81 with a 3-pointer with five seconds left.

Persons: Jamal Murray, Ron Chenoy, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr, Christian Braun, Paul George, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Harden, George, Jackson, Gordon, Leonard, Jokic, Tucker, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Westbrook, Porter Organizations: Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Ball, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Clippers, Los, Nuggets, . Los Angeles, The Nuggets, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia

☆ NBA roundup: Wolves earn ejection-marred win over Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Saddiq Bey supplied 19 points and Bogdan Bogdanovic tossed in 17 for the Hawks in their NBA in-season tournament opener. Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 11 rebounds and Duncan Robinson made four 3-pointers on the way to 18 points for Miami. The Jazz also improved to 2-0 in Group West A play of the NBA's in-season tournament. Mikal Bridges added 21 points for Brooklyn. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 21 points, but the Magic scored 18 points in the final quarter of their first tournament game.

Persons: Karl, Anthony Towns, John Hefti, Mike Conley, Klay Thompson, Draymond, Jaden McDaniels, Thompson, McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Green, Edwards, Brandin Podziemski, Dario Saric, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Paul George, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Harden, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Achilles, Derrick Rose, Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, soreness, Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III, Ausar Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Butler, LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner, Turner, trey, Joel Embiid, De'Anthony Melton, Tyrese Maxey, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Wembanyama, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Hawkins, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Tim Hardaway Jr, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero Organizations: Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, Draymond Green, Timberwolves, Minnesota, NBA, Golden State, Nuggets, Clippers, Denver, West Group, Lakers, Grizzlies, Memphis, Los, Hawks, Pistons, Atlanta, Detroit, Hornets, Miami, Charlotte, Pacers, 76ers, Haliburton, Indiana, Philadelphia, Sixers, Thunder, Spurs, Oklahoma City, Mavericks, New, Pelicans, Dallas, Jazz, Trail Blazers, Utah, Portland, Nets, Brooklyn, Orlando, East Group, Magic, Thomson Locations: San Francisco , California, USA, San Francisco, New Jersey, Golden, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, P.J . Washington, Haliburton, San Antonio, New Orleans, Utah, Portland, Salt Lake City, New York, Brooklyn

☆ NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Mavs overwhelm Clippers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

This was the Clippers' first in-season tournament game, while the Mavericks improved to 1-1. Tyrese Maxey racked up 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and four steals for Philadelphia, which has won seven straight games. Rockets 104, Pelicans 101Fred VanVleet drilled two late 3-pointers as Houston rallied from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat visiting New Orleans in an NBA in-season tournament game. Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who were playing in their first in-season tournament game. Anthony Edwards added 28 points for the Timberwolves, with Rudy Gobert racking up 11 points and 10 rebounds, Mike Conley scoring 11 points and Jaden McDaniels hitting for 10.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Dwight Powell, Kevin Jairaj, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Derrick Jones Jr, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Killian Hayes, Duren, Fred VanVleet, VanVleet, Brandon Ingram, Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Keyonte George, Desmond Bane, Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Jrue Holiday, Lonnie Walker IV, Trendon, Dennis Smith Jr, Karl, Anthony Towns, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Jaden McDaniels, LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Mark Williams, Charlotte, Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Murray, Malik Monk, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, American Airlines Center, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Dallas, The Mavericks, Clippers, Mavericks, West Group B, 76ers, Pistons, Philadelphia, Detroit, Rockets, Pelicans, Houston, New, Jazz, Grizzlies, Memphis, Celtics, Nets, Boston, Brooklyn, Trendon Watford, Timberwolves, Spurs, Minnesota, Lakers, Suns, Phoenix, Wizards, Washington, Hornets, Charlotte, East Group, Thunder, Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Kings, Group, Thomson Locations: Dallas , Texas, USA, Detroit, New Orleans, Utah, Minnesota, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Washington

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