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☆ The Sports Illustrated Cover, a Faded Canvas That Once Defined Sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Kevin Draper | Benjamin Mullin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Or it could have been the declaration that a 17-year-old LeBron James was “The Chosen One,” 20 months before he played in his first N.B.A. For sports fans of a certain age, the memory of running to the mailbox to see what was on the cover of the latest weekly issue of Sports Illustrated is indelible. “You would get that cover and you’d be like: ‘Man, this is what happened last week. But the road has been particularly rough for Sports Illustrated, with its shrinking staff and reduced print frequency. Last week, most of the employees were either laid off or told their employment would be uncertain after 90 days, leaving the publication’s future in flux.

Persons: Dwight Clark, LeBron James, “, ”, Nate Gordon Organizations: United States Olympic, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, Sports Illustrated, Players ’ Tribune Locations: “

But it was Green's recent history — two suspensions for on-court conduct this season — that Hill and USA Basketball couldn't ignore. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesGreen is one of four current NBA players with more than one Olympic gold medal. There are a slew of players in line to potentially make their first Olympic team, including reigning MVP Joel Embiid and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry. All 41 players on the current list have expressed interest in playing; 24 have been All-Stars, with a combined 131 selections. That means, at minimum, 12 past All-Stars won't graduate from the pool to the actual Olympic team this summer.

Persons: Grant Hill, ” Hill, “, ” Green, Golden, Minnesota's Rudy Gobert, Phoenix's, Green, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Chris Paul —, didn't, Sean Ford, Steve Kerr, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, ” ___ Organizations: Paris, Paris Games, men's, Golden State, Olympic, USA, USA Basketball, NBA Locations: United States, Hill, Las Vegas, Paris, Canada, paris

☆ Tristan Thompson: Former NBA champion suspended without pay for 25 games after violating NBA’s drug policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson has been suspended by the NBA for 25 games without pay for violating the league’s anti-drug program. “The Cleveland Cavaliers fully support the NBA/NBAPA Anti-Drug Program, and we are disappointed in the recent news surrounding Tristan Thompson,” the organization wrote. We stand behind Tristan and offer our support throughout this suspension period.”The 32-year-old Thompson has spent time with six different teams in his 13-year NBA career. Thompson – an Ontario, Canada, native – is averaging 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game for Cleveland this season. Fueled by the stellar play of All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland has won eight straight games and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Persons: Tristan Thompson, Thompson, ”, “, Tristan, –, LeBron James –, James, David Maxwell, Thompson –, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Organizations: CNN — Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, ibutamoren, Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, SARM, US Food and Drug Administration, Doping Agency, The Cleveland Cavaliers, Drug, Cleveland, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Sacramento, Sacramento Kings , Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers, Eastern Conference Locations: Sacramento Kings ,, Thompson – an Ontario, Canada, –

“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

☆ The family of a Mississippi high school football player who died after being forced to practice in 103-degree heat is now suing the school district
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe parents of a Mississippi high school football player are suing his school district after he died when coaches made him sprint in extreme heat conditions. AdvertisementAthletes under 30 can also be at risk of cardiac arrest during intense competition. Also in August, a top high school basketball player died in Pinson, Alabama, after going into cardiac arrest during a school workout. And a high school football player in Scottsdale, Arizona was sidelined in September after going into cardiac arrest during a workout . Another USC player, Vince Iwuchukwu, went into sudden cardiac arrest during a practice in July 2022, according to CNN .

Persons: —, Trey Laster, Laster, Ben Crump, vomited, Crump, Michael Strecker, LeBron James's, Bronny James, James, Vince Iwuchukwu, Keyontae Johnson Organizations: Service, Business, Rankin County School District, Rankin County School, British, of Sports Medicine, New Hampshire Public Radio, University of Southern, USC, CNN, NCAA Men's Division, Oklahoma City Thunder, University of Florida Locations: Mississippi, Rankin, Maine, New, Pinson , Alabama, Scottsdale , Arizona, University of Southern California

☆ Why Lamar Jackson is in a league of his own
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

He’s had some up-and-down years through injury and offensive woes, but this season Jackson has been back to his best, leading a No. 1 playoff seed and, while the year ended in playoff disappointment, Jackson had delivered one of the best regular seasons ever by an NFL quarterback. Jackson speaks after winning the NFL MVP award at the end of the 2019 season. “To be honest with you, I really didn’t care for other teams, really,” Jackson told reporters during his signing press conference. That’s the accolade that I really want so bad.”And now, with a second NFL MVP almost certainly sewn up, don’t bet again Jackson lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy on February 11.

Persons: CNN —, LeBron James, Lamar Jackson, Michael Vick, He’s, Jackson, Jackson scrambles, Michael Owens, Jim Rassol, Lance Zierlein, quarterbac Vick, Julie Jacobson, “, ”, “ It’s, LeBron James ’, Reassuringly, Ozzie Newsome, Joe Flacco, Flacco, hadn’t, Tom Brady, David J, Phillip, There’s, ” Jackson, Thearon, Henderson, ’ Jackson, wasn’t, ’ …, Nick Shook, Rob Carr, Jim Gray, don’t, Vince Lombardi Organizations: CNN, NBA, NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Boynton Beach High School, Sun Sentinel, Tribune, Service, Louisville Cardinals, Atlantic Coast Conference, Louisville, Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore, Bowl, San Francisco 49ers, Levi's, Getty, AFC, Los Angeles Rams Locations: Florida, Jackson, Baltimore, Maryland

☆ How Vogue got Usher's debut cover wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementUsher finally made his Vogue debut after 30 years in the music industry, but you probably wouldn't immediately clock him on his own cover. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for iHeartRadioUsher's first-ever Vogue cover comes weeks before February 11, when he'll headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas. Given his status and accomplishments, people were baffled that Vogue decided on other people sharing Usher's spotlight for the magazine cover. https://t.co/syfPaJQqdK — Deets (@ScottieBeam) January 17, 2024Can someone explain to me why Usher’s Vogue cover looks like a Where’s Waldo book? 👀 pic.twitter.com/eXRoeVa1qE — Jade Novah (@JadeNovah) January 18, 2024Usher’s Vogue cover is awful.

Persons: Usher, —, Theo Wargo, iHeartRadio Usher's, Usher isn't, Carolyn Murphy, adoringly, She's, Usher wasn't, Daniele Venturelli, LeBron James, Gisele Bündchen, …, didn’t, Waldo, — J ade, ovah Organizations: Service, Vogue, American Vogue Locations: Las Vegas, American, hite, oman

☆ LeBron James signs trading card deal with Fanatics Collectibles, leaving Upper Deck
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

LeBron James is moving his trading card sponsorship to Fanatics Collectibles after more than 20 years with rival Upper Deck. Fanatics will kick off the deal by selling a unique Bowman brand card featuring a dual autograph of the National Basketball Association legend and his son Bronny. The multiyear deal will mean new inventory of signed James trading cards. It also shakes up the balance of power in the recently revived sports memorabilia and trading card industry. Fanatics Collectibles, under Michael Rubin's $31 billion sports platform company Fanatics, purchased Topps in 2022 for $500 million.

Persons: LeBron James, Bronny, James, James hasn't, Mike Mahan, Michael Rubin's Organizations: Bowman, National Basketball Association, Topps

☆ Tiger Woods ends Nike partnership after 27 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-08 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tiger Woods during the pro-am as a preview for the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in Nassau on Nov. 29, 2023. Tiger Woods' 27-year partnership with Nike has come to an end. "Phil Knight's passion and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf partnership together and I want to personally thank him, along with the Nike employees and incredible athletes I have had the pleasure of working with along the way," Woods wrote. In a statement, the company said: "For over 27 years, we have had the honor to partner with Tiger Woods, one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen. Yet, Woods brought significant exposure to the Nike brand.

Persons: Woods, Tiger Woods, Phil Knight's, Mark Steinberg, Tiger, Roger Federer, Marc Maurer, it's, TaylorMade, aren't, Brian Yarbrough, Edward Jones, Eric Smallwood, LeBron James, Smallwood, — CNBC's Gabrielle Fonrouge Organizations: Nike, Nike Golf, CNBC, Apex Marketing, Golfers, CNBC PRO Locations: Nassau, Swiss, Orlando, Oregon

☆ Pro pickleball players band together as chaos, a merger and pay cuts grip the sport
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-15 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Major League Pickleball finals at Pickle & Chill on October 16, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Emilee Chinn | Getty ImagesDozens of professional pickleball players have formed a collective to voice their concerns about recent pay cuts and the future of the sport. In a letter obtained by CNBC, the collective shared their dissatisfaction with how they have been treated by Major League Pickleball and the Pro Pickleball Association Tour. The MLP and the PPA Tour are currently negotiating a proposed merger. CNBC spoke with multiple players who say they feel like they've been unfairly treated or received threats for not agreeing to the proposed pay cuts.

Persons: Emilee Chinn, Major League Pickleball, they've, LeBron James, Tom Brady, Kevin Durant, Patrick Mahomes, Julio DePietro, Steve Kuhn, Brooks Wiley, DePietro, Connor Pardoe, Jillian Braverman, Braverman, It's, Ritchie Tuazon Organizations: League Pickleball, Getty, CNBC, Major League, Pro Pickleball, MLP, PPA, Florida, NYSE, PPA Tour, MLP Challenger, California BLQK Bears Locations: Columbus , Ohio, Pardoe, California

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers entertain fans with their sprinter-like tempo and historic scoring pace. So we're excited to go to Vegas and play some more defense." It's not that the league's worst-ranked scoring defense suddenly found a magical solution. “The old saying is offense wins games, defense wins championships. I'm a big believer in that myself so if we keep winning games, we'll figure it out on defense.”___

Persons: Tyrese Haliburton, “, Tatum, ” Haliburton, we’re, Rick Carlisle's, Frank Vogel's, ” Bruce Brown, —, Haliburton, he's, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Jordan, James, ” Carlisle, Jayson, Tyrese, they're, Myles Turner, ” Organizations: INDIANAPOLIS, The Indiana Pacers, Boston, NBA, Pacers Locations: Las Vegas, Vegas, Boston, Indiana

Ken Griffey Jr. and Ozzie Smith have agreed to manage or coach at the May 25 Hall of Fame East-West Classic. The Negro Leagues East-West All-Star Game began at Chicago's Comiskey Park in September 1933, two months after MLB's first All-Star Game at the same ballpark, and was played annually through 1962. Major League Baseball has recognized seven Negro Leagues from 1920-48 as having big league status, but incorporating those numbers has not yet been completed. “As a kid growing up, I thought Negro League baseball was backyard, barnstorming baseball. “That was the first time I really, really, really thought about it, and I was like, damn, I really want to be in the Hall of Fame.

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☆ LeBron James: Why his incredible 360 layup went viral
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

James enjoyed such a moment on Saturday in his LA Lakers’ 107-97 win over the Houston Rockets, as he pivoted past the defense and pulled off an incredible 360 reverse layup, before falling to the floor where he lost track of the ball. But “the fans let me know that I made it,” he later told reporters. After all, even at almost 39 and in his 21st NBA season, LeBron is still LeBron, his presence on the court still able to transform games and generate column inches. LeBron James controls the ball against Dillon Brooks of the Houston Rockets in the first quarter. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images“That’s right up there, it’s what you come to expect from him,” coach Darvin Ham told reporters afterwards.

Persons: LeBron James, James, ”, Christian Wood, LeBron, Dillon Brooks, Ronald Martinez, Darvin Ham, he’s, ” James, Anthony Davis, ” Davis, Ime Udoka Organizations: CNN, NBA, LA Lakers, Houston Rockets, Lakers, Rockets

The son of NBA career scoring leader LeBron James was upbeat and jovial as he knocked down seven consecutive 3-pointers at one point during warmups, and then joined assistant coach Kurt Karis for an impromptu dance move on the sideline. James ignited the crowd when he rose up and jammed home a one-handed dunk. James was expected to have a final evaluation with USC staff before resuming practice next week, a family spokesperson said in a statement. When the team returned to the court for the start of the game, James took his spot at the end of the bench, donning gray USC sweats. Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesAfter the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Thursday night at Oklahoma City, LeBron James said he would skip a game to attend his son’s college debut if they fell on the same night.

Persons: Bronny James, Gonzaga, LeBron James, Kurt Karis, James, He'll, “, LeBron, ” USC’s, Bronny Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas Invitational, USC, Trojans, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City, Long, Long Beach State, Lakers, Galen Center, AP Locations: Southern California, Long Beach, Texas

☆ An old quote where Anthony Bourdain called Henry Kissinger a 'murderous scumbag' is making the rounds on X
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Anthony Bourdain despised Henry Kissinger, and called him a "murderous scumbag" in his 2001 book. Screenshots of Bourdain's words are now making the rounds on X after Kissinger's death. AdvertisementThe late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was famously unfiltered, and didn't mince any words when writing about former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. AdvertisementAfter Kissinger's death on Wednesday, Bourdain's words are now making the rounds on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Once you've been to Cambodia, you'll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands."

Persons: Anthony Bourdain, Henry Kissinger, — Bourdain, —, you've, you'll, Bourdain, Kissinger, Slobodan Milošević, Anthony Bourdain pic.twitter.com, NtEu4YMOW7 Organizations: Service Locations: Cambodia, Serbian

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James has been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball four months after suffering a cardiac arrest, and the Southern California freshman is expected to make his collegiate debut soon. “What soon means, I don’t know,” coach Andy Enfield said after USC’s win over Eastern Washington on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-1 sophomore suffered a cardiac arrest in July 2022. He suffered a cardiac arrest in July during a workout at Galen Center. The 6-foot-3 guard played at Sierra Canyon School in the Chatsworth section of Los Angeles and chose to stay close to home in picking USC.

Persons: — Bronny James, James, “, Andy Enfield, “ It’s, ” James didn't, didn’t, Gonzaga, LeBron James, ” Enfield, Boogie Ellis, Kobe Johnson, “ Bronny's, ”, He's, Vincent Iwuchukwu, Iwuchukwu Organizations: ANGELES, Southern, USC, USC’s, Eastern Washington, Long, Los Angeles Lakers, Trojans, Oklahoma, Galen Center, Sierra Canyon School, AP Locations: Southern California, Las Vegas, Long Beach State, Chatsworth, Los Angeles

☆ Aaron Rodgers to return to New York Jets practice as season winds down
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Just 11 weeks after new New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon, head coach Robert Saleh announced the soon-to-be 40-year-old could now return to practice. Rodgers could participate in limited practices that include throwing to teammates but would not include any contact, Saleh said. According to NFL.com, the Jets have 21-day window to evaluate Rodgers in practice while he remains on the injured reserve list. “If the answer is no, then I gotta listen to my body.” Aaron Rodgers on TuesdayThe 4-7 Jets have six games left in the regular season. News of Rodgers’ seemingly miraculous recovery has social media abuzz, with even NBA superstar LeBron James marveling at the quarterback’s possible return.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh, Saleh, Rodgers, ” Saleh, “ Aaron, ”, Pat McAfee, McAfee, “, I’m, ” Rodgers, ” Aaron Rodgers, LeBron James marveling, ” James Organizations: CNN, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, NFL.com, Jets, Washington, NBA, NFL, Green Bay Packers, of Fame

☆ Why Dallas? Las Vegas Sands casino moguls make a play for the NBA – and Texas
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Contessa Brewer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

After all, Las Vegas is the headquarters of the family's empire, even if it doesn't have any casino resorts in the city anymore. Adelson is the widow of Las Vegas Sands founder Sheldon Adelson, who died in January 2021. And Las Vegas is now a preeminent destination for sports, with the NHL's Golden Knights, the NFL's Raiders, the WNBA's Aces and a Formula 1 Grand Prix. He is also the president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands. Las Vegas Sands itself has spent years and millions of dollars as well in pursuit of the same goal.

Persons: Miriam Adelson, Adelson, Sheldon Adelson, Adam Silver, LeBron James, he's, Shaquille O'Neal, Patrick Rishe, St . Louis, Dumont, Mark Cuban, Patrick Dumont, Miriam Adelson's, Sivan, Cuban, Sands Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, Western, Golden State Warriors, American Airlines Center, Dallas , Texas ., Las Vegas Sands, NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Vegas Sands, Golden Knights, NFL's Raiders, WNBA's Aces, League Baseball's, Vegas, NBA, Sacramento Kings, Washington University, Dallas, CNBC, Sands, Apollo Global Management, VICI, Mavericks, Dallas Morning News Locations: Dallas , Texas, Las Vegas, Vegas, Oakland, St ., Dallas, Vegas Sands, Texas

☆ 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

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rout LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94 on Monday night. The reigning NBA MVP, Embiid notched his sixth career triple-double with 2 minutes left in the third quarter. James scored 18 points in 29 minutes but nothing he did could make a dent in the 76ers' lead. Best of luck, Paul,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. 76ers: Hit the road for games Wednesday at New Orleans and Friday at Boston.

Persons: — Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Embiid, Embiid's, James, Tyrese Maxey, Anthony Davis, Maxey, Patrick Beverley, Marcus Morris Sr, Jalen, Davis, Paul Reed, ” Reed, “, Paul, ”, Darvin Ham, Nick Nurse, “ I’m, Kelly Oubre Jr, Oubre, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, 76ers, Lakers, Eagles, ” Lakers, UP NEXT, Detroit, Oklahoma City . 76ers, New, Boston Locations: shootaround, UP, New Orleans

☆ NBA roundup: 76ers end Thunder's 6-game win streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Embiid returned after missing Wednesday's loss to Minnesota with hip soreness, helping the 76ers snap a two-game losing streak and end the Thunder's six-game winning streak. Kyle Kuzma finished with 12 points and added team-highs of eight assists and seven rebounds. Lakers 121, Cavaliers 115Anthony Davis had 32 points and 13 rebounds to help visiting Los Angeles to a win against Cleveland. Los Angeles also received solid bench contributions, as Austin Reaves had 15 points and 10 assists, Christian Wood scored 13 points and Jaxson Hayes added 10 points. Zion Williamson, who led the Pelicans to a road win over the Los Angeles Clippers late Friday night, continued his pattern of sitting out the second night of back-to-back sets.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Cason Wallace, Alonzo Adams, Tyrese Maxey, Embiid, Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Holmgren, Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter, Young, Jared Butler's, Kyle Kuzma, Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Jamal Cain, Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie, D'Angelo Russell, Angeles, Austin Reaves, Christian Wood, Jaxson Hayes, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Cleveland, Georges Niang, Craig Porter, Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, Kelly Olynyk, Zion Williamson, Paul George, Terance Mann, Norman Powell, Russell Westbrook, Ivica Zubac, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center, USA, 76ers, Thunder, Atlanta, Washington, Hawks, Seven Washington, Nets, Brooklyn, Miami, The Nets, Lakers, Cavaliers, Cleveland, Jazz, Pelicans, New Orleans, Utah, Los Angeles Clippers, Clippers, Mavericks, Dallas, Los, Thomson Locations: Oklahoma City , Oklahoma, USA, Minnesota, New York, Los Angeles, Utah, Salt Lake City

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bronny James was on the court with his No. 23 Southern California teammates for pregame warmups Thursday for the second straight game, although he mostly watched from under the basket, did some rebounding and then took three shots from the corner. James went through warmups with his teammates before Sunday night's home game against Brown for the first time this season after suffering a cardiac arrest in July. Bronny James appeared to be in a jovial mood, speaking and laughing with teammates and occasionally passing them a ball. "Yes he is with us and he's studying the game, he's watching his teammates participate and play and he'll be out there hopefully pretty soon."

Persons: — Bronny James, James, Brown, Children's, LeBron James, Bronny James, Andy Enfield, I'm, ” Enfield, he's, he'll Organizations: DIEGO, Sunday, Trojans, Seton Hall, UC San Diego, Los Angeles Lakers, USC, warmups, AP Locations: Southern California, warmups

☆ LeBron James tops 39,000 points as Lakers rout Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against the against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Omer Yurtseven scored 18 points off the bench and John Collins led the starters with 15 points for Utah, which fell to 2-2 in group play. James scored seven points to help the Lakers to an 11-7 lead and make him the first NBA player to reach 39,000 points in league history. James checked back in and Los Angeles scored six straight points to go up by 20 points with 1:40 left in the half. The Lakers took a 62-41 lead into the break.

Persons: LeBron James, Gary A, Vasquez, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Christian Wood, Omer Yurtseven, John Collins, James, Reaves, Markkanen, Hachimura, Davis Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Crypto.com, NBA, Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Utah, Jazz, Los Angeles, Dallas Mavericks, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Angeles, Utah

☆ NBA roundup: Cavs recover, top 76ers in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The victory extended Cleveland's winning streak to four games and improved the Cavaliers to 2-1 in East Group A action in the in-season tournament. Allen logged 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Mobley had 18 points and 12 rebounds. Magic 126, Raptors 107Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and Orlando defeated visiting Toronto in an NBA in-season tournament game. Jalen Suggs added 18 points for the Magic, who have won four in a row. Omer Yurtseven scored 18 points off the bench and John Collins led the starters with 15 points for the Jazz, who fell to 2-2 in group play.

Persons: Jarrett Allen, Joel Embiid, Bill Streicher, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Allen, Mobley, Max Strus, Tobias Harris, Buddy Hield, Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Durant, of Famer Elvin Hayes, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Moritz Wagner, Gary Harris, Dennis Schroder, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Anunoby, Jakob Poeltl, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, LeBron James, James, Omer Yurtseven, John Collins Organizations: Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Wells, Wells Fargo Center, NBA, Cavaliers, East, Philadelphia, Cleveland, 76ers, Pacers, Hawks, Haliburton, Atlanta ., Orlando Magic, Suns, Trail Blazers, Phoenix, of Famer, Raptors, Orlando, Toronto, Magic, Lakers, Jazz, Los Angeles, Utah, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Wells Fargo, Indiana, Atlanta . Haliburton, Atlanta, Portland, Phoenix

☆ NBA roundup: Kevin Durant, Suns top Jazz in 2OT thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Kings 129, Mavericks 113Domantas Sabonis put up a double-double, De'Aaron Fox won his scoring duel over Kyrie Irving and Sacramento won its sixth straight game, outlasting host Dallas. Luka Doncic had team highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds and added seven assists for the Mavericks, who lost their second game in as many days. Franz Wagner scored 19 points and snared seven rebounds, and Jalen Suggs added 18 points. Jerami Grant scored 14 points and Jabari Walker added 13 for Portland, which lost its seventh straight game. Skylar Mays had 11 points and seven assists and Deandre Ayton added 11 points for the Trail Blazers, whose only lead was at 2-0.

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