‘Ripped away’: Inside the Mavericks’ struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash
Since the trade, the fans’ outrage toward the Mavericks has remained. And they’re looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas. Says one: it’ll be “absolute brimstone fire.”
LeBron ‘defies’ age with another historic 40 in win
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games at age 40 or older, reaching his latest milestone in Thursday’s win over the Blazers.
‘Not as dominant’: Embiid admits knee limiting him
Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has been hampered by a left knee injury this season, admitted Thursday that “the way I was playing a year ago is not the way I’m playing right now.”
Hawks’ Young after loss: Officiating ‘one-sided’
Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young said he felt the officiating was “one-sided” after Thursday night’s loss to the Magic.
Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams’ physical
The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers’ decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.
Hornets’ Ball to sit out vs. Nuggets with sore ankle
Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball will sit out Thursday’s game at the Denver Nuggets due to left ankle soreness.
F Stevens rejoining Grizzlies on 10-day contract
The Grizzlies added another wing for the stretch run Thursday, signing forward Lamar Stevens to a 10-day contract.
Source: Morant is Griz player in burglary string
Ja Morant is the Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the men charged in break-ins at the homes of pro athletes, a source confirmed.
Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami, a Finals preview and the intriguing storylines to watch this NBA season
The NBA trade deadline is behind us, and the playoffs are two months away. Here are the biggest reunions and storylines to watch for the rest of the regular season.
Luka to sit vs. Blazers for injury management
Lakers star Luka Doncic will not play Thursday against the Trail Blazers because of left calf injury management, the team announced.