Tag: NBA Western Conference
USA Basketball called Isaiah Thomas, who hopes NBA does next
<p>There was a day last spring when Isaiah Thomas noticed he could lift his leg without any pain. That hadn’t happened in years.</p>
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Hayward finding success in more prominent role with Hornets
<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a time when many veteran NBA players are doing anything they can to join a “super team” in hopes of...
Leonard joins injured George on sideline for Clippers
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, joining injured teammate Paul George...
Anthony Davis sits out for Lakers with sore Achilles tendon
<p>LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night with right Achilles tendinosis.</p>
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Wolves’ Beasley gets 120-day sentence for gun threat
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail after <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nba-minnesota-minneapolis-minnesota-timberwolves-malik-beasley-159aa65f18cd3fbef93719e764e5023e">pleading guilty</a> to a felony charge of...
Rebuilt Suns on a roll, climbing in Western Conference
<p>PHOENIX — The bubble was encouraging for them and so was the offseason. But the real proof that the Phoenix Suns might be ready...
A very rare NBA day: Curry, Jokic score 50 in losses
Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic were part of history Saturday. It wasn’t the sort that they’ll savor.
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LeBron warned for flopping; NBA also warns teammate Kuzma
<p>NEW YORK — LeBron James was warned Saturday for violating the NBA's anti-flopping rule after a play in which the superstar appeared to fall...
Anthony Davis sits out for Lakers with sore Achilles tendon
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis sat out the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night with right Achilles tendinosis.
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Wolves’ Beasley gets 120-day sentence for gun threat
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to a felony charge of threats...