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NBA: Los Angeles Clippers down Portland Trail Blazers to close in on playoff berth
The Clippers moved into fifth place in the Western Conference with the same record as reigning champions Golden State
NBA: Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard back among happy returns
Ben Simmons played against 76ers in his first game since June 2021, making him among a number of big names who got back to basketball action.
NBA: While Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson wait, Zion Williamson wants to be back opening night
Kawhi Leonard and Klay Thompson know it will be a while before they can get back onto the court. Zion Williamson wants to do it on opening night.
NBA: Nets to sign Kevin Durant to four-year extension, Lakers add Carmelo Anthony
The extension, which he becomes eligible to officially sign after Saturday, is expected to vault Durant past $500 million in NBA career earnings.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: In victory over Iran, Team USA sends a message on and off the basketball court
“The Olympics here are a venue and a time where sport transcends all that petty crap that you get from governments,” said Team USA coach Gregg Popovich after his side’s diplomatic masterclass off the court against Iran.
NBA Playoffs: Paul George powers Clippers to win over Suns in third game of Western Conference finals
It was a crucial victory for the Clippers as no team in NBA history has ever won a best-of-seven series after losing the first three games.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James blasts the league as playoff injuries mount
James said, the injuries were due to the "lack of rest" before play restarted in December - just 72 days after the Lakers locked up the title with a victory over the Miami Heat in the quarantine bubble in Orlando, Florida.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard ruled out of playoff tie against Utah Jazz through injury
The Clippers announced that Leonard sprained his right knee during the Clippers' series-levelling win in game four on Monday, and will miss Wednesday's crucial game five in Salt Lake City.
NBA: Donovan Mitchell stars in Jazz’s victory over Grizzlies; Clippers snap 76ers winning run
With Mike Conley taking the night off to rest a hamstring injury, Mitchell took charge early. He made his first five shots on the way to scoring 28 first-half points — his most ever in a half.
NBA All-Star Game 2021: As Team LeBron takes on Team Durant, all you need to know
In a few hours from now, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena the heavily-stacked Team LeBron will tip off against the equally fearsome Team Durant. Here’s all you need to know about the 2021 NBA All-Star Game:
NBA: LeBron James opts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant takes Kyrie Irving as first picks for All-Star Game
This is the fourth year of the NBA's playing captain format for the All-Star Game. James is 3-0, beating teams captained by Curry in 2018 and Antetokounmpo in the last two seasons.
NBA All-Star Game: Voting numbers show the league's players are a tough crowd
NBA players are apparently not easily impressed — even by other NBA players.
NBA: James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and other stars come out against league’s All-Star game plan
James, star playmaker for the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, called the idea of an All-Star Game a "slap in the face" to players
NBA: Bojan Bogdanovic helps Jazz beat Mavericks; Paul George, Kawhi Leonard return to spark Clippers
All-stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard combined for 50 points in their return from the COVID-19 unavailable list as the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Orlando Magic 116-90.
NBA: Spurs-Pelicans game called off in contact tracing measure, league's virus woes continue
As has been the case with most of the other games that have been postponed, contact tracing was cited as the cause of the Spurs-Pelicans postponement.
NBA season preview: From Lakers getting stronger to Bucks winning free agency, biggest talking points
After the most protracted, and yet abbreviated, season of the NBA comes the shortest season of the league. Here are the biggest talking points:
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers expect new head coach Doc Rivers to lead on and off the court
Doc Rivers' activism was highlighted by the Philadelphia 76ers when they officially named Rivers the 25th coach in franchise history on Saturday.
NBA: Doc Rivers' legacy at the Los Angeles Clippers cannot be measured in statistics, records, or even trophies
In his seven years with the Los Angeles Clippers, Doc Rivers could never take the franchise to the NBA Conference Finals, let alone to a title. But his legacy at the team was far beyond numbers, or titles.
NBA Playoffs: Raptors force Game 7 against Celtics with double-overtime win; Clippers take 3-1 lead over Nuggets
Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics will play Game 7 on Friday night for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals against Miami.
NBA Playoffs: Brown helps Celtics rout Raptors to take 3-2 lead in series; Clippers beat Nuggets
Paul George scored 32 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 along with a big late block and the dynamic duo helped the Clippers rally in the fourth quarter for a win over the Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.