BOSTON — Malcolm Brogdon suffered a partial tear in the tendon exiting his right elbow that leads to his forearm, team sources say Athleticism. Brogdon suffered the injury in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, according to the sources, who were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak officially. The Celtics guard … Read more
By Shams Charania, David Aldridge, Josh Robbins and Law Murray LA Clippers general manager Michael Winger has agreed to become the president of Monumental Basketball, parent company of the Washington Wizards, Mystics and G League Go-Go, league sources have confirmed. Athleticism Wednesday. The news was first reported by ESPN. Here’s what you need to know: … Read more
Deputies from the Shelby County (Ten.) Sheriff’s Office checked Grizzlies star Ja Morant at her residence Wednesday morning after Morant posted a series of ambiguous messages on her Instagram story, a spokesperson for the office confirmed. from Shelby County Sheriff to Athleticism. Here’s what you need to know: “He’s fine,” office spokesman John Morris wrote … Read more
MIAMI — Coming out of halftime, the Celtics needed something to change if they wanted to salvage their season. But after a few minutes, it was clear that was not the case. Jaylen Brown was trapped in the corner, another turnaround was coming and things were about to get out of hand. Then suddenly, a … Read more
This particular investigation of Nikola Jokić, following his sweep of the Lakers by the Nuggets, pointed to a specific play but was also ontological in nature. The tone of the question conveyed the feelings that he regularly lets viewers digest. What is the!? Mom, how? What you are??? Monday’s micro moment by this macro guy … Read more
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James says he floated the idea of retirement after the Lakers lost in Game 4 to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: James ended his post-game press conference by saying, “I have a lot to think about… Personally, with me moving forward with basketball, I … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Aaron Gordon wasn’t quite sure what to do with himself when the final bell rang. His adrenaline kept him going. He looked around and gave hugs and handshakes to a few Los Angeles Lakers players. He hugged his teammates who came off the bench. It all felt like a haze – like … Read more
The Denver Nuggets will advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Nikola Jokic recorded his eighth triple-double of these playoffs for Denver in the 113-111 victory (30 points, 14 rebounds, 13 … Read more
Carmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his only college season and spent 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement Monday. Anthony, who was not in the NBA this season, is retiring as the No. 9 leading scorer in league history. Only LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, … Read more
MIAMI — Going into Game 3, the Boston Celtics had a plan and a goal. They knew one more loss would push their season to an irreparable breaking point. They came with the best intentions. Then everything fell apart. So after a 128-102 loss to lose 0-3 to the Miami Heat, Joe Mazzulla came out … Read more
