Heat 98, Spurs 96

SAN ANTONIO — This time, the other guys were left in pain. LeBron James, who exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals in the fourth quarter due to leg cramps, returned in a big way Sunday night for Game 2. The Miami forward scored 35 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and made an assist on a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Shelly Sterling reportedly to run charity

Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling will continue to be close to the organization as part of the terms of the team’s sale to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, according to the Associated Press. Two sources told the AP that the $2 billion deal allows for up to 10 percent of the team — or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Sterling to run charity as part of Clippers’ deal

Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling will continue to be close to the organization as part of the terms of the team’s sale to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, according to the Associated Press. Two sources told the AP that the $2 billion deal allows for up to 10 percent of the team — or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Jazz step outside franchise to hire Snyder

The Utah Jazz introduced new coach Quin Snyder in a press conference Saturday. Snyder, the former Missouri coach, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks. Snyder signed a three-year contract with a team option for a fourth year, according to reports. He replaces Tyrone Corbin, who was not offered a new […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies F Johnson arrested for domestic assault

Memphis Grizzlies forward James Johnson was arrested Saturday morning for domestic assault causing bodily harm, according to Memphis TV station Fox 13. Johnson had a domestic dispute with his wife at the couple’s home about 2 a.m. Johnson’s wife called police saying that he “hit her in the face and choked her,” according to the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jazz introduce Snyder as coach

The Utah Jazz introduced new coach Quin Snyder in a press conference Saturday. Snyder, the former Missouri coach, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks. Snyder signed a three-year contract with a team option for a fourth year, according to reports. He replaces Tyrone Corbin, who was not offered a new […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Lakers not considering Fisher

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to eliminate Derek Fisher as a candidate for their heading coaching vacancy because they want someone with previous NBA coaching experience, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers think highly of Fisher and believe he will be a good NBA coach or executive in the future but changed course […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Lakers not considering Fisher

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to eliminate Derek Fisher as a candidate for their heading coaching vacancy because they want someone with previous NBA coaching experience, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers think highly of Fisher and believe he will be a good NBA coach or executive in the future but changed course […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: James angry but preparing for Game 2

Miami Heat forward LeBron James remains frustrated that he had to come out of Thursday night’s opener of the NBA Finals after cramping, but he expects to be fully recovered on Sunday for Game 2. James took 2 1/2 bags of intravenous fluids after the game and will take extra supplements in preparation. The San […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021