Basketball

In a stellar performance, Kawhi Leonard dropped a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Clippers (11-10) ended an 11-game road losing streak against the Utah Jazz (7-15) with a convincing 117-103 victory on Friday night. Leonard’s offensive brilliance was on full display, making a season-high 14 field goals, including…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball FC Barcelona faced a tough challenge against Fenerbahce Beko, dealing with effective three-point shooting from the opponents. Despite a 20-point deficit in the first half, Barcelona secured an 89-81 victory at Palau Blaugrana, maintaining a perfect 7-0 home record in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season….

Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter Zion Williamson’s physical preparedness faced criticism on Thursday when the New Orleans Pelicans suffered a significant defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in the In-Season Tournament semifinals. The stark contrast in speed and energy between the 38-year-old LeBron James and Williamson became a focal point. Repeatedly,…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/X Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. is a fan of Dante Exum’s point guard skills off the bench. (via Dallas Mavericks): “He’s a true point guard. He gets us into sets, makes sure we go out there and are in our right spots at the right times….

Photo: Phoenix Suns/X Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic knows that health means everything for the 2023-24 Phoenix Suns. (via Phoenix Suns): “We’re in the phase to get healthy, and hopefully we can get back Brad [Beal] sooner or later. We just need the games, man. We have people in and out…

Photo: Phoenix Suns/X Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic knows that health means everything for the 2023-24 Phoenix Suns. (via Phoenix Suns): “We’re in the phase to get healthy, and hopefully we can get back Brad [Beal] sooner or later. We just need the games, man. We have people in and out…

Photo: Phoenix Mercury/Twitter Weed-smuggler WNBA player Brittney Griner, who was swapped for a terrorist, is collaborating with ESPN and Disney to recount her experience of being held in Russia. The collaboration encompasses various endeavors, such as a documentary produced by ESPN Films, an exclusive initial interview on ABC featuring Robin…

USC head coach Andy Enfield shared insights with reporters following Bronny James’ first full-contact practice, shedding light on the young player’s progress and expectations for his debut with the Trojans. Enfield expressed optimism about James’ performance, stating, “He looked good, and he has to get his timing back and get…

Photo: Chicago Bulls/Twitter Amidst the Chicago Bulls’ early-season struggles, rumors of a potential trade involving star guard Zach LaVine have surfaced. LaVine, well aware of the speculations, confirmed that the Bulls explored trade options for him during the summer. LaVine addressed the behind-the-scenes discussions, as reported by K.C. Johnson of…

Photo: USC Trojans/Twitter LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers secured their spots in the In-Season Tournament championship, but LeBron expressed special enthusiasm for a different event – the debut of his eldest son, Bronny, at USC. LeBron shared with reporters how much it means to him to see his…