Chelsea grant Thiago Silva early exit from contract to train with Fluminense

Photo: Getty Images The Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard was asked how he’s dealt with the toughest stretch of his career as far as losses: “Just stay even-keeled. Every year is different … I know what’s been going on as far as our team on the inside, so…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Lakers rookie Max Christie received significant playing time during the team’s third preseason game against the Timberwolves. The 19-year-old guard played 32 minutes during which he scored 11 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and had 1 assist. He left a good impression on his head coach Darvin…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass initially tried to find a positive spin on the Lakers’ playoff exit by congratulating them on their earlier success in winning the In-Season Tournament. However, her post received significant backlash and was later removed from her page. The Lakers were eliminated from the postseason after…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Nikola Jokic isn’t minding Joel Embiid’s absence in what could have been their heavyweight matchup on Tuesday, as the Denver Nuggets smacked the Philadelphia 76ers at home, 116-111. Hours before the duel, the 76ers pulled Embiid out, citing precautionary reasons as they looked to manage the big…