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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson to have season-ending shoulder surgery on torn labrum
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson plans to have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, a major blow to the struggling Hawks ’ efforts to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Hawks announced Wednesday that Johnson suffered a torn labrum in...
Bucks' Lillard greeted warmly by former team
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard got a warm welcome when the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Lillard, who spent 11 seasons in Portland and was beloved by fans and the community, was greeted with rousing applause when his name was announced...
Fans see Spurs' Victor Wembanyama exceed expectations. What they don't see is his work off the court
PARIS (AP) — For all the glowing things said in Paris the past few days about San Antonio phenom Victor Wembanyama, Hall of Famer Tony Parker probably summed matters up more succinctly than anyone. Asked what the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama can become, Parker didn't hesitate. ...
Leonard says returning to the court is the easy part after making season debut for Clippers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — After what Kawhi Leonard has gone through the past nine months, returning to the court for the Los Angeles Clippers was the easy part. Leonard played 19 minutes and scored 12 points in his season debut Saturday night to help the Clippers beat the Atlanta...
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard upgraded to questionable, could make season debut Saturday against Atlanta
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard evidently is ready to play basketball again. The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded Leonard from out to questionable on their injury report Friday night, indicating that he may make his season debut Saturday when the team plays host to the Atlanta...
Kings fire coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his 3rd season
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in a five-game losing streak. General manager Monte McNair called the move Friday a “difficult decision” and thanked Brown for his work. Assistant Doug Christie will...
