Basketball
Russell Westbrook and the Lakers' discipline test
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Tuesday, 25 October 2022 05:53
Brian Windhorst and a team of ESPN's Insiders sort out life and the news from in and around the NBA world.The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-3, have roster construction issues and eventually will have to make a trade -- probably, but not certainly, involving Russell Westbrook.For now, let's focus on where the Lakers can go from here because the next…
Simmons heated after fouling out; Ja takes credit
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Tuesday, 25 October 2022 00:31
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons called several of the whistles he received "bulls---" following a 134-124 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, noting that "refs make mistakes too."While Simmons, who fouled out for the second time in three regular-season games, was frustrated with many calls, the one that drew most of his ire was his…
Martin apologizes to Koloko for Saturday scuffle
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Monday, 24 October 2022 21:36
Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin said he called Toronto Raptors forward Christian Koloko to apologize and promised him a future dinner after their scuffle Saturday.Martin was suspended by the NBA for Monday's game, a 98-90 Heat loss, after the league determined he was the instigator in the scuffle that spilled into the baseline seats near the Miami bench two…
Siakam, Koloko make NBA history for Cameroon
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Monday, 24 October 2022 18:24
MIAMI -- Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko made history for their native Cameroon on Monday night. And they might be involved in more later this week.Siakam and Koloko were both in the starting lineup for the Toronto Raptors against the Miami Heat. It marked the first time in NBA history that two players from Cameroon started a game together.Monday's game…
Silver: Changes greatly reduced incentive to tank
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Monday, 24 October 2022 14:59
In an interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews on "NBA Today," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that he believes the changes the league has made to its system in recent seasons, from flattening the lottery odds to adding the play-in tournament, have greatly reduced the incentives for teams to tank for high-profile prospects, including French phenom Victor Wembanyama."You're dealing with a…
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Monday, 24 October 2022 13:03
KD: Ja does 'stuff that we've never seen before'
Monday, 24 October 2022 13:03
Zion, Ingram could play vs. Mavs after scares
Monday, 24 October 2022 08:57
Paolo Banchero's basketball dreams and the Seattle gym where it all started
Monday, 24 October 2022 05:55
NBA first week surprises: the good (the Jazz!), the bad (the 76ers) and the ugly (sorry, Lakers fans)
Sunday, 23 October 2022 21:14
Suns star Paul, 37, reaches 11,000 career assists
Sunday, 23 October 2022 20:00
NBA suspends Heat's Martin, fines Raps' Koloko
Sunday, 23 October 2022 20:00
3-point shooting sinks Lakers again; Russ sat late
Sunday, 23 October 2022 20:00
Pels' Ingram ruled out vs. Jazz with head injury
Sunday, 23 October 2022 01:41
PG, spurred by Lue to lead, drops 40 in Clips' win
Saturday, 22 October 2022 20:32
Turell first Orthodox Jew taken in G League draft
Saturday, 22 October 2022 20:32
Bulls' Donovan ahead of LaVine debut: 'He's fine'
Saturday, 22 October 2022 20:32
Martin, Koloko tussle, get tossed from Heat-Raps
Saturday, 22 October 2022 20:32
Raptors' Barnes exits vs. Heat with ankle injury
Saturday, 22 October 2022 15:27
Magic's Suggs out indefinitely with ankle sprain
Saturday, 22 October 2022 12:56
Sources: Silver talks possible tanking solutions
Saturday, 22 October 2022 00:32
Source: Kings rookie Murray cleared to play Sat.
Saturday, 22 October 2022 00:32
Ja has 49 in win, with 5 3s he attributes to 'work'
Saturday, 22 October 2022 00:37
Jokic's late cross-court heave seals win over Dubs
Saturday, 22 October 2022 00:32
'Proud' Nash lauds Simmons' bounce-back effort
Saturday, 22 October 2022 00:32