Tag: nba

Nuggets' shooting and depth concerns loom large after opening loss to OKC Thunder

DENVER — For as great a basketball player as he is, Nikola Jokić will never be known as great a media soundbite. Some...

Will Klay Thompson work with Dallas Mavericks? First look indicates yes

When Klay Thompson is in a good place, when his guards are down, when basketball’s therapeutic properties have delivered in guiding him to...

Former Clippers trainer sues team, says Kawhi Leonard subjected to illegal medical treatment

LOS ANGELES — A former trainer for the LA Clippers filed a wrongful termination suit against the team, alleging he was fired for...

Bulls deal with 'worst-case scenario' in season-opening loss to Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Ayo Dosunmu didn’t sugarcoat the Chicago Bulls’ season-opening 123-111 loss Wednesday night to the New Orleans Pelicans.He couldn’t. No one...

The Lakers make history, plus Cooper Kupp's trade market

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Aaron Gordon agrees to 4-year, $133 million extension with Nuggets: Why Denver kept its 'heart and soul'

To win a championship at the NBA level, you need a superstar. The Denver Nuggets obviously have that in Nikola Jokić. In most...